Leo Tolstoy Wrote War & Peace And Anna Karenina At This Russian Home
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Russian writer Leo Tolstoy was born and died at Yasnaya Polyana (translated to “Bright Glade”) in Tula, Russia. He lived there when he wrote his novels War and Peace (1867) and Anna Karenina (1877). His residence is currently used as a writer’s house museum and is about 120 miles from Moscow.
Tolstoy referred to the spot as his “inaccessible literary stronghold.” It was turned into a museum in 1921 and was initially managed by his daughter. His great-great grandson is currently the director. The museum features Tolstoy’s library of books and personal effects. The estate also features a park with his grave.
