Нематериальное наследие как элемент русской усадебной культуры: традиции и современная репрезентация

This paper contributes to museology by exploring how Russian estate museums preserve and present intangible cultural heritage. Focusing on music, theatre and festive traditions, it connects the historical culture of country estates with contemporary museum practice.The article examines approaches to documenting, reviving and reconstructing these traditions, highlighting the importance of distinguishing research-based reconstruction from staged imitation. Examples from Russian estate museums illustrate how concerts, balls, festivals and educational programmes bring this heritage to contemporary audiences. The paper calls for further research and new museum projects that sustain the intangible dimensions of estate culture alongside its buildings and collections.