Museum-estate "Botik Petra 1" (Pereslavl-Zalessky)

This glorious Russian city is the recognized cradle of the great Russian navy, founded by Tsar Peter I.

From the history

Once, in 1688, a young Peter the Great discovered a young Peter the Great in one of the farm buildings of the tsar's estate. Today he is in the honorary custody of the Naval Museum in our northern capital. Often, history lovers ask the question: "What do you call the boat of Peter the Great?" So, it was this ship that later became known as the "Grandfather of the Russian Fleet".

On this boat, the young king began to master the subtleties of the ship's control on the Yauza River. When in the beginning of the XVII century the navy of the country appeared and the first victories were won, the Tsar of All Russia ordered to transport the boat to Petersburg and issued a decree on this matter.

On the Neva and the Gulf of Finland, the boat was solemnly welcomed, including ambassadors of foreign countries. At the helm stood the great Reformed Tsar himself, with admirals of the fleet sitting on the oars. "Grandfather of the Russian Fleet" was greeted with guns from cannons, drum beats. According to the decree of Peter, it was necessary to keep ships forever, on which he began to study the marine business.

Floating Flotilla

In 1688, Peter I came to Pereslavl and was fascinated by the size and beauty of Pleshcheyev Lake. The sixteen-year-old king decided to build a comic flotilla here.

To study the ship business from Holland, the best masters were written out. The youngest tsar himself took the most active part in the construction of ships.

In the spring of 1689, the first ship was launched onto the water, and in the summer of 1692 there were already a lot of ships at the shipyard. They were equipped with artillery. On them the amusing troops of the Tsar were trained in conducting military operations and navigating.

The death of a comic fleet

As a result of the fierce fire of 1783, all the ships of the flotilla were burnt. Survived only the boat "Fortune", which, according to legend, was built by Peter I himself. During the fire, he was kept in a room on Mount Gremyach, not far from the royal Palace, and did not stand on the lake with other ships.

In 1803, IM Dolgorukov, the governor of Vladimir, ordered the construction of a building in which the Fortuna bot could be kept. From this began its history Museum "Botik Peter 1", which preserved for descendants and history a ship built by Peter I.

What to see in the manor house

Today the Botik Petra 1 Museum (Pereslavl-Zalessky) offers to explore the following attractions:

• Obelisk to the Emperor Peter I;
• Moth house;
• A monument to Peter I;
• The lodge;
• Rotunda;
• The Triumphal Gate;
• The White Palace.

Today, this magnificent monument of history, architecture, culture is in its historical place. Museum-estate "Botik Peter 1", which is a branch of the museum-reserve in Pereslavl, is located in a beautiful park, near Plescheev Lake (Veskovo village).

Monument opening

In early August 1850, the Grand Dukes of Mykola Nikolaevich and Nikolai Nikolayevich, passing Pereslavl and inspecting the remnants of the flotilla, laid a stone in the foundation of a granite monument to Peter I.

Two years later, a triumphal arch was built , which was consecrated in 1852. Above the arch is decorated with naval armature.

In the same year, the architect P.C. Campioni erected a majestic monument to Peter I. At the solemn ceremony of opening the obelisk there were residents of Pereslavl and the nearest villages. In addition, guests arrived from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladimir and many other cities.

The 4th Battalion of the Egersky Regiment of Uglich and the 2nd battery of the 16th Brigade took part in the celebrations. The Maritime Administration was represented by Grand Duke MI Golitsyn.

On the rise to the museum there is a more "young" monument to Peter I, created in 1992 by the project of A. Kazachka. Sculptural composition depicts a young king.

The White Palace

Museum "Botik Peter 1" presents its guests a beautiful palace. It was founded in 1853 and was intended for luncheons, receptions, balls. The White Palace was built on donations from the townspeople. That the house was not empty, noblemen and merchants Pereslavl organized here "Pereslavl assemblies". In the summer time, lovers of dancing and card games gathered in the Palace.

After the revolution (1917), a geographical station of the Moscow State University was opened in the White Palace. In the thirties, the famous Soviet writer M. Prishvin worked here. In the late twenties Kukryniksy visited the Palace.

In the late thirties, the building opened a holiday home for workers of local enterprises. During the Second World War, two orphanages from the besieged Leningrad were transferred to the White Palace.

Museum today

In May 2012 the Botik Petra 1 museum was opened after a long reconstruction. Visitors were presented with the exhibit "At the beginning of glorious deeds", which covers a long period, from the creation of a comic flotilla to the arrival of Emperor Nicholas II (1913) in these places.

The exposition turned out to be very interesting, especially its first hall, where there is a copy of one of the ships of the amusing flotilla, with genuine cannons. In addition, here are exhibited items of the XVII century, which are directly related to the construction of ships. In this room you can see interesting details of the wooden palace of Peter's times - doors, watch dials, mica windows, etc.

The second hall of the Museum "Botik Peter 1" represents the reconstruction of one room of the Peter's palace. Here you can see pieces of furniture and utensils of Peter's times, portraits of the royal dynasty.

The third hall of the museum is dedicated to everyone who took part in the reconstruction and reconstruction of the estate in the XIX century.

Reconstruction of Peter I

It is necessary to say that many modern masters are trying to create a vessel from the flotilla of Peter I, using ancient designs. Botik Peter 1 was made in Petrozavodsk. The construction was timed to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet. The creation of the vessel became the original thesis work of ten young and talented masters, graduates of the school at the MIKC.

The Novotel of the historical boutique, which was created in Petrozavodsk, is an indispensable participant of city holidays.

Rotunda

In the ensemble of the museum the special interest and admiration of the visitors is caused by the rotunda. It recreates the interior of the Petrine era to the smallest details . Today in this building fascinating theatrical programs and various exhibitions are held. The exposition of the museum includes details of vessels of the first Russian fleet - a bronze eagle, a cauldron for resin, elements of ship gear, parts of the clockwork.

Museum "Botik Peter 1" for a long time restored. The Rotunda Hall was in desolation. This building was built for receptions. It was created in memory of the great Russian ruler - Peter I. Funds for its construction were collected by the nobles of the Vladimir province.

Today, in the reconstructed building with restored interiors of Peter's times, which, according to the general opinion of visitors, is decorated with the Museum "Botik Peter 1", a permanent exhibition is held. It is represented by various works of art, in which famous masters perpetuated the bright image of the tsar-reformer. Peter I appears in various images - from the carpenter tsar to the "Roman emperor", whose head is crowned with a laurel wreath.

Bottle "Fortune"

A unique exhibit, which is rightfully proud of the Botik Peter 1 Museum in Pereslavl, is the Fortuna boat, the last ship that survived during the fire. Judging by the annals, the boat was made by the hands of young Peter I. The used material is pine, oak. Its length is 7.34 m. The width of the ship is 2.38 m. This is a single-masted ten-seater boat of the Dutch type. At manufacture the boat was carefully pierced, covered with resin, and then painted. The control was carried out by a hinged steering wheel, which had an iron tiller.

How to get to the museum

From the capital to get to the museum-estate is quite simple. It is necessary to take a shuttle bus to Pereslavl-Zalesskiy (route Pereslavl-Highlands). The museum is waiting for visitors every day from 10.00 to 17.00 hours (except Monday).