Dobrolyubovs mansion, Nizhny Novgorod

Dobrolyubov's mansion is a two-story residential building from the early 1800s in classical style with a symmetrical facade and detailed stone carvings around windows and doors. Inside, the rooms remain in their original condition, furnished with pieces and decorations from the time when Dobrolyubov lived there.

The building was constructed in 1838 as a home for a wealthy merchant family. It was converted into a museum in 1971 to preserve the memory of literary critic Nikolai Dobrolyubov, who was born here and shaped Russian intellectual thought.

The mansion was home to Nikolai Dobrolyubov, an influential literary critic of the 1800s whose ideas shaped Russian cultural thinking. The rooms show how educated families of that era lived and what books and ideas mattered to them.

The mansion can be visited on a guided tour that offers explanations in several languages and leads through the historic rooms. It is helpful to check in advance when tours are offered and if there are any restrictions on visits or photography.

The mansion is one of the few in Nizhny Novgorod from the 1830s that has kept its original room layout and decoration. Particularly interesting are the original wallpapers and furnishings that show how wealthy Russian families designed their homes.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: 1838

Official opening: September 13, 1971

Website: http://dobrolyubov-museum.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.32247,43.99838

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02