Stalin's favorite summer residence. The house is located in an inconspicuous place on a steep mountainside, where the Kholodnaya River flows into the gorge. Now there is a large sanatorium next door, which is now starting to come to life, but before it was a rather deserted place surrounded by a pine forest with beautiful sea views. The cottage itself looks rather austere, but thoughtful. The chief's security is at the highest level. Inside, everything is decorated with rare panels of trees, crystal windows, as in many such dachas of the leader, and all this is visually in excellent condition. The building has three floors and a passage through the portico. The lightweight layout hides the details behind which there are elaborate details. The cottage was made for one person with his life requirements. There is an office on the third floor, the second one consists of bedrooms, rest rooms and a dining room. The first floor is in the basement, where you can look at the cinema and billiard room. Next to the cottage, on the slope, there is a house for the chief's daughter, but it is closed to the public. The cost is 350₽ and renovation work is currently underway there. The entrance is paved and accessible to any car.
Briefly about the main thing:
"A very atmospheric, mysterious place, surrounded by centuries-old pines and cypresses.
With a magnificent view of the sea, from which this cottage is not visible (as it was intended).
There are many interesting interior details inside that characterize the personality of the owner
["... low lampposts, armored glass, mirrors, looking at which from a certain angle you can see the whole room, a grand piano, furniture with special stuffing"]".
The main thing is short for those born in the USSR and living in the Russian Federation:
"I would like to mention the guide, who tells a very fascinating story, just a complete immersion in the past.
The price is low."
Still, yes - it's nice to immerse yourself in the past and you want a lot [as an option, "... you could make a wax figure of Joseph Vissarionovich, it would be just super"] for 10-12 years (13 too much ...).
Afterword for prominent political figures:
"Everything is modest, ascetic, but tasteful" (Oleg Malyutin is a connoisseur of the city of the 16th level on November 26, 2023).
It's a great place. It's a scenic road and a very atmospheric place. It is quite possible to imagine the time when Joseph Vissarionovich lived there. You can take both a general and an individual tour. It's very interesting to hear the story. And the air! Cute cats only add even more atmosphere to this place. I heartily recommend you to visit.