The exhibition reveals the life of Borisoglebsk, a chief town of Tambov Governorate at the turn of the 20th century. The exposition includes everyday items, letters, documents, books and memoirs connected with prince Serge Volkonsky (1860-1937) and his family. Much attention is paid to the Decembrist movement. The city photos of the time demonstrating old buildings, churches and streets are exhibited along with the listed items.
The exposition reconstructs the image of the cultural, social, and economic environment of the time and gives possibility to get to know the bright personalities, who did a lot for development of their home town.
The exposition reconstructs the image of the cultural, social, and economic environment of the time and gives possibility to get to know the bright personalities, who did a lot for development of their home town.
