In the birthplace of the great writer.

The first stop today at the farm Kruzhilinsky, here is the parent estate of M.A.Sholokhov, Cossack farmstead of the XIX - early XX century and a monument to the Cossacks of the Pacific Don.
Start by visiting the house where the future writer was born. Household items and furniture reflect the Sholokhovs' family life in the early 20th century. The biggest room is the maid, which the writer's father used as a study room. Near the estate there is a courtyard, made in the best traditions of the Don Cossacks and giving an idea of the life of the Don Cossacks, which M.A. Sholokhov described in his novel "The Quiet Don". To the monument to the Cossacks of the Pacific Don it is necessary to pass a little, it is on a hill in the vicinity of the farm.
Please note! The museum is closed on Mondays.

In the village of Vyoshenskaya, go straight to the memorial complex, where the M.A. Sholokhov's estate, his old house and the exhibition "Hunting and Fishing" are located.
What makes this place especially interesting is that every thing here is authentic, and all the furniture of the Sholokhovs' family has been fully preserved. By the way, don't forget to visit the house where the main part of the novel "The Quiet Don" and the first chapters of "The Uplifted Virgin Lands" were written. You must also look at the garden, because that is where the graves of the great writer and his wife are located.
On the official site of the M.A. Sholokhov State Museum-Reserve you can learn more about the life of the writer, get acquainted with the folklore of the Upper Don and see the announcements of events and excursions.
From November 8 to April 30, Monday is a day off. Please note, the museum's opening hours vary depending on the season, you can check the schedule here.

Have lunch at Khutorok Café, the interior of which resembles a Cossack kuren, and the menu features traditional local dishes.
It is closed on Monday.

Before you go any further, take a walk along the stanitsa promenade.
In the center of the village, on the bank of the Don River, there is a sculptural composition showing one of the scenes from Sholokhov's famous novel.

You should come here for inspiration. Mikhail Sholokhov has often been on a steeplechase, perhaps sketches of many of his works were born here. From here you can enjoy a stunning view of the Don River, hills and endless forest.
Charge positive emotions and inspiration, what you need before a long road.

If the road tires you, you can take a little distraction and walk around the village Karginskaya. Here M.A. Sholokhov spent his childhood and adolescence. The family moved here in 1910 because of my father's work.
In Karginskaya there is a house of Sholokhovs, T.A.Kargin's yard, parish school.

The road to Rostov is not a short one, so if you need to rest and stretch, turn toward Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and walk along the embankment of the river Severny Donets.
At sunset you can get great pictures here!