MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF
KRISTIJONAS DONELAITIS
Address
Cistyje Prudy, Kaliningrad Region,
Russia.
Museum was established in
the church of Tolminkienis (Cistyje Prudy),
reconstructed in 1979. This church was built 200 years ago under the
patronage of Donelaitis himself. He served as a parson here in the second
half of 18th century.
Remains of the writer were reburied in June 14, 1979 in the crypt set
inside the church in the underground. The crypt is set in the place, were
archeologists, working on the interior of this church discovered his
remains in 1967.
Stained glass windows of the church, made by artist A.Grabauskas, feature
episodes from the best-known work of K. Donelaitis –
the poem “Metai”, which portrays the scenes from everyday life of
peasantry. The showcases feature permanent exposition on the life and work
of this classic figure of Lithuanian literature.
Authentic rectory from the times of Donelaitis stands next to the church.
The writer lived here for 37 years.
Memorial Museum of Krisitijonas Donelaitis is the branch of Karaliaučius
(Kaliningrad) Museum of History and Art.
