In Shchuchyn, the history of education, the city’s past, aviation and remembrance of war meet distinctive architecture and walking routes by the Turovka Pond. The museums have different focuses, from historical school records to a dedicated exhibition on the city’s aviation history. Specific arrangements are required for some guided tours and museum visits, so bear this in mind when planning your trip.

Museums: Education, City History and Aviation

The Museum of Education History of Shchuchyn Land is located in a secondary school building constructed in 1902. The building initially housed a teachers’ seminary and later a Polish gymnasium. Letters from the first gymnasium students, original photographs, exercise books and textbooks give the history of education a tangible focus. The museum offers a guided tour of the history of Shchuchyn and a tour of the educational traditions of Shchuchyn Land. Arrangements must be made for these tours.

The Museum of Shchuchyn History is located in the Drutski-Liubetski Palace. Its three permanent exhibitions are devoted to the salon of the Princes Drutski-Liubetski, Shchuchyn in the context of world history, and Shchuchyn as a city of aviators. The exhibition on world history covers the history of Shchuchyn Land, notable figures from the region, architectural monuments dating from the 16th to the beginning of the 20th century, and significant events in the region. The history of aviation is presented in a separate exhibition entitled “Shchuchyn – City of Aviators.”

Architecture and Remembrance of War

The Drutski-Liubetski Palace stands out for its symmetrical neoclassical façade, designed on the model of the Trianon Pavilion at Versailles. Another architectural ensemble comprises the St Teresa of Avila Church and its college: its classical appearance includes a Doric portico and distinctive wooden elements. The church was built by monks of the Piarist order and funded by a local landowner from the Drutski-Liubetski family.

The People's Museum of Military Glory was established in July 2009 by converting a school museum. Its collection includes medals, orders, letters from the front, Red Army soldiers’ books and other records related to the liberation of Shchuchyn Land. General and thematic guided tours cover the region’s history during the Second World War, remembrance of war and the war in Afghanistan; make arrangements before your visit. The Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Shchuchyn can be visited by prior appointment.

The Pond, Walking Routes and Other Activities

There are viewpoints and walking routes by the Turovka Pond in the centre of Shchuchyn. The water feature described there as an artificial waterfall is designed as a semicircular ledge with openings between the pond and the river. The MiG-19 monument in Shchuchyn was erected in 1972 and later moved to the opposite side of the pond. The Park of Culture and Recreation is on Sovetskaya Street.

Sports activities are another way to add to your stay. The sports complex of the Shchuchyn Children and Youth Sports School offers paid public services, including workouts using fitness equipment, sports training for adults and table tennis. The Shchuchyn sports complex has recreational groups for adults in football, volleyball and handball; its address is 8a Aviators Street. Check the current availability of activities and prices before visiting.

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