On July 27, Irkutsk will mark the 163rd anniversary of Vladimir Sukachev, the citys most famous mayor. At Sukachevs manor house, the fifth tour in Walks through Old Irkutsk will include a public lecture on his biography and the Chekhov era, when Irkutsk was being improved and became a center of rich merchant culture. Starts at 5 p.m., free entry.
On July 27, the most famous mayor of Irkutsk, Vladimir Sukachev, turns 163. The fifth excursion in the series “Walks Through Old Irkutsk” will take place on his birthday in the manor house where the most European and progressive of all Irkutsk mayors once lived, and where a branch of the Irkutsk Regional Art Museum is now located.A public lecture on the biography of Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev will be given by Natalia Goncharenko, director of the Sukachev manor house. Participants in the excursion will once again be able to hear the story of the “Chekhov” period in Irkutsk’s history, when the city was being beautified on the model of European capitals, the richest Russian merchants lived there, the most beautiful buildings were being constructed, and unique collections of paintings were being assembled.
The birthday of Irkutsk’s most famous city head was organized by the city public organization “Club of Young Scientists ‘Alliance’,” and the project is supported within the framework of the Irkutsk City Public Projects Fair. Partners include the “Obereg” charitable foundation and the “Heritage of Irkutsk Philanthropists” foundation.
As usual, a special postcard has been prepared for the excursion. It begins on July 27 at 5:00 p.m., admission is free!
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk city administration