Ivanovka - monument of Russian music. Ivanovka became popular in the period from 1890 to 1918, because the great composer Rachmaninov often rested in this manor. There Rachmaninov met with their relatives, namely, Satin, Skalon, Ziloti, Trubnikovs and his best friends. Almost all the works written in the last 17 years of his life were associated with Ivanovka. In Ivanovka Rachmaninov released from that tension to which obliges him to life in the capital and artistic activities. Ivanovka great historical significance, and in connection with all the activities of Rachmaninov. Composition and Doers fascinated him equally, and in Ivanovka he shared himself between composing and preparing for performances in concerts. In Ivanovo Manor opened Rachmaninov and other addiction. He enthusiastically engaged in agriculture: trying to improve the breed of cattle, to introduce new, modern equipment, a lively interest in field work. Sergei Rachmaninoff loved horses and horse riding, walking on a motor boat, in the car. Thus, Ivanovka, a small village lost in the expanses of steppe, was then one of the great centers of Russian musical life. All of the above makes Ivanovka historically memorable place worthy of perpetuation. Completes the story of the poem Ivanovka Lukin Tambov photo artist and musician.

At the moment, there is a museum Rachmaninoff, who also has a story.

In the early 60s it became clear that none of the buildings of the former estate is not preserved. Survived only some remnants of the foundation, overgrown with weeds. Formed in 1966, the branch of the Russian Society for Historic Preservation and Cultural first time was on a voluntary basis and means for the restoration of the estate does not have. March 26, 1968 Tambov museum and Ivanovo farm them. Marx discovered in the club-room museum Rachmaninov. Opening the museum room turned into a big celebration of music, which initiated the annual observance of the Day in Ivanovka Rachmaninov. He began to organize in late May or early June. During the 1968-70 biennium. was completed construction of a large two-story brick building for high school and a room-museum Rachmaninov moved to one of the classes. In 1971, thanks to financial aid Muzfonda USSR, the Central Counsil and farm them. Marx Tambov regional branch VOOPIK start building the lodge, where the family lived Rachmaninoff, designed by Moscow architect V.M.Belousova. In June 1981, the Tambov Regional Museum graduated exposure House Museum Rachmaninov. In November 1981, completed the construction of a paved road to Ivanovka.

Opening of the House Museum Rachmaninov took place July 18, 1982.

September 24, 1995 at the Museum - Manor Rachmaninov Ivanovka opened the White House. At the opening ceremony attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Tambov region administration, musicians and composers. At present, the memorial museum-estate called Sergey Rachmaninov "Ivanovka".