Visitors praised the Rostov women and Don cuisine: What Высоцкий and Кобзон shared in the guestbook of the Rostov hotel "Intourist."

At the end of December, the Rostov resident posted an unusual advertisement on one of the online platforms, asking for more than one million rubles for the exhibit.

The man decided to sell a guestbook from the "Intourist" hotel dating back to the 70s and 80s. Notably, the entries in the book were made by star guests along with their autographs. Among them are Vladimir Vysotsky, Anna German, Joseph Kobzon, Elina Bystritskaya, Innokenty Smoktunovsky, Lolita Torres, Leonid Kanievsky, Vasily Livanov, and many other stars of the Soviet and foreign stage.

We decided to call the Rostov resident to find out how he came by such a treasure.

FROM GRANDMOTHER

– All of this is inherited from relatives. My grandmother worked as a hotel administrator during those years.

According to the man, the guestbook has a total of 96 pages, of which only 40 are filled. He counted 22 pages with autographs of artists and celebrities.

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This one is from Vysotsky. Photo: provided by the hero

In the photos of the pages with reviews provided by the Rostov resident, we found a comment and a business card from the People's Artist of the RSFSR Vladimir Etush. The Soviet and Russian theater and film artist, as well as a theater teacher, stayed at the Don hotel in April 1978.

In his review, he praised the hospitality of the Rostov residents and added that he felt at home in the Don capital.

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Review and business card from Vladimir Etush. Photo: provided by the hero

– All of this is thanks to your friendly family, which is the collective of workers serving the 14th floor. Respectfully, Yours V. Etush.

Etush attached his business card with the working phone number and the address of the Yevgeny Vakhtangov Theater, where he was employed at the time, to his review.

In November 1977, Soviet Russian singer, theater and film actress Ludmila Senchina stayed in room 1408. Here’s what she wrote in the "Intourist" guestbook.

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Comment from actress Ludmila Senchina. Photo: provided by the hero

– Dear and hospitable women - workers of this wonderful hotel, we wish you to always remain as charming, kind, and beautiful. Always!

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Wishes in Spanish from Lolita Torres. Photo: provided by the hero

We also found a comment in Spanish from Argentine actress and singer Lolita Torres from 1980. In it, she expressed her love for the city and the hotel. Additionally, Lolita left a photo as a keepsake.

ADMIRATION FOR ROSTOV WOMEN AND CONGRATULATIONS

On March 4, 1975, actress Elina Bystritskaya also visited Rostov.

– It’s nice here, wonderful, cozy, warm, and peaceful.

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Congratulations from Elina Bystritskaya. Photo: provided by the hero

The actress also noted the beauty and sensitivity of Don women in her review. She added that the hotel provided all the conditions for ladies to feel at home. At the end, she congratulated the lovely Rostov women on the upcoming March 8.

Soviet actress Zinaida Kirienko also visited the Don capital in the spring. She dedicated her review to the women of Rostov.

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Congratulations to Rostov women from Zinaida Kirienko. Photo: provided by the hero

– With a feeling of deep gratitude for your warmth and attention, I want to congratulate the lovely women on the upcoming holiday of March 8, the year of women. Wishing you happiness, love, and good health!

At the end of August 1975, Anna German came to the Don with her ensemble. The singer was then accommodated on the 16th floor. She liked Rostov so much that she didn’t want to leave until the very end. The Don capital captivated her with its hospitality and delicious dishes.

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Review from Anna German. Photo: provided by the hero

– We greatly regret that we stayed here only three days. It was peaceful, cozy, and very delicious.

LIKE HOME

In March 1976, Soviet Chechen ballet artist Mahmud Esambaev visited Rostov. He also stayed at this hotel and left a comment on an entire page along with a business card in English.

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Business card from Mahmud Esambaev. Photo: provided by the hero

– I come to Rostov many times and really love this theatrical city. This time I was fortunate to stay in your hotel on the 16th floor. I can confidently say that it is an excellent hotel. And the service staff is very friendly. I felt at home. And that means a lot to artists. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. People's Artist of the USSR.

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Review from Mahmud Esambaev. Photo: provided by the hero

In his time, Leonid Kanievsky stayed on the 15th floor. He is well-known for his role as the host of the documentary series "The Investigation Led." Here’s what he wrote on the guestbook pages.

– When you come home, peace and comfort come! Thank you to the workers of the 15th floor hotel for the home-like conditions, for your hospitality!

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Leonid Kanievsky stayed on the 15th floor. Photo: provided by the hero

Actor Petr Glebov also wished everyone complete well-being. Here’s what he wrote:

– To my dear friends, the workers of the 15th floor. Thank you for your warm hospitality and care for us. I wish you always complete well-being.

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Petr Glebov wished the hostess complete well-being. Photo: provided by the hero

In November 1977, Joseph Kobzon also visited the "Intourist" hotel. He left not only a review but also his photo, which he signed: "Wishing happiness. Joseph Kobzon, November 19, 1977."

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Here’s what Kobzon wrote. Photo: provided by the hero

Innokenty Smoktunovsky and Vasily Livanov left a joint comment. They admired the beauties of the Don region and shared their impressions of the city and the hotel.

– It’s as good here as at home, and you feel at home in Rostov