Veshenskaya Memorial and Historical Complex

About museum

In this house there were many guests; the author received them in a homely setting. M. A. Sholokhov loved Veshenskaya very much and much that was connected with it — its beautiful natural landscapes and hospitable people. In 1935 the Sholokhovs moved to Moscow, but Mikhail Aleksandrovich visited Veshenskaya until the end of his life.
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\r\nIn 1926 Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sholokhov's family moved to the stanitsa of Veshenskaya, which became their permanent place of residence. In 1928 they bought a house and estate on Sovetskaya Street (now house No. 103 on Sholokhov Street). Here Mikhail Aleksandrovich wrote the third book of 'And Quiet Flows the Don' and the first book of 'Virgin Soil Upturned', and also worked on articles and essays. Sholokhov received many guests in a homely setting. He loved Veshenskaya very much — its beautiful natural landscapes and hospitable people. In 1935 the Sholokhovs moved to Moscow, but Mikhail Aleksandrovich visited Veshenskaya until the end of his life. He remained faithful to his beloved town.