As part of the tour of the central part of the reserve, visitors will get acquainted with the manor parks, the greenhouse, farm buildings, the Kuzminsky wing, learn about the history of the estate, the ancestors of Lev Nikolaevich, economic activity on the estate, the first Yasnaya Polyana school for peasant children, as well as the reflection of Yasnaya Polyana in the writer's work .

In the memorial house of Tolstoy, among genuine exhibits, before the eyes of visitors, the life of the writer and his family comes to life. The tour provides a unique opportunity to recall the family traditions of Tolstoy, the works and writings of Lev Nikolayevich, his daily life, as well as his views and care.

At the exhibition “What is art?” In the Kuzminski wing, visitors will learn about such important milestones from Tolstoy’s life as military service in the Caucasus and Crimea, foreign trips, the first Yasnaya Polyana school for peasant children, the beginning of family life and the creation of the epic novel “War and peace".

At the end of the tour, visitors can ask clarifying questions to the guide and visit the grave of L. N. Tolstoy in the Yasnaya Polyana forest Staryy Zakaz.