Peredelkino
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A literary landscape near Moscow
Peredelkino, west of Moscow, is associated with writers, dacha life and Soviet literary history. Its interest comes from the connection between the landscape, literary work and the political conditions of the period.
Wooden house with red roof, porch and garden as a symbolic dacha image for a retreat in the countryside.
Photo: Markus Lenk
Plan a visit carefully
The settlement is especially linked with Boris Pasternak and other writers. Museums and memorial properties may have separate opening hours, ticket arrangements and visitor rules, while many surrounding houses remain private.
Confirm the exact address, transport options, opening hours and ticketing with the relevant official institution before travelling. Current travel and safety advice takes priority over older guidebooks, and a residential street is not automatically a public attraction.
For related background, compare Dacha, Dacha complexes, the history of the dacha and Rublyovka.
