Spasskoe-Lutovinovo – Family Homestead of Ivan Turgenev

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo

Outstanding Russian writer Ivan Turgenev spent his childhood in Spasskoe-Lutovinovo not far from Orel and lived there later. Nature was the source of his inspiration and he described it in many novels. 

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo was very progressive. For example, there was greenhouse where pineapples and other exotic fruits grew. 

The main house burned down in 1906. In 70 years, the house was reconstructed and now many tourists visit it. Everything in the house tells about Ivan Turgenev and his family. In one room, there is sofa that was called “Selfsleep». It has this name because it is very comfortable for rest. Unfortunately, visitors aren’t allowed sleep on the exhibit.

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo

Pay attention to the park. Mant trees here are really old and they saw Ivan Turgenev and other members of his family. Turgenev by himself planted some trees. 

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo

In the end of spring, Spasskoe-Lutovinovo is full of lilies of the valley. In autumn leaves of trees tutn colourful. In every season, there is something special in this place. 

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo

Tourists will enjoy shady alleys, the pond and bridges. 

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo

In Spasskoe-Lutovinovo Turgenev wrote many masterpieces. Moreover, in some of them he described his family homestead. 

Spasskoe-Lutovinovo