Leo Tolstoy's House, Literary mansion in Arbat District, Russia
The mansion at Povarskaya Street 52 stands as a classical architectural monument with its traditional Russian noble residence design from the 18th century.
The house gained recognition as the residence of the Rostov family, featured in Leo Tolstoy's novel 'War and Peace' during the 19th century.
The salon of this mansion hosted performances by composers Sergei Rachmaninov and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, contributing to Russian musical heritage.
The mansion functions as a museum displaying artifacts and photographs that document Leo Tolstoy's life during his time at this residence.
In 1921, the Higher Literary-Art Institute established its presence in this mansion through the initiative of poet Valery Brusov.
Location: Arbat District
Inception: 1833
GPS coordinates: 55.74722,37.58917
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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