Description of the attraction
Museum “Literature. Art. Century XX”is one of the branches of the Vologda Museum of the Reserve. It is dedicated to the life path and creative activity of N. M. Rubtsov - the Vologda poet and Vologda composer - V. A. Gavrilin. The museum is often referred to as "Rubtsovsky", since initially it was dedicated only to the poet.
This museum was opened in February 2005, initiated by the administration of the Vologda region and the management of the museum-reserve. Within the walls of the museum there are 2 permanent exhibitions telling about the life path and creative activity of our eminent compatriots. The permanent exhibition "Nikolai Rubtsov - Poet", which opened in 2005. It contains the following materials: personal belongings, real documents and copies, unique photographs. The exhibits are arranged chronologically and form eight thematic complexes that illustrate the main stages of the poet's life. The exposition covers the life and creative activity of N. M. Rubtsov on the Vologda land. The picturesque landscapes of the Vologda region and the author's performance are accompanied by the poems of Nikolai Rubtsov, which helps to recreate the special mood of the author's poetry.
Also in 2005, an exposition dedicated to the composer V. A. Gavrilin. This exposition is based on materials provided by the composer's widow, N. E. Gavrilina, as well as the first music teacher V. A. Gavrilina - T. D. Tomashevskaya. The materials for acquaintance contain photographs, documents, books and individual items. In the halls you can listen to excerpts from the composer's musical works.
In the museum, along with permanent exhibitions, there are temporary exhibitions: graphics, paintings, photographs by novice artists of the Vologda region. At the moment, the museum staff is preparing a new interesting exposition telling about the life path and creative activity of A. Yashin, on its basis a fascinating excursion is being developed.
The branch is actively cooperating with the department of the "Union of Writers of Russia" located in Vologda and the "Union of Russian Writers". The museum hosts book presentations, poetry evenings, and creative meetings. The literary almanac "Autograph" regularly conducts presentations, where one can get acquainted with the work of young writers and poets. "Autograph" acts as a launching pad where young writers have the opportunity to test their strengths, to give rise to a creative path.
The film club meets twice a month, or rather on Wednesdays. Here, in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, you can watch an interesting film, speculate and find like-minded people among movie lovers. Poetry festivals of interregional and regional significance ("Call of the Muses", "Plus Poetry", "Rubtsovskaya Autumn") are held.
In 2008, the museum is developing a project called "New Names", where on the basis of the museum an experimental and creative platform is created for novice artists and photographers who not only present their works, but also create their own creative worlds in the museum space.
The main activity of the branch is, of course, excursions. Excursions are held for all age categories (for younger and older students, for adults).
The branch employs young employees with a lot of creative ideas. Museum “Literature. Art. Century XX”is at the center of the cultural life of Vologda and attracts young talents: musicians, writers, people who love art, students and schoolchildren, and thus develops Vologda literature and art of the XXI century.
