Nickolay Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881), the prominent Russian scientist, surgeon, educator and public figure spent the last years of his life in a charming spot of Vishnya (the Cherry-tree) near Vinnytsya (it is an urban district of the town now).
In 1866 he built a house, a pharmacy and a small hospital, where he rendered medical assistance to inhabitants.
In 1947 (9.09) here the Pirogov's Estate Museum was opened there.
The exhibits of the museum depict chronologically the scientist's life and activity.