Egnyshevka: Estate History and the Panteleimon Spring

• The sanatorium is located on the former Bobrishchev-Pushkin family estate; members of the family were active participants in the Decembrist uprising.
• The 1793 Church of the Dormition is three kilometers away, in Vepri Cemetery in the present-day settlement of Uspensky in Zaoksky District.
• The Church of St. Panteleimon was consecrated in 2018; the spring of the same name has been known since 1650 and was already revered for its healing properties at that time.
• The sanatorium includes, among other facilities, a concert hall, a library, sports grounds, a children's playground, and a sauna with a pool.

The sanatorium’s location connects the present-day area with the history of the former estate: the Egnyshevka Sanatorium stands on its grounds. Members of the Bobrishchev-Pushkin family were among the active participants in the Decembrist uprising. The family’s connection also extends to the area around the settlement. The family’s parish church was the Church of the Dormition, built in 1793. It is three kilometers from Egnyshevka, in Vepri Cemetery, now in the settlement of Uspensky in Zaoksky District. The family’s graves were located there.

In a wooded area in Egnyshevka stands the Church of the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, beside the saint’s holy spring. The church was consecrated in 2018. The natural spring is near Egnyshevka, close to the former Bobrishchev-Pushkin family estate, and is named after St. Panteleimon.

The spring has been known since 1650 and was already revered for its healing properties at that time. The dates refer to different things: 1650 refers to the spring and its veneration at that time, while 2018 refers to the consecration of the church. This distinguishes the older tradition associated with the spring from the more recent church building.

The sanatorium’s facilities include a concert hall, a library, sports grounds, an outdoor summer dance floor, a children's playground, a sauna with a pool, a rental service, and a billiard room. The range extends from cultural and sports facilities to leisure and relaxation areas. The outdoor dance floor is specifically intended for summer use.

As you plan, you can first decide whether to focus on Egnyshevka’s estate history and religious connections, or also explore other themes in Tula Oblast.

In the city of Tula, the Tulskiye Drevnosti Museum presents the exhibition “Skazanie o Mamayevom Poboishche” about the Battle of Kulikovo. At interactive stations, visitors can weave a piece of chain mail, try on armor, and learn to read chronicle miniatures. Another exhibition at the same museum, “Sekrety Tulskikh Masterov,” features a pottery workshop, a blacksmith’s workshop, and household items from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The two exhibitions take different approaches: one focuses on battle history and hands-on activities, the other on crafts and everyday objects.

At the Yasnaya Polyana Museum-Estate, a guided walk through the central part of the estate is offered from May to October. It explores Tolstoy’s favorite places for daily walks, local flora and fauna, the history of the Tula defensive lines, and Tolstoy’s plantings. It brings together literary history, nature, and regional history.

Other named places in Tula Oblast offer different points of interest: the museum and monument dedicated to the heroes of the Battle of Kulikovo are in the village of Monastyrshchino in Kimovsk District. At the Polenovo estate, the artist Vasily Polenov designed all the buildings himself. The Romantsevskiye Mountains, also known as Konduki, are a former open-pit coal mine. These examples show the range of themes in Tula Oblast without equating them with Egnyshevka’s local history.

How far is the Church of the Dormition from Egnyshevka?

The church, built in 1793, is three kilometers from Egnyshevka, in Vepri Cemetery in the present-day settlement of Uspensky in Zaoksky District.

How long has the Panteleimon Spring been known?

The spring has been known since 1650 and was already revered for its healing properties at that time. The Church of St. Panteleimon beside the spring was consecrated in 2018.

When is the guided walk at Yasnaya Polyana offered?

The guided walk through the central part of the estate is offered from May to October.

For the broader travel overview: Aleksinskiy District.