Muzeĭ I.A. Bunina

The literary museum in Oryol is housed in a former aristocratic mansion and presents photographs, manuscripts, letters, and personal objects from different periods of life. The collection comprehensively documents how the Nobel laureate's life unfolded and what items were part of his daily surroundings.

The museum was founded in 1991 and occupies a residence where the Nobel laureate spent his early years as a writer. The institution preserves the connection between Bunin's beginnings in this city and his later worldwide success.

The museum shows how Bunin established his literary roots in Oryol before gaining international recognition. Visitors can trace through the rooms how the city shaped his early years as a writer.

The museum offers guided tours and educational programs to help visitors understand the exhibition. An augmented reality app called ARTEFACT enhances the experience with digital content during your visit.

The collection preserves a rare photograph taken in Odessa in 1898 that documents early photography techniques. This image shows how photography at that time was still craft-based and time-intensive.