Two historic houses where exiled Decembrist nobles lived after the failed 1825 uprising. The Trubetskoy and Volkonsky estates showcase aristocratic life in Siberian exile. Beautifully preserved interiors with original furniture and personal artifacts.
Volkonsky Estate — wooden mansion. Prince's study. Ballroom with grand piano.
Useful tips for visiting Decembrists Museum
Combined ticket for both house-museums — Volkonsky and Trubetskoy houses. English guides available on request. Beautiful gardens around estates. History of 1825 Decembrist uprising and exile.
Both house-museums in central Irkutsk, walking distance from each other. Volkonsky House on Volkonsky Street. Reach on foot from center or by public transport.
Museums dedicated to Decembrists — 1825 uprising participants against Tsar, exiled to Siberia. Wives followed husbands into exile. Houses preserve atmosphere and lifestyle of exiled aristocrats.
Historic interiors of Decembrist estates. Gardens and parks around house-museums. Personal belongings and portraits of uprising participants.
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