Villa of V. Barsova, Sochi

Villa of V. Barsova was built in 1947 as a private dacha for Valeria Barsova, a famous Soviet opera singer and People’s Artist of the USSR. The house was paid for by Barsova and built after the Second World War. She lived and worked here from 1947 to 1967. Because it was designed specifically for her, the villa is closely linked to her personal life and career.

The building is small and simple in shape. Its light-colored walls, tall windows, and sloped roof give it a calm, home-like look. Decorative details are limited to small balconies and modest trims around the windows. Although it was built during the Soviet period, the style feels traditional and personal rather than official.

Since 1988, the villa has been open as the Dacha-Museum of V. V. Barsova, part of the local history museum network. Visitors can enter the villa and see rooms connected to Barsova’s life. The exhibition shows a music salon, personal items, photographs, documents, and recordings. Guided tours explain her career and the villa’s role as a meeting place for musicians and artists.