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Chekhov Literary and Art Museum

Городской литературно-художественный музей книги А.П.Чехова

Housed in a 1954 building somewhat reminiscent of Chekhov's house, there are some items from the everyday life of Anton Chekhov and his family, a collection of some of his artworks, and copies of Chekhov's book Sakhalin Island in various languages from all over the world and a facsimile edition from 1895.

Address: Pr Mira 104
Hours: Tue—Sat 10:00—18:00
Price: RUB 20
Website: chekhov-book-museum.ru (opens in a new tab)

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