Exhibition 'Leafing Through the Pages of The Captain's Daughter'

About exhibition

In 2023 the memorable event was the 250th anniversary of the Peasants' War, which was led by Emelyan Pugachev, and in 2024 the 225th anniversary of A. S. Pushkin's birth was commemorated. Dedicated to these significant dates, the exhibition project "Leafing Through the Pages of 'The Captain's Daughter'" presents a historical panorama of the Peasants' War of 1773–1775 with an emphasis on events in the region and shows how these events are reflected in A. S. Pushkin's novel, in which he approaches them both as a historian and as an artist. The exhibition is primarily devoted to Pushkin's tale but covers a broader chronological period. It begins at the end of the 18th century, when the Russian uprising spread across the territory of the Russian Empire, and ends in the present day, when 'The Captain's Daughter' has become an integral part of Russian culture. The exhibition displays items of noble culture from Pushkin's time. The main part of the exhibition is devoted to the novel 'The Captain's Daughter', which reflects the events of the Peasants' War under Pugachev's leadership. The layout of the exhibition follows the chapters of the novel, repeating the plot and serving as a kind of commentary. It begins with the childhood of the main hero, Petrusha Grinev, which allows consideration of issues of education and upbringing of an 18th-century Russian nobleman, and ends with Masha Mironova's meeting with Catherine II at Tsarskoye Selo, connected with questions of 'justice' and 'mercy'. Using interior details, the setting of the Grinev family's manor house is recreated, as well as the Belogorsk fortress and a room in the commandant's house. Portraits and household items of the 18th century create the historical, ethical and cultural-domestic context in which the characters of Pushkin's novel act. Aimed at recreating the historical atmosphere, the exhibition presents portraits of Catherine II and Emelyan Pugachev. Costumes, weapons, furniture and works of art of the era help to evoke the atmosphere of the time. The National Museum of the Udmurt Republic continues the exhibition project 'Leafing Through the Pages of 'The Captain's Daughter''. The exhibition will present a historical panorama of the Peasants' War of 1773–1775 with a focus on events in the region and their reflection in A. S. Pushkin's novel. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________! Tours are conducted by prior arrangement for groups of 15 to 30 people.