History of the House of the Nobility
The House of the Nobility is one of the most significant 19th-century cultural heritage sites, a monument of federal significance.
Construction took place in 1849–1852.
The original design was created by architect V. F. Fedoseyev (assistant to the famous architect Carlo Rossi), and was later revised and brought to life by the provincial architect Ivanov.
The history of the House of the Nobility is vivid and eventful. The building served as a venue for public activity; noble assemblies were held here. In September 1858 an extraordinary Noble Assembly was convened to discuss the peasant question. L. N. Tolstoy, I. S. Turgenev, and A. S. Khomyakov advocated the emancipation of the peasants with land allotments.
November 1914 — Nicholas II undertook a rail trip through cities of Central Russia to raise the morale of the Russian people. Tula was also included in this route.
Late 1850s — the building housed the Tula Public Library with a large book collection.
Late 19th – early 20th century — performances in the Column Hall by renowned artists such as F. I. Shalyapin, N. N. Figner, L. V. Sobinov, the composer S. F. Rachmaninov, and actors M. N. Yermolova and O. L. Knipper-Chekhova.
1917 — the House of the Nobility was renamed the Workers’ Club “International.”
1919 — the 1st provincial congress of the Russian Communist Youth League.
1924 — an Art and History Museum was located in the building.
1920s–1950s — the House of the Nobility became the House of the Red Army, later the Garrison Officers’ Club. It served as both a concert and lecture hall. Performers included singers L. Utyosov, I. Kozlovsky, S. Lemeshev; ballerina G. Ulanova; violinist D. Oistrakh; poets V. V. Mayakovsky, N. N. Aseyev, S. Yesenin; and the scientist K. E. Tsiolkovsky. A cinema and the Tula Operetta Theater operated here; dance evenings were held and a brass band played. During the Great Patriotic War the House of the Nobility was frequently visited by pilots of the French “Normandie–Niemen” regiment.
2014–2015 — the building underwent restoration. Today the House of the Nobility is a modern multicultural center.
Guest Reviews
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Себастьян Перейро
It is difficult to describe in a few words, but overall a very good place, excellent location, the rooms are very cool with very high ceilings, excellent furniture and a wonderful atmosphere of pre revolutionary Russia, the staff are good, breakfasts pleased, the choice is not very large, but the quality and presentation are excellent! Parking is convenient. Least of all it looks like a hotel; the feeling did not leave that I came to some relative of noble origin and settled in his house!
14 May -
Natalia
I want to return to this hotel. Very caring staff! An excellent hotel with a tasty and varied breakfast included in the bill.
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Tatiana
Very friendly staff, the room is clean, and everything needed for living is there
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Taras
We were pleasantly surprised that there is such a place in Tula with such service. 10 out of 10. Thank you very much!
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Гость
The hotel and the room are definitely worth the money. A huge room, high ceilings, own kitchen, blackout curtains. There is a lot of furniture in the room, comfortable chairs, armchairs, a table. Polite staff at the reception and in the restaurant. At night the hotel is very beautifully illuminated.
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Lyubov
Breakfast is a buffet in the restaurant on the first floor, tasty and varied. Convenient parking on the hotel grounds, guarded; it is about 1.5 km to the Kremlin. Polite and attentive staff, the hotel is clean. The building is historic, each room has its own story
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Irwin Fletcher
Really liked it. Excellent interiors, cool atmosphere with a historical reference, a good breakfast was included in the price. Clean, quiet, polite staff.
9 June