Dobrolyubovs mansion, Nizhny Novgorod

The mansion features a symmetrical facade with decorative elements characteristic of 19th-century Russian residential architecture, including elaborate stone carvings and traditional window frames.

The mansion, constructed in 1838, became a museum in 1971 to preserve the memory of Russian literary critic Nikolai Dobrolyubov and his contributions to literature.

The rooms contain exhibitions documenting the development of Russian literary criticism and socialist thought through manuscripts, photographs, and personal belongings of Dobrolyubov.

The museum organizes guided tours in multiple languages, presenting the life and work of Dobrolyubov through original artifacts and period furniture.

The mansion represents one of the few preserved examples of 1830s merchant housing in Nizhny Novgorod that maintains its original interior layout and decoration.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: 1838

Official opening: September 13, 1971

Website: http://dobrolyubov-museum.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.32247,43.99838

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:17