Shiryaevo
Ширяево
A historic village on the Volga in the Zhiguli Mountains, where Repin sketched studies for 'Barge Haulers on the Volga'. You can climb the hill for views.
Shiryaevo lies within Samarskaya Luka National Park. In 1870, painter Ilya Repin sketched here, gathering material for his famous work 'Barge Haulers on the Volga.' The village's Repin House Museum recreates the farmhouse of that era, and there is a statue of the painter nearby. Behind the village you can climb Popova Mountain for a view over the Volga, or visit an abandoned limestone mine tunnel (a guide is required). Deeper into the gorge, you can hike to Kamennaya Chasha. In summer, hydrofoils make the trip from the Samara river passenger terminal in about 1 hour, making it suitable for a day trip.
Opening hours
Museum approx. 10:00–17:00, closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Kamennaya Chasha
- Tsarev Kurgan
- Samarskaya Luka National Park
- Zhiguli Brewery
- Iversky Convent
- Strukovsky Garden
- Glory Square
- Samara Drama Theatre