Myshkin Film Walk
Myshkin is a small town in the Yaroslavl region, which is famous for its unique atmosphere and rich history. Here you can feel like the hero of a movie, because many scenes from famous films were shot in this city. The city was founded in the XV century and was originally called Myshkino. Over time, the name was transformed into Myshkin. The city has a rich history related to trade and handicrafts. In the 19th century, merchants actively developed here, which contributed to the prosperity of the city.
Today, Myshkin is a popular tourist destination. Here you can visit museums dedicated to the history of the city, its culture and traditions. The city also hosts various festivals and events that attract tourists from all over the world.
How to get to Myshkin from Yaroslavl:
By car:
In summer, there is a ferry crossing from Rybinsk (schedule). The crossing of cars is paid, the passage for passengers is free. In Myshkin, you can also drive through Uglich past the Uglich hydroelectric power station.
By bus:
You can also get to Myshkin by public transport (timetable), travel time is about 2 hours.
You can also visit Myshkin during cruises that take place on river boats.
waypoints
1. The memorial complex of the 60th anniversary of the Victory. (G. Myshkin)
The 60th Anniversary of Victory Memorial Complex in Myshkin is a place where you can honor the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the filming of the film "The Zemsky Doctor", which tells about the life of a doctor in a small provincial town, took place here. The memorial complex is a park with alleys, monuments and memorials. It is located on the picturesque banks of the Volga River and is one of the most popular places in the city.
2. Volzhskaya embankment
The filming of the TV series "Far from War" took place here, which tells about the life of people and dogs during the Great Patriotic War. Volzhskaya embankment is one of the main attractions of Myshkin. It stretches along the Volga River and is a great place for walking and relaxing. The embankment is decorated with ancient buildings that create an atmosphere of the past. After watching the movie, you can walk along the embankment and imagine yourself as the hero of the movie. You can also visit the museum dedicated to the Great Patriotic War to learn more about the events of that time.
3. The estate of Peter Evgenievich Chistov (XIX century)
During the filming of the film "Native Blood", Peter Chistov's estate became one of the locations where scenes from wartime life were filmed. The film is about a tankman who came from the war, undying love and adopted children.
4. Lenin Street
Lenin Street in Myshkin stretches from the Assumption Cathedral to the Volga embankment and is one of the most beautiful and picturesque streets in the city, where many of Myshkin's attractions are located: museums, historical buildings, cafes and restaurants. Here you can see old merchant houses that were built in the 19th century, as well as modern buildings decorated in the style of traditional Russian architecture.
One of the main attractions of Lenin Street is the museum "Myshkin Folk Museum", which is located in the old mansion of merchant Timofey Chistov. The museum features exhibits telling about the history of the city and its inhabitants. Also on Lenin Street there is the museum "Makhaev Dvor", where the life and everyday life of merchants in the 19th century.
During the filming of the film "To Kill Stalin" on Lenin Street, scenes from the life of that time were recreated. Viewers can see what the streets of the city looked like in those years, what worries and joys people had. This allows us to better understand what was happening in the country at that time.
5. Motorboat berth
The filming of the film "Goldenrod" took place here, which tells about the life of a girl named Katya, who dreams of becoming an artist. The mooring is one of the main attractions of Myshkin. It is located on the banks of the Volga River and is a great place for walking and relaxing. During the filming of the movie "Goldenrod", scenes from Katya's life were recreated on the ship pier. Katya, a romantic and naive orphan girl, works with her grandfather as a servant for the disillusioned oligarch Pavel Burov. She paints portraits of the oligarch's son Ivan, with whom she is secretly in love. After Ivan laughs at her, Katya runs away from home and returns to her homeland to enroll in art school and prove to Ivan that she is worthy of his love.
