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Ivanovka – the Place where Russian Composer Sergey Rahmaninov Created his Masterpieces

The homestead in Ivanovka

Sergey Rahmaninov is one of the Russian composers who became famous all over the world. To know more about him, to feel the atmosphere of the place where he created is possible in Ivanovka, Tambov region. Here he spent much time from 1890 to 1917.


The monument to Sergey Rachmaninov

«The most Russian composer» (as specialists often call Rahmaninov) lived with his wife in their relatives’ homestead. For them separate outbuilding was constructed, but the composer created in the main house.

Unfortunately, all buildings were destroyed during the Revolution and the Civil war. In 1968 the reconstruction began. Now tourists can visit the main house and outbuilding. In addition, you can walk in the park near the pond.

The park and pond in Ivanovka homestead

Today it is one of the largest center of preservation of Rahmaninov heritage. Here festivals and different concerts of famous musicians are held.

The homestead where Sergey Vasilievich Rahmaninov lived and created

If you are going to visit the homestead, you should plan the route very carefully because there are several villages with the same name – Ivanovka. And if you are attentive you will enjoy this place.

The homestead in Ivanovka

The homestead in Ivanovka

The homestead in Ivanovka

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