The modern art lodged in Stanislavsky's apartment

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The history of this place is unique. Konstantin Sergeyevich after revolution was compelled to leave the house, as well as many representatives of notable families. In 1921 according to Lunacharsky's petition to Lenin he got permission to search of other house. The main task for the director at that moment was to find the room possessing suitable acoustics for opera studio. It stopped the choice on the ancient mansion constructed in 1645 and more than once changing shape, with a big hall and painted plafonds. In this house rehearsals and occupations were carried out, passed meetings of the director with pupils and friends...