The Department of the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, is temporarily closed for visits, is under construction. The creation in Kazan of the Leo Tolstoy Museum is connected with the writer's stay in Kazan in 1841-47. The purpose of the museum is to show the contribution of the Tolstoy family to the history, culture, social and political life of Kazan and the Kazan region. While the museum has only a memorial space, there is a collection of exhibits.

A museum opens in the Gortalovs' house, which was designed by the architect Schmidt in 1812. The house of Gortalovs is the main house of the urban noble estate of the beginning of the 19th century. And at the moment it is a monument of history and architecture of national importance. Is on restoration.

Address: st. Yapeeva, 15.