Museum-estate of Pirogov Nikolai Ivanovich (Vinnitsa): address, history of the estate

The existence of both external and internal tourism will last as long as there are unique sights. Many tourists believe that everyone should visit the amazing museum-estate of NI Pirogov. The cozy nest of the legendary surgeon keeps a spirit of mystery and fascinates with ancient expositions.

A little about NI Pirogov

Pirogov Nikolai Ivanovich is a native of Moscow. He was born on November 25, 1810, and died on December 5, 1881. Enumerate his achievements can be infinite, but the world he is known as a skilled surgeon and an unsurpassed anatomist. The most striking and important achievements for science were the creation of the world's first atlas for topographic anatomy, work on the practical application of military field surgery and, of course, the opening of the Russian school of anesthesia. Books are written about him, they form legends and thank for such great discoveries.

Native Penates

The longest and most fruitful period of time Pirogov Nikolai Ivanovich lived in the village of Vishnya, Podolsky province, the Russian Empire (now it is the city of Vinnitsa, Vinnytsia region of Ukraine). He moved here in the prime of his life, which enabled him to devote sufficient time and knowledge to the construction of a free hospital. This place was so expensive to Pirogov that he did not want to leave it even for a short period. But there were 2 cases when he had to part with his native penates for a long time. In 1870, this was due to his participation in the Franco-Prussian War, and from 1877 to 1878 he was involved in the focal point of the events of the Russo-Turkish War. And after each, even a very long journey, Nikolai Ivanovich always aspired to return to his village, which became not only a home, but also a place of death. Now there is a national museum-estate of N. I. Pirogov.

History of the Museum

After the death of the legendary surgeon, the widow of the scientist was looking after the estate, then the children and grandchildren. But the October Revolution of 1917 introduced its own corrections. All relatives emigrated abroad, and for the estate there was a period of decline. Even came to the plunder of the burial. But the story of the estate did not end there.

In 1944, by decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR, the estate began to be transformed into a museum. It was decided to unite all the objects located on the territory of the estate in a single complex. On October 27 of the same year, the liberation and repair of premises was started, as well as the improvement of the park. From May 5 to June 5, 1945, the work on the re-embalming of the scientist's body was conducted. This case is referred to a number of unique, since after 65 years, without care and necessary conditions, the body was completely restored. Pirogov's body was clad in the same suit and sent to storage in a perfectly restored coffin.

Opening and successful work to date

October 9, 1947 for tourists opened their doors museum-estate Pirogov. The opening was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the first ever application of ethereal anesthesia in military field conditions. Also this day is significant for the opening of the monument to the legendary surgeon in the format of a bust, located on a granite pedestal.

During its existence, the museum-estate of Pirogov (Vinnitsa) has been constantly improved and refined. So, by 1960, a thorough reconstruction of the office of a scientist and a pharmacy located on the territory of the estate was carried out. In addition, the property of the museum received some things Nikolai Ivanovich. Post-Soviet time is characterized by restorative work on the interior of the church of the necropolis, as well as the refining and re-equipment of the operating room, the waiting room and the pharmacy. A laboratory was completely equipped, which allowed the body to be periodically re-embalmed. Since 1995, the facility is in the state-owned and under the order of the Vinnitsa district. According to the decree of the President of Ukraine, the museum was awarded the National status. And the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appropriated the status of an environmental protection facility.

12 sections of the exposition

The exposition, which is the basis of the national museum, consists of 12 cognitive sections about the life and scientific activity of the skilled surgeon. Each of them describes a specific period, the first of which, of course, is childhood. Further sections are devoted to youth, students, the Derpt and St. Petersburg stages, participation in the Caucasus, Crimean, Franco-Prussian and Russian-Turkish wars, acting as a trustee of study districts and leading a professor's institute abroad.

The most voluminous section is the life of a scientist in the village of Vishnya. In accordance with the time sequence sections reveal the development of medical, scientific, pedagogical and social activities of Nikolai Ivanovich. The most detailed museum-estate of Pirogov demonstrates his contribution to the development of science both at home and abroad. To implement the ideas of the scientist a separate section was created. In addition, part of the memorial complex is the embalmed body of NI Pirogov, which any guest can look at. Also, tourists are given the opportunity to visit the pharmacy museum with the reception and operating room of that time. For inspection here are presented utensils and the utensils used in those days.

Stock Collection

The museum stores more than seventeen thousand units of memorable values. The most interesting of them are the untouched manuscripts of the scientist, his famous works, as well as personal things. In addition, tourists are given the opportunity to inspect the medical instruments with which they performed their doctor's manipulations of a doctor of those times. The Pirogov museum-estate is quite large in area and occupies more than a thousand two hundred square meters. The number of exhibits of the national heritage totals 1,5 thousand. The museum management gladly provides all the values of the stock collection for its use as a basis for new scientific discoveries. Such a scale and diversity of exhibits attracts the attention of tourists from different countries and various activities.

Scientific activity

The materials stored in the national museum are a source of valuable information for modern scientists. Based on the results of their study, a multitude of equally important scientific works were written. In addition, the documents are the basis for a number of documentary and feature films. The museum is used in the training practice of Vinnytsia National Medical University. Various meetings and conferences of the scientific student community are held on its base. Together with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the Medical University of Vinnitsa and the Museum, Pirogov Museum-Estate took part in organizing and conducting a number of important scientific forums in memory of the legendary surgeon and great scientist Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov.

Address and time schedule

Absolutely everyone is greeted by the museum-estate of Pirogov. Address of the national patrimony - st. Pirogova, 155, m. Vinnitsa, Ukraine. The museum operates from 9:00 to 17:30 every day, except Monday. For the summer period (May 1 - November 1), the museum has a separate schedule. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, he works in the same regime, and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - from 10:00 to 18:30. The cassette is closed for thirty minutes before the end of work. Monday remains a weekend regardless of the season.

Cost of visit

Adults, schoolchildren and students are always happy to see in their walls the Pirogov Museum-Estate. The entrance fee for all is different. This is influenced by the object that the tourist is planning to visit. A visit to the house of N. I. Pirogov will cost an adult forty hryvnia, and schoolchildren or students - twenty hryvnia. To visit the museum pharmacy, an adult must pay 15 UAH., Students or students - 7 UAH. To look at the embalmed body of a doctor costs 20 UAH. With an adult and 10 UAH. From a schoolboy or a student.

If the guests do not want to visit the complex's facilities, but want to just walk around the territory, it costs 6 UAH. And 3 UAH. - from adults and students or students, respectively. For certain categories of visitors there are benefits. To confirm your status, you need to have a confirmation document with you. For photographing and video shooting it is necessary to pay in addition from ten hryvnias to two hundred. These services are very popular, as beautiful landscapes on the territory of the estate attracts lovers and newlyweds.