Birthday V.P. Sukacheva Irkutsk Art Museum will celebrate a number of events

The birthday of Vladimir Sukachev, philanthropist, mayor and founder of the art gallery, which laid the foundation for the art museum, is traditionally accompanied by various events. Recall that Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev was born on July 27, 1849 in Irkutsk. This time, directly on the birthday — Wednesday, July 27 — a talk-tour “The Sukachev Genealogical Tree: Known Facts and New Discoveries” will take place at the V.P. Sukachev’s Estate. Leading - deputy. Director General of the Irkutsk Art Museum Natalia Goncharenko. During the conversation, listeners learn about the family ties of the Sukachev family with the Decembrist Poggio and the artist Kandinsky, about which of the Sukachev’s descendants the museum maintains relations with today, and also whether Garik Sukachev could be related to our great countryman. The meeting will take place in the central house of the estate, beginning at 16.00. Students only need to buy an entrance ticket to the museum. All who came will be treated to tea according to Sukachev’s recipe.

In addition, on the “long Thursday” July 28, the historical quest “Riddles of the Old Manor” will take place, the participants of which will learn many interesting facts about the life of Irkutsk the century before last, about the history of Sukachev’s estate and its owners. On Saturday, July 30, a traditional chess tournament will also take place at the estate, dedicated to the birthday of V.P. Sukachev, who is called the "godfather of Irkutsk chess." In his hotel in the center of Irkutsk at the end of the 19th century, he opened the first room for free chess. The games will begin on July 30 at 12. 00 in the historic interiors of the central manor house.

And in the main building of the museum on Lenin 5 there will be a free tour “One of the rarities of Siberia: a collection of V. P. Sukachev in the Irkutsk Art Museum”. Beginning - July 27 at 12.00. It is enough to purchase an entrance ticket, and the museum will conduct a tour for free. You can make an appointment in advance by phone: 34-01-46