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A small picturesque resort is a place of a number of outstanding sights, therefore, holidaymakers have the opportunity to make a worthy excursion program. Since ancient times, Gurzuf has attracted creative personalities. Hundreds of years ago, literary figures and artists came here in search of inspiration. An important historical symbol of the resort is the house Richelieu - a beautiful manor of the early 19th century, which today is the location of the "A.C. Pushkin Museum". It was in this estate that Pushkin lived during his visit to Gurzuf. It is worth noting that to this day the building has remained practically unchanged, it is located on the territory of the beautiful Gurzuf Park. Annually on June 6 - the birthday of A.C. Pushkin - a beautiful literary holiday is held here. House-Museum of A.P. Chekhov also deserves the attention of travelers interested in history and Russian literature. The place of its location was a small white cottage, which the locals call "Belaya Dacha". Chekhov was sent to Gurzuf in 1898 on the advice of doctors. The writer spent the last years of his life here. The museum was converted into a historical building in 1921. Thanks to the efforts of locals during the war, it was possible to preserve the priceless collection, so contemporaries have a unique opportunity to see Chekhov's personal belongings and manuscripts. Fans of painting will be more interested in "K.A. Korovin's dacha", a famous artist of the early 20th century. His dacha, … Read further

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Travel guide to Hurzuf

The interesting culture center is the House of the famous Russian writer A. Chekhov. At the beginning of the 20th century, he bought a small cottage in Gurzuf. It is a miracle that the building was preserved in a period of the Second World War. In 1963, it came under the Union of Artists. In the historical building, the museum dedicated to the writers’ work was opened. Its collection includes Chekhov’s … Open

Advices for travellers

7. In Gurzuf, vacationers are presented with a decent choice of hotels and guesthouses for every taste and purse. Local hospitality facilities are distinguished by very attractive prices. Even in hotels of the highest category you can rent a luxurious room at a price characteristic of medium-priced hotels. 8. The sanatorium of Gurzuf deserves special attention. They are recommended to visit not only those who … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

There is also a lot of ethnic Crimean Tatars in Gurzuf, whose cuisine somewhat resembles the Mediterranean one. The basis of their cooking is meat dishes, for the preparation of which pork is mainly used. One of the most popular Tatar dishes is Sarma - small stuffed golubets with meat, wrapped in grape leaves, specially soaked and pickled. To supplement this dish is best with a light semi-dry wine, which in Gurzuf … Open

Attractions and active leisure

The main value of the famous Crimean resort was and remains beaches, the most popular among which is the "Artekovskiy", or, as it is more often called now, "Gurovsky Kamny". The beach will appeal to those who prefer a "wild" holiday. At the height of the tourist season in remote parts of the beach, tourists set up tents and spend the night at the very shore of the sea. There are also equipped beaches in the resort, … Open

Cultural excursion through Hurzuf - things to see

Fans of painting will be more interested in "K.A. Korovin's dacha", a famous artist of the early 20th century. His dacha, built in 1910, the artist called "Salammbo", and this name it still wears even now. During the Soviet era, the dacha was converted into a recreation center, and right after the war, in 1947, an art center was opened here. At present, "Salammbo" is a permanent venue for interesting art … Open

Hurzuf sightseeing

Semi-ring mountains, towering 1.5 kilometers above sea level, protect Gurzuf from cold northern winds, and from the east the village is protected by Bear Mountain. On this territory in certain periods of history lived Taurians and Goths, a large ancient settlement was located here, and even a slab with an inscription in the ancient Greek language was preserved. In the 12th century, Gurzuf, then called Gorura, was a … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Ukraine

The Old New Year is celebrated on the 14th of January. This is not a state public holiday, but it falls on the last days of the New Year breaks. The festivity appeared because of the transition from one calendar to another, between which there is a difference of 13 days. Old New Year is the last chance to have fun before the inevitable end of the holidays. Many faithful Ukrainians celebrate the Day of the Baptism of Russia on the nineteenth of January, by dipping into an ice hole, carved into the form of crosses. It is believed that dipping into an ice water three times in the middle of winter clears a person and heals him of all diseases. … Open

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