The name “District Town” is not a coincidence. Belgorod was such a district (uyezd) town of Kursk Governorate in 1779-1928 (in 1934–1954 — rayonny town). Grazhdanskiy Avenue, where the museum is located, was renamed many times, reflecting the historical changes. It was named at different times: Korochanskaya, Imperatorskaya, Grazhdanskaya, Lenin streets…
At the turn of the 20th century, it was the center of social, business and cultural life; the most significant sites of the city were concentrated here: cinemas, shops, a library, ateliers, three of fifteen functioning churches, of which the early 18th century Smolensk cathedral has been preserved.
The exhibition shows various corners of city life at the turn of the 20th century: a piece of the pavement next to a poster pillar, the popular photo studio of Konstantin Andreevich Skorupsky (early 20th century), a merchant’s shop where they sold “a bit of everything”, a modist’s shop.
Visitors can get a glimpse into the typical home of a well-to-do citizen: through the cozy entrance hall to the living room, divided into functional areas (for dinners and balls, receptions and talks, reading and music, cards, needlework and plays), the dining room, ready to welcome guests, and the owner’s study. Each of these nooks is filled with antique rarities and the living atmosphere of a bygone era.
A gallery of portraits of Belgorod residents who lived in Belgorod at the turn of the 20th century concludes the exhibition. Most of the names are unknown, but the photographs themselves are vivid illustrations of the past, a link between the past and the present.
At the turn of the 20th century, it was the center of social, business and cultural life; the most significant sites of the city were concentrated here: cinemas, shops, a library, ateliers, three of fifteen functioning churches, of which the early 18th century Smolensk cathedral has been preserved.
The exhibition shows various corners of city life at the turn of the 20th century: a piece of the pavement next to a poster pillar, the popular photo studio of Konstantin Andreevich Skorupsky (early 20th century), a merchant’s shop where they sold “a bit of everything”, a modist’s shop.
Visitors can get a glimpse into the typical home of a well-to-do citizen: through the cozy entrance hall to the living room, divided into functional areas (for dinners and balls, receptions and talks, reading and music, cards, needlework and plays), the dining room, ready to welcome guests, and the owner’s study. Each of these nooks is filled with antique rarities and the living atmosphere of a bygone era.
A gallery of portraits of Belgorod residents who lived in Belgorod at the turn of the 20th century concludes the exhibition. Most of the names are unknown, but the photographs themselves are vivid illustrations of the past, a link between the past and the present.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
