The summer art residence Dacha Ryabushinskikh is held in Vyshny Volochyok, a city in Tver Oblast. Vyshny Volochyok is a small town with a population of just over 40 thousand people; there, a visit of artists is a real, resonating cultural festival.

What motivated us to found a residence is a problem typical of most regions: citizens disregard local culture and architectural legacy. A unique item of Russian Art Nouveau, the esthetic dominant of the architectural ensemble of the Vyshny Volochyok weaving factory, was prepared for destruction in 2018, which the group headed by local history expert Denis Ivlev managed to prevent. Shortly after, we started restoring the place memory; the first summer residence was held, curated by Tatyana Korchagina and Anastasia Zhegal.

The residence implies carrying out an open contest during which 10 authors are selected. As for accommodation, participants find themselves in field-like conditions – in the space of the Ryabushkinskikh Estate's main house. However, what makes the location truly remarkable is a chance to live in a historic place and open access to studying the material culture, which can be very appealing to the artists specializing in legacy and traditions.

During the residence, every artist has to host a public event for the locals (master classes, lectures, tours, interviews, artist talks, etc). The final event is an exhibition of projects created in the estate, with a ceremonial presentation as a way to communicate with the citizens.