Tambov Region: Travel to Russia for Youth

G. V. Chicherin House Museum

The house museum of a renowned diplomat Opened in 1987, the museum occupies a manor house from the first half of the 19th century and preserves an extensive collection of furniture and artifacts. Passing through the white, crimson, and green halls, you will learn about the diplomat’s life and discover how Tambov residents lived two centuries ago. The museum hosts musical evenings and interactive programs.

Address: 63 Sovetskaya St., Tambov

Opening hours: 10 am–6 pm

Website: tmbmuseum.ru

Transfiguration Cathedral

The oldest cathedral in Tambov Its history begins in the first half of the 17th century, when a wooden church was built here alongside a fortress. The stone church was erected later, in 1694. The bell tower was reconstructed in 2011 based on old photographs and measurements, and it was transformed from a three-tier structure into a four-tier one. In 2014, a monument to Saint Pitirim was installed here.

Address: 4 Sobornaya Square, Tambov

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am–7 pm

Roman Catholic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

An unusual building in the Gothic style A functioning church and an intriguing architectural landmark built by members of the local Catholic community in the 19th century. On the last Sunday of every month, organ music evenings are held here.

Address: 14A Kronshtadtskaya St., Tambov

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 10 am–7 pm

Website: tambov.katolik.ru

Aseev Estate

The luxurious house of a major industrialist This estate on the bank of the Tsna River is often called the “Peterhof of Tambov.” A fountain, sculptures, colonnades, and scenic viewpoints are surrounded by an old park where a 400-year-old oak tree still grows.

Address: 22 Naberezhnaya St., Tambov

Opening hours: Tuesday–Wednesday, Friday–Sunday 10 am– 6 pm;
Thursday 1 pm– 9 pm; Monday closed

Website: mk-aseeva.ru

Kotovsk Roly-Poly Dolls

Visit the factory where these famous toys are made A roly-poly doll is a children's toy that always returns to its upright position no matter how it is tilted or knocked over. It was one of the first toys in the lives of many Soviet children. You will visit an operating factory where these iconic toys are produced. You will be shown all stages of their creation from molding to painting. Roly-poly dolls are crafted and painted by hand. You can book a tour at: 5 Kirova Street, Kotovsk You can also arrange a visit by phone: +7 47541 4 49 22

Address: 1A Oktyabrskaya St., Kotovsk

Website: kotovsktoys.ru

Museum of the Rachmaninov Family “Znamenskoye”

This is where the ancestors of the great Russian composer lived Under the Rachmaninov family, the estate became one of the cultural centers of the Tambov Governorate. The noble family created a symphony orchestra and a choral chapel at the estate. Concerts and musical evenings were held here regularly, and the estate possessed a vast library, a collection of sheet music, and a collection of paintings. The museum is located in the former zemstvo school building on the grounds of the estate and tells the story of this renowned family. Guided overview and themed tours are offered through the museum’s halls.

Address: 26A Pobeda St., Znamyenka Village

Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 am–5 pm

House-Museum of Artist A. M. Gerasimov

Stalin’s favorite artist, a friend of Marshal Voroshilov, and the first President of the Academy of Arts lived and worked in a small town manor in Michurinsk. At the museum you can see not only the paintings, but also the artist’s studio as well as the personal belongings of Alexander Mikhailovich.

Address: 88 Gerasimov St., Michurinsk

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Website: gerasimovmuseum.tmb.muzkult.ru

House-Museum of I. V. Michurin

This is where the great scientist lived and worked The great biologist and plant breeder Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin spent more than 60 years in this house. During the tour, you will learn how the scientist personally designed the estate and planted the garden, and also why he needed so many clocks and what objects he used in his daily life. Afterward, be sure to walk through the nursery and taste the famous apple varieties.

Address: Coordinates: 52,898363, 40,525850