The great Russian playwright Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky had family roots connected with Kostroma. His father graduated from the Kostroma Seminary, and the family owned the nearby Shchelykovo estate, where Ostrovsky spent the last years of his life.
Alexander Nikolayevich often visited Kostroma and lived here for some time. Many themes in his plays were, in one way or another, connected with the Kostroma Region. He loved strolling along the picturesque banks of the Volga, contemplating the tranquil surface of the river and the mesmerizing landscapes.
In 1956, it was decided to install a gazebo on the high riverbank and name it after Ostrovsky as a tribute to the famous Russian writer. Incidentally, it was installed exactly in the place where Ostrovsky most often came, making sketches for his works. Earlier, the remains of the earthen fortifications of the Kostroma Kremlin were located here.
The structure looks very simple and elegant. The domed roof is supported by seven white columns. The architectural style recalls the buildings that were popular in the 19th century on Russian noble estates.
Climbing the steps to the gazebo, you will be enchanted by the magnificent panorama of the Volga and the riverbank – it becomes clear where the genius of Russian drama found his inspiration.
