Volkonsky House Museum (Дом-Mузей Волконских), Irkutsk

The Volkonsky House Museum first opened in 1985 after an extensive restoration. The collection contains many items that belonged to the Volkonsky family and to other Decembrists. The museum is an excellent resource for learning about the Decembrist exile.

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Sight Name: Volkonsky House Museum (Дом-Mузей Волконских)
Sight Location: Irkutsk, Russia (See walking tours in Irkutsk)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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