Museum of the Chuvash peasant subsistence farming
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One of the most interesting sights of Chuvashia, which is widely shown in cultural and historical heritage of the Republic, is the Museum of the Chuvash peasant subsistence farming, located 70 kilometers from Cheboksary, in the eastern part Yadrinsky area. The composition of the ethno-cultural museum consists of fourteen villages, the main manor house is located in the village of Upper Achaki.

The museum was founded in 1983 on the initiative of the local collective farm for the preservation of culture, history, labor skills and crafts of the Chuvash people. In September 1993, the cultural-historical museum was awarded the title "National Museum".

The museum consists of several country farmsteads Chuvash with all elements of subsistence economy 18 - the beginning of the 20th century. The farmstead includes several wooden buildings: house, shack, barn, sauna, a barn and a large garden. National characteristics Chuvash homes are wooden sculptures - amulets, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Near the homestead plots are located where in the old sow and treated rye and flax. On the territory of the monastery presented tools and household items Chuvash peasant ages 18-19. The museum includes traditional clothes Chuvash peoples and national decorations. The old hut you can watch and participate in the process of making bread and rustic beer and try his hand at home weaving skill. The cozy house you can sample national dishes Chuvash.

The Museum of the Chuvash peasant subsistence farming are regularly held various exhibitions of handicrafts, folk art festivals. Tourist groups greeted the participants of the national team "virya" Chuvash clothes.

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