Museum-Estate Tolstoy in Yasnaya Polyana

Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy - a writer, without creativitywhose impossible to imagine world fiction. Today, any fan of a recognized genius can visit the place where he was born and lived most of his life. Family estate Tolstoy "Yasnaya Polyana" is located in the Tula region. The old estate preserved the situation of 1910 and opened the memorial museum of the great writer.

History of Yasnaya Polyana

In historical documents, the first mention ofthe estate, located 14 km from the modern borders of the city of Tula, dates from the year 1652. In the middle of the eighteenth century, the estate became the property of the Volkonsky family, the ancestors of the famous maternal writer. Several generations of carriers of the princely family diligently engaged in the improvement of the estate. It was under Volkonskih on the territory of Yasnaya Polyana that gardens were laid out, ponds were dug up, and many architectural structures were erected.

In 1828 in the family estate was born LeoNikolayevich Tolstoy. The local nature and measured provincial life from an early age inspired the future writer. Manor Tolstoy Yasnaya Polyana is the place where Lev Nikolayevich lived about 50 years of his life. He never hid his love for the estate and often mentioned his native place in his works.

Life L.N. Tolstoy in the family estate

The oldest building of modern Yasnaya Polyana - the houseVolkonsky. At the time of Lev Nikolayevich, this building (formerly the main manor house) was used for economic purposes. The Tolstoy family rebuilt one of the wings for their own residence. The writer's manor house is relatively small in size, but at the same time incredibly cozy. Inside it has a simple finish, and the main value in it is Lev Nikolayevich’s extensive library.

During his lifetime Tolstoy became famous not onlythanks to his mind and talent, but also incredible philanthropy. When the estate was open school for peasant children. The estate of Tolstoy "Yasnaya Polyana" is a unique place where the owner was close to the common people, like no other. Leo Tolstoy died in 1910. In his testament, the writer told him to bury him without any honors in the forest at the edge of the ravine. The last will of Lev Nikolaevich was executed.

Yasnaya Polyana during the Great Patriotic War

After the death of Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy's estatewas looted, as peasants from the surrounding villages were respectful to the writer and his family. In 1921 a museum was opened in Yasnaya Polyana. This is largely due to the daughter of Lev Nikolaevich Alexandra Lvovna, who became the first director of the memorial and cultural center. Despite state status, the descendants of the great writer have always been engaged in the museum.

At the very beginning of the Great Patriotic Wara significant part of the exhibits was evacuated to Tomsk. The old manor was occupied by enemy troops for 45 days. The Nazis caused significant damage to the museum, stole and spoiled a lot of old items. Restoration work began immediately after release. Remarkably, the museum-estate of Tolstoy was open until the end of the war, already in 1942.

Modern Museum History

In 1986, Yasnaya Polyana receives the statusState Memorial Museum Reserve. In the house of L.N. Tolstoy preserved the decor of the sample of 1910 and exhibited a lot of authentic personal belongings of the writer and his relatives. The museum collection is listed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. Today Yasnaya Polyana is a place that is popular with tourists from all over the world.

Во время посещения музейного комплекса можно take a walk in the landscaped grounds of the manor and visit the house of Tolstoy and the house of Volkonsky. Yasnaya Polyana regularly hosts various exhibitions, festivals, festive folk festivals and other events. Many newlyweds of Tula and the region come here for a wedding photo shoot.

What is the museum-estate of Tolstoy: photos and description of the main house

The main and most interesting building of Yasnaya Polyana- house-museum of L.N. Tolstoy. The internal situation is fully consistent with the time when the writer lived here with his family. The manor is decorated atypically for its period, inside guests expect a minimum amount of luxury items. In most rooms, the walls are light-colored, and the furniture has simple shapes. The pride of the museum (and once the owner of the house) is a smart library of the writer. In addition to the work and reception rooms, museum visitors will see the living rooms of Lev Nikolayevich and his family members.

The architectural ensemble and attractions of the estate

Manor L.Tolstoy "Yasnaya Polyana" is a whole complex of historical buildings surrounded by a picturesque park. Volkonsky House today is the main administrative building of the museum. In one part, guided tours for tourists. The Kuzminski outbuilding was once a school building, and later turned into a guest house. Today it houses temporary exhibitions.

More than a century after the death of hisfamous owner Yasnaya Polyana continues to live in the usual mode. On the territory of the museum complex, greenhouses and ancient stables are preserved and functioning, next to which is the building of the coach house. Other outbuildings look no less atmospheric: the driver’s, the carpenter’s, the forge, the livestock, the barn, and the garden house. Beneficially complement the park landscapes birch bridges, the writer's favorite bench, swimming pool. The grave of the famous writer has been preserved in the historic manor. For the convenience of tourists in the park there are signs to all local attractions.

Mode of operation of the museum and the cost of excursions

Excursions on the territory of Yasnaya Polyana with a visitmuseums are held daily (except Mondays and Tuesdays) from 10.00 to 15.30. Ticket price is 200-300 rubles, depending on the selected program. For those who want to just walk around the territory of the historical park, the entrance costs about 50 rubles. Tickets of all kinds are sold at the box office at the entrance. Walking time is unlimited, which is especially nice - in the manor park you can take pictures for free.

It is quite different when visitingexposures in the premises. Museum-estate of Tolstoy, whose photos are presented in the article, stores many exhibits. Tourists are not allowed to take photos inside the house of writers and Volkonsky’s house. It is also forbidden to touch most of the exhibits. Despite these rules, the Tolstoy Manor is a great place to visit. It will be interesting to visit this unique museum not only to fans of Lev Nikolayevich, but also to all who love scenic natural places.