Moscow suburban palaces. Old estate museums: Dubrovitsy. Abandoned estates near Moscow

During the fire of 1812, the park burned down almost completely. Now some parts of the old layout remain in the garden and some trees have been standing since the beginning of the park. In the 19th century, exotic plants from Gorensky were added to them. botanical garden Count Razumovsky and the garden on Sparrow Hills.

Location: metro station Prospekt Mira

2. Hermitage Garden

The garden that has become one of the brightest pearls Moscow. Tolstoy and Lenin liked to walk in this garden, and even now Muscovites like to visit numerous festivals and concerts held in the Hermitage. Here you can not only walk along the alleys, but also feed almost tame squirrels or pigeons.

Broadcasts of “What? Where? When? ”, Which are conducted from here - from the Neskuchny Garden. And in winter, a skating rink opens in the garden, which has become one of the favorite places for Moscow residents.

Location: Karetny Ryad St., 3

3. Tsaritsyno

Park with palaces in the south of Moscow, founded by Catherine II in 1776

Tsaritsyno is the largest pseudo-Gothic building of the 18th century in Europe and the only palace complex designed in this style. Features of the palace and park ensemble largely determined a new direction in Russian architecture: in different parts of the former Russian Empire there are many buildings of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, which were created under the influence of Tsaritsyn.

The Tsaritsyno landscape park, founded together with the palace complex, became one of the first landscape parks in Russia outside the St. Petersburg palace and park ensembles.

Location: m. Tsaritsino

4. Bauman Garden

Movies are shown on a semicircular stage, and garlands of multi-colored triangular flags are strung between the trees. The paths are tiled (you can’t ride roller skates), there are large semicircular benches everywhere, clean and tidy. Walking mostly parents with children, for which there are two large playgrounds equipped with a carousel, slides and bridges. On holidays and weekends, they arrange matinees and festivities for children, the program is hung on the wall at the entrance. Of the minuses - in the evenings there are a lot of people with dogs

Location: m. Red Gate

5. Lilac Garden

The Lilac Garden was founded in 1975 on the basis of a nursery set up in 1964 by the Russian lilac breeder Leonid Alekseevich Kolesnikov, the driver of Marshal Zhukov. The initial number of lilac varieties is 32, the initial area of ​​the park is 7 hectares.

L.A. Kolesnikov was an outstanding breeder, he brought out 300 new varieties. His lilac adorns the squares near the US Congress in Washington, the garden of the Royal Buckingham Palace in London (Galina Ulanova variety with light, weightless inflorescences) and the Kremlin's Tainitsky Garden. In 1952, he received the Stalin Prize "For breeding a large number of new varieties of lilacs." Then they were dropped off in the Kremlin. In 1960, the boulevard in Moscow was named Lilac, where Leonid Kolesnikov, together with schoolchildren, planted his lilacs.

A fountain was built in the center of the garden for the Olympics-80, but for many years the fountain has not been working (although in the early 2000s the fountain did work for several months).

Location: between Sirenev boulevard, Schelkovsky sh. and Nikitinskaya st.

More than 700 sculptures made of bronze, stone, wood and other materials are exhibited in the Muzeon Art Park. The uniqueness of the park lies in the fact that it is the only place in Russia where works of art from different eras and trends are collected in the open air.

Location: Krymsky Val, 10.

7. Presnensky park

The advantages of the park are a recent reconstruction, modern playgrounds, a sports complex, funny sculptures. Not far from the entrance to the park on the playground there is a huge chess board right on the ground and wooden chess pieces.

Address: st. Mantulinskaya, 5, building 2, metro station Vystavochnaya

8. Krasnaya Presnya

Very cozy park, in which you want to come from the very morning - at first, slowly, have breakfast, throw bread crumbs at the well-fed ducks. True, the higher the sun, the more children become in the park - in general, there are no other places for walking in this area. On weekends, entertainers work on the main square of the park. Parents can send their child to dance and drink coffee in peace.

As it always happens, the park occupied the territory of an old manor. It was called Studenets, and its owners were in turn representatives of the loudest names in Russia. Each of them invested something of their own in the estate: Prince Gagarin dug a labyrinth of canals, and Governor-General Zakrevsky built a beautiful house and placed monuments to the heroes of the Patriotic War in all corners of the estate. However, only two monuments have survived to this day; and the channels are pretty overgrown with mud.

Location: Mantulinskaya, 5, metro station 1905 Goda

9. Lefortovo

Contemporaries rightly and completely without any irony called this park Versailles on the Yauza. A great lover of gardening culture, Tsar Peter I mastered the local area on a grand scale: cascades of ponds, fountains, grottoes, dams. Lefortovo Park is one of the few landscapes in the capital that benefited greatly from the construction of the Third Ring Road.

Due to the fact that the route of the ring passed in the neighborhood, they paid attention to the abandoned and desolated park and began to slowly put it in order. True, the reconstruction project, as always, includes an underground parking lot for a couple of hundred cars. But this is already a tradition, and traditions must be honored.

So far, Lefortovo Park still retains its homeless charm.

Location: Krasnokazarmennaya, 3, building 1, Aviamotornaya metro station.

10. Boring Garden

If the nearby Gorky Park is a place for a collective cheerful holiday with jokes and jokes, then Neskuchny is a place romantic dates, kisses on the embankment and melancholic contemplation of the clouds.

11. Vorontsovsky park

The park is located on the territory of the former Vorontsovo estate, which did not belong to anyone. The name of the area comes from the name of the boyar Fyodor Voronets, who was granted these lands in the 16th century, and has nothing to do with the famous count family. On the other hand, this is one of the most well-groomed Moscow parks, with thoughtful paths, benches generously placed here and there, squirrels, woodpeckers, field mice and a wonderful cascade of ponds, a rare occurrence for Moscow park design. In winter - ice skating (there is an official rental skating rink) and skiing (every year the ski track appears exactly in the same place).

The most convenient way to get there is by bus 616 or 721 from the station. m. Novye Cheryomushki, or on foot from the station. m. Kaluga, or from the station. m. Prospect Vernadsky by bus 661.

12. Dubki Park

The park has a free layout and a developed network of paths and paths. It is located away from noisy highways and highways. On the territory of the Dubki park there are two ponds, which are connected by a three-meter channel, through which a bridge is thrown.

The highlight of the park is the oak alley and the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Walking along the alley will be pleasant at any time of the year.

Location: st. Nemchinov, m. Timiryazevskaya

13. Bitsevsky forest.

Bitsevsky Park is located in the south-west of Moscow and is a specially protected natural area. The area of ​​the park is more than 2000 hectares. Natural and historical park included natural objects which are of significant ecological value. Scientists note the complexity geological structure parka. It has various types of forests, an extensive network of rivers, many ravines and gullies.

Location: Novoyasenevsky dead end, 1, m. Yasenevo

14. Catherine Park.

This Moscow park is part of the Tsarskoye Selo imperial residence and is part of the complex of garden and park monuments in Russia. The area of ​​the park is 16 hectares, and the area of ​​the pond located on its territory is about two hectares. It is stretched to the west - eastbound includes a small island.

The park has comfortable benches - sofas, forms - floor lamps, as well as decorative lower lighting. Young Muscovites, on their wedding day, make up the itinerary of the festive walk so that it includes a trip to the Catherine Park. Nothing can replace the romantic atmosphere reigning there.

Location: Ekaterinskaya Bol. st., 27, metro station Novoslobodskaya/Prospekt Mira

15. New parks in the center of Moscow

Several completely new parks will appear in the center of Moscow this summer, their area will be from 0.5 to 4 hectares. All work must be completed by August 25th. Addresses are assumed to be:

- st. Pokrovka, house 48

- corner of 3rd and 4th Syromyatnichesky lane

— Pestovsky lane, building 11

— Martynovsky pereulok, 21

- st. Baumanskaya, house 36

- st. Stanislavsky

- st. Working

- st. Novorogozhskaya

Ancient estates of the Moscow region.

1. Ostafievo.

A manor house and a regular park where famous Russian poets used to visit. It is no coincidence that Pushkin called Ostafyevo "Russian Parnassus" (they say that the name of the estate belongs to the poet: having arrived one day, he did not order the servant to carry his luggage, but simply said - "Leave him!"). On the bank of the pond is the Church of the Holy Trinity.

2. Arkhangelsk.

The Arkhangelskoye estate is undoubtedly the most popular noble estate in the Moscow region. A real Versailles near Moscow, with a regular park, an estate, a temple-tomb, a view of the Moscow River. The museum constantly hosts exhibitions of painting and drawing. Every year the estate hosts the Jazz Manor Jazz Festival.

3. Abramtsevo.

Aksakov's estate, later owned by Savva Mamontov, is a real fairy tale. Most famous place With the best view- Vrubel's bench. There is also a church and a “hut on chicken legs”, whose project belongs to Vasnetsov. Outside the estate there are stalls with curious hand-made souvenirs, as well as a good restaurant with views, a small menagerie, playgrounds.

4. Dubrovitsy

Manor near Podolsk. This estate throughout the Moscow region is famous for its Church of the Sign of the Lord (VII-VIII century). The unique architecture (the temple has one dome, a pillar-like structure), a good location - all this makes visiting the estate a pleasant walk.

5. Serednikovo

A beautiful estate near Zelenograd, an example of classicism, the center of culture of M.Yu. Lermontov. Manor house, garden, pond, but the main attraction is the staircase going down behind the house to the pond. In the middle of the pond are islands. Picturesque at any time of the year. Residents of Zelenograd and northern suburbs actively use the park as a place of recreation. A unique service - you can spend the weekend as a guest in the manor (live in the guest wings, dine in the manor halls).

6. Marfino

A real castle in the Moscow region, in a medieval pseudo gothic style. A pond with an island, an arched bridge, a system of canals with waterfalls. The estate, which once belonged to B.A. Golitsyn (the estate was named after the daughter of Prince Martha), is now occupied by a military sanatorium. It’s not easy to get inside - but it’s possible (it’s better not to try to negotiate with the security of the sanatorium, but go to the territory of the village, keep to the left - you can easily find the right gate, which is easy to overcome). The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin has been preserved. There is a rental of catamarans, boats, cafes.

7. Grebnevo

The estate has been known since 1585 and belonged to Trubetskoy for a long time. But its heyday came during the period of ownership by General Bibikov, who set up a theater in the Grebnevo estate near Moscow, invited an orchestra, played ballets. Behind the linden park, two churches have been preserved - the Grebnevskaya Mother of God (late 8th century) and Nikolskaya (19th century). Their safety is much better than the safety of the manor house. In the second half of the 19th century, the estate was bought by the industrialist Panteleev, who placed vitriol and distilleries here.

As you know, the main "pearl" of any area is its inhabitants - people who glorify their homeland for centuries. The Moscow region is no exception, because of its belonging, it once attracted people for settlement, mostly with noble titles and special royal favours. Is it any wonder that today estates near Moscow, Undoubtedly, they are its main historical and architectural attraction and have long become places of real pilgrimage for tourists from various regions of our large country.

It was in our own estates and estates that not a front, but a very real part of our history was often going on. And the very fact that today they are open for free visiting also deserves attention. After all, it was here that famous musicians, poets, writers who traveled out of town for a sip once created their best musical and literary works. fresh air and looking for inspiration.

Arkhangelskoye - a museum-estate in the Moscow suburbs

Estates of the Moscow region hard to imagine without this true masterpiece of architecture. Erected on the territory of the Krasnogorsk region, two kilometers west of Krasnogorsk, the palace and park ensemble dates back to the beginning of the 19th century and is included in the list of particularly valuable cultural sites of the country.

It's hard to believe, but this beautiful palace once experienced not the best of times. Almost immediately after its construction, it was abandoned by the owners and looted during the war of 1812. Later, the museum-estate was partially destroyed by fire, but again, like a Phoenix, it rose from the ashes.

It belonged to the most famous people of its time from the Golitsyn and Yusupov families. Patrons and patrons of the arts, here they received the greatest artists of that time: from Benois to Korovin, and famous poets and writers. Among other bohemia, Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin also visited here. Members of the imperial family did not leave Arkhangelsk unattended either - the royal people honored the estate with a visit more than once.

The modern history of this complex is closely connected with outdoor events, including the Manor Jazz festival. The palace and park ensemble is being actively restored, today the restored facilities of the Grand Palace and the Gonzaga Theater, the Colonnade and the Office Wing are open to the public, most of the park has been put in order.

Ancient estates of the Moscow region: Muranovo

The once family estate of the Tyutchevs, the village of Muranovo, located near the Ashukinskaya platform in the Pushkinsky district of the Moscow Region, has had the official status of a museum-reserve since 1920 and is protected by the state. And his amazing story deserves the closest attention. For example, it is worth noting that it was here that the fates of the famous families of the Baratynskys, Engelhardts, Tyutchevs and Putyats, who made up the glory of this place, once intertwined. By the way, the inhabitants of the estate were not at all lazy. Main building architectural ensemble erected by E. L. Baratynsky, he also planted a forest on the estate, gave orders to build a mill and a sawmill.

Muranovo's history as a museum dates back to 1920, when the carefully preserved heritage of F. I. Tyutchev, one of the greatest Russian poets, was transferred under the care of the state by his descendants. It should be noted that Muranovo was the first to receive its literary and memorial status. Soviet Russia. True, in the latest chronicles one can find that the modern main building of the estate is the result of the painstaking work of architects of our days. In 2006, after a lightning strike and subsequent fire, the historic building was seriously damaged. Thanks to the restoration, since 2015 the museum has been operating as usual.

Today the exposition includes the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands, main house, Glacier, Kucherskaya and Wing. The object carefully preserves the atmosphere typical of a Russian estate of the 19th century, and its park with a system of ponds deserves close attention in itself.

Literary estates of the Moscow region: Abramtsevo

If we consider estates of the Moscow region open to the public as rare treasures of national culture, Abramtsevo will definitely take one of the central places in this list. Located on the territory of the Sergiev-Posad district of the Moscow region, the museum complex in the 19th century was a place where the literary and artistic bohemia of that time gathered.

Until 1870, the estate belonged to the nobles Aksakov, who were friends with Gogol, Turgenev, Tyutchev. The outstanding actor Mikhail Shchepkin and others have also been here famous people. But the real heyday was waiting for the estate during the reign of Savva Mamontov. The well-known philanthropist especially welcomed painters - in different years members of the so-called "Mammoth Art Circle" lived and worked here: Isaac Levitan, Mikhail Vrubel, Ilya Repin, Konstantin Korovin. Fyodor Chaliapin also often visited here.

After the revolution, Abramtsevo was nationalized, but given the status of a Museum. Surprisingly, the daughter of the famous Savva Mamontov, Alexander, became his first keeper. Thanks to her efforts, priceless evidence of the era has been preserved in the estate. And today, the museum-reserve, located on an area of ​​50 hectares, offers to visit the expositions located in the manor house, workshops, at the Polenovskaya dacha, in the bathhouse-teremka and other objects of the estate.

Included in the list of property owned Pushkin Reserve, now having the status of a cultural monument of national importance, the estate of Vyazema, located on the territory of the Odintsovo district, has a very impressive history.

So, in 1584, it was presented by royal decree to a relative of the sovereign, who went down in history as Boris Godunov. It was he who launched large-scale construction on the territory of the estate, and erected a temple in honor of the Trinity, with four large side chapels. Unfortunately, to this day, nothing remains of the estate of those years, and of the temple buildings. Only the ruins of the ramparts near the river remind of the past. However, even without this, Vyazemy was not empty. Marina Mnishek and False Dmitry I lived here, and under Peter the Great the estate passed into the possession of the Golitsyn princes.

During the Patriotic War of 1812, the headquarters of Kutuzov and the French commander-in-chief were located on the territory of Vyazem at different times, today a sign installed on the estate reminds of this fact. Emperor Paul I also visited here, and the proximity of the Hannibal estate closely connected the estate with the Pushkin family.

On its modern territory, near the walls of the temple, there is the burial place of the younger brother of the poet, Nikolai. The museum in its usual sense appeared here only in 1980, and 14 years later the complex was merged with the Zavzarovo estate. Today on display are:

• horse yard and outbuildings;
• park area;
• a dam built on the river in the 19th century;
• Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior;
• palace house.

Famous estates of the Moscow region: Shakhmatovo

Not only ancient estates Moscow region managed to earn the status of noteworthy museum and memorial complexes. This galaxy of objects of great historical and cultural significance also includes Shakhmatovo - a museum in the status of a reserve, territorially located in the Solnechnogorsk district of the Moscow region.

Among the interesting facts about this object are:

1. An area of ​​307 hectares, declared a reserve.
2. Inclusion in the complex of the village of Tarakanovo and the temple in which the wedding of Alexander Blok and Lyubov Mendeleeva took place, as well as the Bobolovo estate, which belonged to D. I. Mendeleev.
3. The museum complex was founded only in 1981. Until that time, the poet's admirers came here unofficially.
4. The main house of the estate was rebuilt according to Blok's own design. It was not preserved due to the arson set by the peasants in 1921.
5. The modern museum bears the names of D. I. Mendeleev and Alexander Blok.

The main value in the exposition is the main house of the estate, as well as the Zemstvo school. The famous chess jam, which is traditionally served here with tea, can also be attributed to the sights.

The old estates of the Russian aristocracy are represented in the Moscow region by a fairly large list of names. However, only a small part of the most preserved of them is open to the public. These include the former estate of Count Razumovsky in Gorenki.

Geographically, it is located in Balashikha, on the highway of Enthusiasts. It is known mainly due to its main attraction - a cascade of ponds. Initially, there were 7 of them in Gorenki, today there are three left, united by bridges and having islands.

Unfortunately, this object, recognized as part of the country's cultural heritage, is now in a rather neglected state. But the history of this place dates back to the founder of the Romanov family, the grandfather of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, the boyar Zakharyin. At various times, the Dolgorukovs and Razumovskys, the Yusupovs and the Volkovs owned the lands here. The Tretyakovs also owned the estate for a short time. After the revolution, the history of these places was associated with the famous married couple - Zinaida Reich, the ex-wife and mother of the children of Sergei Yesenin, and Vsevolod Meyerhold. At their dacha in Gorenki, the whole color of the metropolitan bohemia visited: from composers Shostakovich and Prokofiev to writers Yuri Olesha and Erast Garin. Today, the main house, outbuildings and colonnade, a dilapidated park with an artificially created grotto have been preserved in the estate.

Historical Museum-Estate Serednikovo

Estate Museums, connected not only with history, but also with literature, are especially popular in Russia. And Serednikovo, built at the end of the 18th century on the territory that today belongs to Solnechnogorsk district, is no exception to the rule. It is he who is called today one of the most significant places in Russia associated with Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov. The museum complex is recognized as an object of cultural heritage.

And among its famous residents, one can name not only the poet himself, who stayed here in his childhood and youth with his great-uncle D. A. Stolypin, but also the future reformer P. A. Stolypin, whose childhood years also passed here. In later years, in the second half of the 19th century, representatives of bohemian circles often came to the estate: Fyodor Chaliapin, Valentin Serov.

In the manor house, in its Oval Hall, Serednikovo keeps one of the legacies of the era - a unique painting by Viktor Shtember, dedicated to Lermontov's "Demon". By the centenary of the poet, a memorial obelisk appeared on the estate. In the post-revolutionary period, the estate was nationalized, then the complex was occupied by hospitals and medical institutions. The object returned its historical status after the Lermontov Heritage Foundation began its restoration in 1992. Today, the exposition of the main architectural ensemble with a pond and arched bridges has acquired its original appearance.

Legendary places near Moscow: Sukhanovo

Once owned by the Volkonsky princes, the Moscow region today attracts attention with its landscape park and proximity to the St. Catherine's Hermitage. In addition, beautiful elements old building of the main building are known for the fact that in 1826 the furnishings of the room where Emperor Alexander I ended his days in Taganrog were completely transferred to their buildings.

In Soviet times, in the period before the war, there was a rest house within its walls. In the post-war years, the estate was restored, with some changes to its project.

Today in this territory there are graves and a family tomb of the Volkonsky family, park complex with ornate pavilions and sculptural compositions. The house of the parable, the temple of Venus and the palace complex itself have been preserved.

The most beautiful historical places: Marfino

Going for a walk around the estates of the nearest suburbs , don't miss the opportunity to visit estate Marfino located in the Mytishchi district, just 20 km from the capital. The palace complex on the banks of the Ucha River is very loved by filmmakers - dozens of films have been shot in its interiors and landscape, including "The Master and Margarita" by Yuri Kara.

Erected in a pseudo-Gothic style, the building of the main palace is in harmony with the gentle shade of dawn, in which its walls are painted.

In the Soviet years, the nationalized complex of buildings received the status of a departmental sanatorium. And today (since 2016) it is open to the public for non-commercial purposes. It is worth taking your passport with you on a trip - you will have to present it at the checkpoint at the entrance.

Chekhov places near Moscow: Melikhovo

Many places in Russia are associated with the name of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. But it is rightfully considered one of the most "Chekhovian" in the country. Today the estate, which the writer's family owned until 1899, is located in the vicinity of the city of Chekhov.

Interesting facts about the museum include:

1. The opening of the complex took place in 1939 as a branch of the Serpukhov Museum.
2. Since 1941, the exposition has been open to the public.
3. In 1951, one of the first monuments to the writer was opened on the territory of the museum.

In Melikhovo, not only evidence of the Chekhov era is stored, but also paintings created here at various times by Isaac Levitan, Vasily Polenov and other famous people of the era who visited here.

Today, the memorial school, the museum of letters, the Lopasnya-Zachatievskoye estate, an equestrian club and a theater are located on the territory of the museum complex.

Going to Melikhovo, you can feel the spirit of the Chekhov era, understand exactly how one of the greatest writers of the past lived. It is important to note that the museum-estate in this case is not an object "frozen in time" - it constantly develops new areas of activity, organizes interactive programs.

Old estate museums: Dubrovitsy

Among the old estates of the Moscow region, Dubrovitsy, located on the territory of the Podolsky district, stands out for its perfectly preserved architectural ensemble and excellent views of the banks of the Desna and Pakhra rivers.

At various times, these lands belonged to the Golitsyn princes. The Church of the Sign was built on its territory in 1697. Holy Mother of God, later named Znamenskaya at the consecration.

During the Soviet era, the complex was not used for a long time, gradually falling into disrepair. Subsequently, Dubrovitsy went through a restoration phase, and in 1990 the work that had been going on for three decades was completed.

Today, there is a wedding palace in the Dubrovitsy estate, but the territory is again not in the best condition. The stationed here was completely destroyed. relic park, historical road maps have also been violated. It is worth adding that despite all the negative changes, the temple that has undergone restoration in the estate still gathers thousands of parishioners and deserves the attention that guests pay to it.

The most beautiful places near Moscow: Fryanovo

Authentic masterpiece wooden architecture- near Moscow, has retained its charm over the centuries that have passed since its construction.

The village in which the former Lazarevs' estate is located is rightfully proud of its historical status. The buildings of the 18th century are preserved here in all their splendor, in addition to the wooden manor, consisting of the master's house and outbuildings, there is also the Church of John the Baptist.

The museum complex has been repeatedly used by filmmakers when filming historical films. In its full splendor, it was presented to lovers of history and architecture in 2004. The estate houses expositions dedicated to the history of the Lazarev and Zalogin families, who owned this estate. Also in the building there is a local history exposition dedicated to the history of the urban settlement. Here you can also see archaeological rarities found in the vicinity of Fryanovo during the excavations of "Sherny-gorodok".

Ancient noble estates of the Moscow region: Bykovo

Located in the vicinity of the city of Zhukovsky in the village of Bykovo, the noble house is a vivid example of an excellently preserved museum complex from the era of Nicholas I. Vasily Bazhenov, in collaboration with his student Matvey Kazakov, acted as an architect here.

In the initial project of the estate there was a hermitage, now completely lost. In addition, on the territory of the complex there is the Vladimir Church built in 1789, which is rightfully recognized by art historians as one of the best architectural masterpieces of his time. In the 19th century, the building of the main palace was seriously damaged by fire, but was restored. It was during this period that the family coat of arms of the Vorontsov-Dashkovs appeared on the facade of the palace in the area of ​​attica.

In his modern history The palace complex has been the object of a sanatorium and resort destination for many years. Today, this area is in the plans for further restoration and needs significant transformation. But the main architectural complex, which includes the main house, the temple, the forested area, still survived. The picturesque layout of the area has been preserved since the times when the local landscapes amazed the imagination with their magnificence. And the views of the rotunda, located on the island, and the century-old oak tree look like the scenery for a historical film.

Residents of Moscow and the Moscow region today have unique chances make good use of your time to see the best museum complexes modernity. Even without leaving the region, here you can find the most interesting objects from a historical, cultural, spectacular point of view, accessible and open to the public for most of the year. If you are looking for the best solutions for holidays with children or educational trip with friends, just make a route, and our review will help you find inspiration.

Vladimir Ivanovich Dal, in the dictionary of living Great Russian, explained the word "estate" as a derivative of the verb "seat". Usada, estate, estate - "the master's house in the countryside, with all the gardens, a garden and a kitchen garden."

In general, this definition corresponds to the nature of the Russian estate, and then the nuances begin. In order to see these nuances, it is enough to tear yourself away from the monitor on still fine days and go out into the street: it is likely that the nearest cultural and historical heritage hand over.

1. The most romantic

The Marfino estate appeared at the end of the 18th century by the grace of Field Marshal Saltykov, who once defeated the Prussian King Frederick the Great at Kunersdorf. Not only outstanding Russian architects, but also talented serf masters were involved in its creation. Once the estate was famous for its magnificent receptions and theatrical performances, being the concentration of the cultural and spiritual life of the noble society: famous European artists and musicians who came on tour to Moscow often performed here. The fame of Marfin festivities and dog hunts resounded throughout the country. Now there is not a trace left of the former fun - the estate, in all seriousness, is occupied by one of the oldest military sanatoriums in the Moscow region. For this reason, it is not easy to get into the territory of the estate: you need to order a special pass in the sanatorium. But there are still workarounds. First you need to go to wooden bridge a pond around which the main buildings of the estate are grouped. Somewhere near the greenhouses in the fence there are holes that can be easily found along the trampled paths leading to them. In winter, the task is simplified: the fence is bypassed on the ice of the pond. Of particular note is the descent from the estate to the water, which ends with a small pier with winged griffins, and garden pavilions that have remained untouched since the time of Saltykov.

In the 30s of the 19th century, the estate passed to the Counts Panin and was already rebuilt under them in the romantic neo-Gothic style: jagged combs, pointed turrets and lancet windows made the palace look like medieval castle. From obvious cons— permanent repair and inaccessibility. Of the obvious advantages - an almost medieval romantic atmosphere and Marfina mineral water, which can be bought in shops along the way. Already outside the territory of the estate, on the way to Malo-Ivanovskoye, stands the Carriage Shed, next to which scenes from the films “At Home Among Strangers, A Stranger Among Our Own” and “The Pig and the Shepherd” were filmed. Also, the estate became the location for the filming of such films as "The Nest of Nobles", "The Woman Who Sings" and "The Master and Margarita".

2. The most unknown

Manor Znamenskoye-Gubaylovo"

How to get there:
by bus - from the stop "Metro Station Tushinskaya" by buses No. 542p and No. 542 to the stop "City Council";
by minibus - from the stop "Metro Station Tushinskaya" fixed-route taxi No. 120 to the stop "City Council".
Official site (site of the Znamensky Temple).

In Dubrovitsy, right on top of the hill, stands one of the main attractions of the southern suburbs - the Church of the Sign of the Blessed Virgin Mary, made in a baroque style unusual for Russian architecture. The building, without reservations, belongs to the “must see” category.

At various times, Dubrovitsy was owned by such ancient noble families as the Golitsyns and Potemkins. It was Prince Golitsyn who invited Domenico Trezzini himself, the author of the Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg, to build the temple. The renowned master was assisted by Polish, Swedish, German and Dutch masters. To the left of the temple is the estate itself. In the foreground is the manor palace, originally also built in the Baroque style, but rebuilt in the spirit of classicism in the 19th century - three floors with balconies, terraces and covered galleries.

Next to the main manor house there are four one-story outbuildings, once intended for the manager, servants, clergy and clergy. Inside the house, only the Armorial Hall, decorated with the family coats of arms of the owners, amazes with the luxury of artistic decoration today. Previously, the atmosphere of the palace was much more refined. Suffice it to say that in the late 80s of the 19th century, Prince Golitsyn enriched it with luxurious wooden Italian furniture, which he took from the ancient family palace in Rome. Not without reason, representatives of the House of Romanov and ambassadors of foreign states were frequent guests in Dubrovitsy. To the west of the estate there is a linden park: according to historians, some of the lindens were planted by Peter I himself. Currently, the All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Husbandry of the Russian Agricultural Academy, the Podolsky District OZAGS and the Council of Veterans of the Podolsky District are located in the estate palace. If you wish to participate in wedding photo sessions no, it is better to come to Dubrovitsy on a weekday - the estate is good almost at any time of the year. It is not surprising that Dubrovitsy often became a filming location for popular films and TV shows. So, a few years ago, an episode of the TV series Montecristo was filmed in the estate with Athos of All Rus' Veniamin Smekhov. The sites, which have turned from historical to filming sites, are regularly taken by sightseers. For example, every Sunday an educational and interactive program is held under the mysterious name "Mystical Evening in Dubrovitsy", the organizers of which promise a complete immersion in the atmosphere of secrets and mysteries of the 19th century.

4. Most cinematic

The construction of Serednikovo fell on the golden age of Russian estates, and it is remarkable largely due to the fact that Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov stayed here for a long time in his youth. The estate passed to the relatives of the poet's grandmother, the Stolypins, from the Vsevolozhsky family, who had owned the estate since the 1770s. It is surprising that Serednikovo is still associated more with the name of Lermontov than with Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin, who, in fact, grew up here. The fact that under the last owners Chaliapin and Rakhmaninov were frequent guests of the estate, for some reason, also does not cause due interest. Fifteen years ago, despondency and devastation reigned in the estate, and now it is a revived estate complex with a well-groomed territory. The employees of the estate lure "a light romantic architectural style, historical interiors of the Front House, classical landscape design and a mysterious landscape park.

In Serednikovo, they keep up with the times, offering to organize any (depending on the number of guests, program and budget) celebration - be it a wedding, anniversary or corporate event. The main modern feature of the estate is the Piligrim Porto cinema town, which is the scenery of England of the 18th century, which was built here for the filming of the feature film Notes of the Forwarding Agent of the Secret Office. In addition to "Notes", such historical films and popular modern TV series as "Admiral", "Servant of the Sovereigns", "The Case of Dead Souls", "Lermontov", "The Life and Death of Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin", the series "Poor Nastya" were filmed here. Cinema town is popular at any time of the year. Quests, theatrical themed shows and children's parties are organized here, wedding photo shoots are held.

Fans of outdoor activities can combine the cultural program with playing paintball or airsoft, climbing on the climbing wall, as well as riding quad bikes and horseback riding. All these activities bring a stable income to the estate. You don’t need to sign up for a tour of the estate in advance: just come, pay for the entrance ticket to the park, and then pay for the ticket for the tour service at the Parade House.

5. Most Popular

How to get there:
by car - along Volokolamskoye or Novorizhskoye highway to the turn to Ilyinskoye highway, then to the museum-estate "Arkhangelskoye";
by bus - from the Tushinskaya metro station by buses No. 541 and No. 549 to the Arkhangelskoye stop;
by minibus - from the metro station "Tushinskaya" by taxi No. 151 to the stop "Sanatorium".
by train - from the metro station "Rizhskaya", "Dmitrovskaya", "Voikovskaya", "Tushinskaya" to the station Pavshino, then by taxi No. 31 to the stop "Sanatorium" or by taxi No. 49 to the stop "Arkhangelskoye".
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The history of Arkhangelsk has more than one century. For three centuries, its owners were the princes Odoevsky, Golitsyn, Yusupov, and according to written sources, Arkhangelskoye has been known since the time of Ivan the Terrible. That architectural and park ensemble in the style of classicism, which visitors to the estate observe now, arose at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries. At this time, the heyday of estate construction in the Moscow region fell. Today, Arkhangelskoye is perhaps the only estate near Moscow that has managed to survive as an integral architectural and park ensemble with all the main elements of planning and development. The estate has often been compared and continues to be compared with luxurious Roman villas and French castles with their terraces, green lawns, clipped avenues and numerous marble statues.

Two-century-old larches, terraces descending to the Moscow River, stairs and balustrades, majestic statues and busts, a huge space in front of the main manor house, numerous paths and alleys - it’s worth coming to Arkhangelskoye if only to walk up to your heart’s content. As in the case of other estates, it is logical to combine walks along Arkhangelsk with cultural program. No wonder that Prince Nikolai Yusupov, who bought the estate in 1810, placed his collections of fine arts here. To date, the collection of paintings of the museum of the estate has more than four hundred canvases and is still one of the most significant collections of Western European painting in Russia.

The entrance to the museum is open for visitors, but to the palace ( Big house) - Not yet. The costs associated with its restoration, according to Arkhangelsky's employees, turned out to be incommensurably higher than funding. Therefore, the museum prudently began work with the restoration of the park, one of the best not only in the Moscow region, but also in Russia. In May 2007, the estate was able to open three ceremonial halls for the first tour show. At present, the restoration work of the main halls of the first floor of the palace, the quintessence of the best that was created in Russian estate art in the 18th-19th centuries, continues.

6. The most traditional

How to get there:
by bus - from the metro station "Ryazansky Prospekt" by buses No. 133 and No. 208 to the stop "Museum Kuskovo"; from the metro station "Vykhino" by bus number 620; from the metro station "Novogireevo" by buses No. 615 and No. 247 to the stop "Ulitsa Yunosti";
by minibus - from the metro station "Vykhino" by taxi No. 9M to the stop "Museum Kuskovo";
by trolleybus - from the metro station "Novogireevo" by trolleybus number 64 to the stop "Ulitsa Yunosti".
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In the view of most Muscovites, Kuskovo is such a park of culture and recreation, only
with a homestead on the coast. In fact, the Kuskovo estate of the 18th century, which belonged to the Sheremetevs, has nothing to do with the Kuskovo forest park. Among the entertainments that fit into the historical context is carriage rides. The permanent exhibition of Kuskovo consists of several buildings - the Palace, the Italian House, the Dutch House and the Grotto.

In addition, the State Museum of Ceramics is located on the estate, the exposition of which is located in the American Greenhouse and the Large Stone Greenhouse. These pavilions did not retain the historical "stuffing". Now they host the main exhibitions of the Museum of Ceramics. Entrance to exhibitions, the exhibits of which change from time to time, is for an additional fee.

From May to October, on Saturdays and Sundays, the museum is open until eight o'clock - information that cannot be found on the Kuskovo website, so it is better to check it by phone. Only one cafe is open on the estate, which is next to the American Greenhouse - a regular city diner with tea, coffee and buns. Outside the estate there is a large cafe with barbecue. The museum is aware that people sometimes want more than just a bite to eat, so if they have a ticket, museum visitors can leave the estate and then return safely. To enter the territory, it is enough to buy a ticket, and if you are a beneficiary, then go for free. Filming with a camera or camcorder - for an additional fee. Particularly desperate climb over a tall fence, but these are quickly caught. Entry into the estate on bicycles, roller skates or scooters is strictly prohibited - it is better to leave them outside, at the checkpoint, for example. The bike can be safely chained to the fence - the guards will not be indignant, they will even praise you.

7. Most creative

How to get there:
by train - from Yaroslavsky railway station (Komsomolskaya metro station) to Sergiev Posad or Alexandrov to Abramtsevo station, then walk along the forest path to the Museum-Reserve;
by car - by Yaroslavl highway to the turn to Leshkovo and Radonezh, then to Khotkovo, turn to Abramtsevo and along main road to the Museum-Reserve.
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A one-story manor house in Abramtsevo, built under the Golovins at the end of the 18th century, is one of the few monuments of not stone, but wooden Russian classicism that have survived to this day. In the middle of the 19th century, the estate was acquired by the author of The Scarlet Flower, writer Sergei Aksakov, who began a new, creative and writing page in the history of Abramtsevo. Aksakov's friends Turgenev, Gogol and Tyutchev often visited here. Since the beginning of the 1870s, the estate has been inextricably linked with the name of one of the most prominent patrons of the time, Savva Mamontov. He buys the estate with only one purpose - to preserve the creative line set by Aksakov, and invites artists to the estate who could work here quietly. At different times, Mikhail Vrubel and Viktor Vasnetsov, Ilya Repin and Valentin Serov visited Abramtsevo. In 1878, the main backbone of artists was transformed into the newly created Abramtsevo Art Circle, whose members committed themselves to developing Russian national art. According to the project of Polenov and Vasnetsov, the Church of the Savior was built in Abramtsevo, which later became the burial place of the Mamontovs, and the famous "Hut on Chicken Legs".

After the October Revolution of 1917, the estate was nationalized and turned into a museum, but the artistic traditions of the Mammoth circle were not interrupted: in the 20th century, artists Igor Grabar and Pyotr Konchalovsky, sculptors Vera Mukhina and Boris Korolev lived and worked in Abramtsevo. The park in Abramtsevo is very beautiful and ancient, as evidenced by the 300-year-old, according to scientists, oak. The special pride of the park is the “Vrubel bench”, decorated with ceramics. True, now it is closed from visitors by a transparent cap.

Not far from the bench beats the Aksakov spring, where not only artists came for water, but also the owners - Aksakov and Mamontov. The territory of the museum-reserve, without exaggeration, is huge - about 50 hectares. So don't go over. The museum's collection is also striking in scale: more than 25 thousand exhibits are kept here - paintings, drawings, sculptures, works of arts and crafts and folk art, as well as photographs and archives of the former owners of the estate. Interactive programs and creative workshops are regularly organized for children in Abramtsevo, including making traditional rag dolls, the famous Khotkovo ball, painting on textiles and painting nesting dolls and porcelain cups.

How to get there:
by car — 12th km of Kashirskoe shosse, turn to the estate "Gorki", then to the right; along the A105 highway (road to Domodedovo airport), turn to Meshcherino, then to the left along the main road; along the M4 “Don” highway until the turn to Vidnoye, then at the traffic light to the right, then to the left and to the roundabout;
by bus - from the metro station "Domodedovskaya" to the stop "Experimental base" ("Museum") by bus number 439.
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The first mention of Gorki is found in a traveling letter of Moscow scribes and is dated to the 16th century. At various times, Gorki, one of the few middle-sized estates with well-preserved building interiors, was owned by representatives of ancient noble families: Trubetskoy, Beketov, Lopukhin.

The construction of the architectural ensemble, which consisted of the Big House, two wings and numerous outbuildings, as well as the creation of two parks, was completed in the 20s of the 19th century. Since the end of the 70s, representatives of merchant dynasties have already owned Gorki. In 1909, the estate was acquired by the widow of patron Savva Morozov, under whose leadership the architectural and park ensemble, with the participation of the notorious Fyodor Shekhtel, was reconstructed in the neoclassical style. In 1918 the estate was nationalized, the southern wing and other buildings of the estate were adapted for a sanatorium. In September of the same year, Lenin first came to Gorki - here he recuperated after being wounded, subsequently came here on vacation and on weekends, and from May 1923 until his death in January 1924 he lived permanently in Gorki.

If you book a tour, you will be introduced to the life and daily schedule of the founder of the Soviet state literally by the minute: from waking up to going to bed. In the garage there is a Rolls-Royce sparkling to this day, in which Lenin traveled to the nearest villages and to hunt. A car bought in England was quickly adjusted to Russian conditions: at one of the Moscow factories, instead of the front wheels, they put skis for driving in the snow, and instead of the rear wheels, rubber tracks.

9. Most controversial

The Muranovo estate is best suited for the image of a “noble nest”. From 1816 until the revolution, the noble families of Engelhardt, Boratynsky, Putyat and Tyutchev lived here, all of whom were relatives to one another to one degree or another. And each of the surnames turned out to be involved in the literary life of Russia in the 19th century in its own way. It is not easy even for genealogists to keep track of the interweaving of destinies and family lines, but it is worth a try. Since 1816, Muranovo belonged to the Engelhardt family, one of whose daughters the poet Yevgeny Baratynsky married. He first visited Muranovo in 1826. In the poem “There is a sweet country, there is a corner on the earth…” he captured the characteristic Muran landscape with almost documentary accuracy: “I remember a clear, clean pond; / Under the canopy of branched birches, / Among the peaceful waters of its three islands bloom; / Lightening with cornfields between its wavy groves, / A mountain rises behind him, before him rustles in the bushes / And a mill splashes. A village, a wide meadow, / And there is a happy house ... There the soul flies, / There I would not get cold even in deep old age!

In the early 1840s, having become the owner of the estate, he built a cozy winter house here according to his own design, adapted for the life of a large family - he himself had seven children. After his early death in 1844, the house passes to another line of descendants of the Engelhardts, the family of the writer Nikolai Putyata, who was visited by Nikolai Gogol in Muranovo, the owner of Abramtsevo Sergey Aksakov (both fished in the local pond), as well as the poets Maykov and Odoevsky (about their passion nothing is known about fishing). Putyata's daughter, in turn, married the son of Fyodor Ivanovich Tyutchev Ivan. The poet himself, apparently, visited Muranovo only once, but over the years things and archives of all the descendants of Tyutchev have accumulated here, and as a result, the museum opened here in the Soviet years began to be called after him. The estate miraculously managed to survive during civil war and fully preserve their unique collections. Today it is an almost perfect example of a Russian estate of the 19th century.

If you love travel, architecture and are not ready to travel far at the moment, then you don’t have to. At your side are wonderful examples of baroque, classicism, romanticism, all-dogothic, empire ... estates near Moscow, noble nests, since their owners were enlightened people and invited the best architects to build.

Most beautiful estates Moscow region will be of interest not only to lovers of architecture. If you are relaxing with children, then the estate is a park. If with friends - the estate is usually a good restaurant. If you are with your parents, there is probably a church in the estate, your parents will certainly want to visit it. The park, the restaurant and the church will come in handy if you want to celebrate your wedding in the manor. The estates were built as a closed little world in which everything is there. So today, estates near Moscow- this is a whole world for entertainment and a pleasant stay.

Manor Arkhangelskoye

Manor Arkhangelskoye- undoubtedly the most popular noble estate near Moscow. A real Versailles near Moscow, with a regular park, an estate, a temple-tomb, a view of the Moscow River. The museum constantly hosts exhibitions of painting and drawing. Every year the estate hosts the Jazz Manor Jazz Festival.

How to get to the Arkhangelskoye estate:

• By car: along the Volokolamskoye or Novorizhskoye highway until the turn onto the Ilyinskoye highway, then - to the museum-estate "Arkhangelskoye";
• By public transport: from the metro station "Tushinskaya" minibus No. 151 to the stop "Sanatorium" or by buses No. 541, 549 to the stop "Arkhangelskoye"; from the metro station "Rizhskaya", "Dmitrovskaya", "Voykovskaya", "Tushinskaya" electric train to the station "Pavshino", then - minibus 31 to the stop "Sanatorium", or minibus number 49 to the stop "Arkhangelskoye".

Manor Abramtsevo

Aksakov's estate, later owned by Savva Mamontov, is a real fairy tale. The most famous place with the best view is Vrubel's bench. There is also a church and a “hut on chicken legs”, whose project belongs to Vasnetsov. Outside the estate there are stalls with curious hand-made souvenirs, as well as a good restaurant with views, a small menagerie, playgrounds.

How to get there:

• By car: along the Yaroslavl highway until the turn to Leshkovo and Radonezh, then to Khotkovo, turn to Abramtsevo and along the main road to the museum-reserve.
• By public transport: from the Yaroslavsky railway station (Komsomolskaya metro station) to Sergiev Posad or Aleksandrov to the Abramtsevo station, then walk along the forest path to the museum-reserve.

Manor Valuevo

Stunning architecture created by an unknown architect in Moscow region. Historical films were often filmed here, including The Hussar Ballad. The heyday of the estate fell on the possession of its Musin-Pushkin, who, while maintaining its classic core, organically supplemented and developed the buildings (there were built beautiful gate with deer). The main house has an Ionic portico and outbuildings. Very handsome hunting lodge with grotto. The temple was restored in the greenhouse building.

How to get there:

• By public transport: from the metro station "Yugo-Zapadnaya" by bus No. 611 and No. 590 to the stop "Sovkhoz-kombinat" Moskovsky ", then by bus No. 420 or No. 39 to the stop "Sanatorium" Valuevo "".
• By car: drive along the Kievskoe highway for 7 km. from the ring road, turn right to the village "Moskovsky", then 4 km. straight to Valuevo.

Bolshie Vyazemy

The ancient village of Bolshiye Vyazemy has been known since 1340. In the 16th century, the last horse station in front of Moscow. The estate belonged, among others, to Boris Godunov, who built a beautiful temple (one of the most beautiful in the Moscow region) - the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, the temple is a classic of the Russian Middle Ages.

False Dmitry I and Marina Mnishek, Kutuzov and Napoleon stayed in Vyazemy. Natalya Petrovna Golitsyna lived here - it was from her that Pushkin's "Queen of Spades" was written off, and from her son - Vladimir Lensky. Now the State Historical and Literary Museum Reserve named after A.I. A.S. Pushkin.

How to get there:

• By public transport: from the Belorussky railway station to the Golitsyno station, then walk about 1 km.
• By car: along Mozhaisk or Minsk highway. Without entering the village of Vyazemy itself, you need to turn left before the bridge, then drive 200 meters and turn right to the parking lot at the Church of the Transfiguration.

Manor Vvedenskoye

During its life, the estate changed many owners until it passed to the chamber-maid of honor A.P. Lopukhina (was donated by Paul I). It was Lopukhina who invited N.A. Lvov, one of the best architects of her time, to build her estate near Moscow. The Vvedenskaya Church was built in 1812. The estate is located on a hill, it offers a beautiful view of the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.

How to get there:

• By public transport: from the Belorussky railway station to the Zvenigorod station, then 2 km by bus.
• By car: 38th km of Rublevo-Uspenskoe Highway.

Manor Porechye

The village was granted by Elizaveta Petrovna to Count A.G. Razumovsky. His nephew at the beginning of the 18th century built a wooden house, laid out a park and built a Nativity Church. The French burned the house, but it was restored by D.I. Gilardi in 1838. Later, a unique park was laid out by a French gardener.

How to get there:

• By public transport: from the Belorussky railway station to the station. "Zvenigorod", then three stops by bus number 13. Then walk about 500 m.
• By car: along the Minsk highway, before turning to Golitsino, then follow the sign to Zvenigorod, before reaching Zvenigorod (before the bridge over the Moskva River) turn right at the sign "D / o Porechye", drive about 800 m and on the left there will be a stone stele "D / about Porechye".

Manor Almazovo

This estate near Moscow located away from populated areas and a busy highway. Once an elegant noble estate with a park and an extensive system of canals, today it can offer the traveler an outbuilding, a two-story house in the Empire style, a dilapidated bridge across Grand Canal and the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh (XIX century) in the style of "classicism".

How can I get to:

• By public transport: by bus No. 362 (route "Metro" Shchelkovskaya "- Monino") to the stop "Stallions", then walk. By train from the Yaroslavsky railway station to Fryazevo to the Monino station, then about 11 km by bus to Almazovo.
• By car: along the Shchelkovskoye highway past Nikolskoye-Trubetskoy and Pekhra-Pokrovsky before turning in Medvezhye lakes to Bolshiye Zherebtsy. From them, a right turn to Almazovo (following the sign "to the Sergius Church").

… Or where to go on a day off for lovers of architecture, beautiful nature and Russian history.

Undoubtedly, the most popular noble estate of the Moscow region. At one time, Arkhangelskoye was rightfully considered one of the most luxurious estates in Russia. The majestic beauty of the estate itself and the variety of unique museum collections brought Arkhangelskoye worldwide fame. Here you will find a huge park with dozens of architectural monuments of the XVIII-XIX centuries. This is a real Versailles near Moscow, with a regular park, an estate, a temple-tomb, a view of the Moscow River. And there is also a museum with unique collections of paintings of the 17th-19th centuries, engravings, sculptures and decorative and applied arts. The museum houses one of the largest collections of rare books in Russia - about 16,000 volumes.

How to get there: 1. From the station. m. "Tushinskaya" by bus 541, 549 or minibus 151, 541, 549. 2. From the Riga station by train to the station Pavshino (Rizhskoe direction), then by bus 524 to the stop "Sanatorium". 3. By car along Novorizhskoe highway. 3 km from the Moscow Ring Road at the interchange turn onto the Ilyinskoye highway, along which go towards Ilinskoye for about 3 km.

2. For connoisseurs of Russian literature - Ostafyevo

A beautiful estate with majestic colonnades and outbuildings is located on the banks of a wonderful picturesque lake. At one time, Alexander Pushkin gave her the name "Russian Parnassus": here in the 19th century Dmitriev and Griboedov, Baratynsky and Zhukovsky, Kuchelbeker, Pushkin, Davydov and Gogol and many other representatives of the "mental eminent" gathered as guests. Currently, the museum "Russian Parnassus" operates here. The estate currently stores such relics as Pushkin's vest and glove, birch bark, near which the poet stood during the duel, Abraham Hannibal's cane, Pushkin's oak desk.

How to get there: from the Kursk railway station or st. "Tsaritsyno" to the station. "Shcherbinka", auth. 45 to the stop. "Museum".

3. For connoisseurs of the abandoned - Grebnevo

An extensive architectural and park ensemble, which has been given the status of a historical and architectural monument of federal significance. The history of the manor has been known since the end of the 16th century. The estate was built on a grand scale! 8 stone buildings were erected here, most of which were built in the Gothic style, and a summer temple of the Grebnevskaya Mother of God was built behind the estate. In 1991, the building was destroyed by a terrible fire; since then it has been empty. Now the former palace threatens to finally turn into ruins, but its beauty and scope are impressive to this day. And scattered around magnificent scenery with powerful severe forests and hilly glades.

How to get there: along the Shchelkovo highway, turn to Shchelkovo, then through the whole city to Fryazino. Having passed Fryazino, immediately after the bridge across the Lyubaseevka River, turn right at the sign “Grebnevskaya Church”, then through the village. By bus: m. Shchelkovskaya, then bus. 361 to Fryazino, then bus. 23 march. taxi 20.

4. For lovers Soviet history- Lenin Hills

Here on protected area, located unique complex archaeological, architectural and historical monuments: the remains of a relict forest, a barrow group of the 10th-11th centuries; adits of ancient quarries and, finally, the manor and park ensemble “Gorki” (XIX-XX centuries), whose history begins in the 16th century. Gorki was owned by representatives of ancient Russian noble and princely families, and after the October Revolution, the estate turned into the residence of V.I. Lenin, where the first Soviet leader lived and worked for about two years. Now the monumental building of the museum of V.I. Lenin, built in 1987. Collected here are manuscripts, photographs, badges, books, posters reflecting political history Russia and the activities of the first head of the Soviet state. In addition, the estate has a museum of peasant life, created in 1982 and acquainting visitors with the peculiarities of the life of the peasants of the Moscow region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

How to get there: from the metro station "Domodedovskaya", bus number 439 to the stop "village of Gorki Leninskie".

5. For quiet walks in nature - Serednikovo

A recognized example of landscape gardening and manor architecture of the 18th century, keeping in its ensemble four eras of the heyday of Russian classicism, the golden age of Russian estates. It is famous, not least, for the fact that the great poet Mikhail Lermontov spent his summer holidays here in his youth. Today the estate has a vast, well-groomed and - what a pleasure! - a very sparse area. The special charm of Serednikovo is in the old English park with its age-old trees and deserted (if you wander away from the central alleys) paths. Nearby is small lake, on the shore of which you can have a romantic picnic.

How to get there: travel from Leningradsky railway station by train to st. Firsanovka, further author. No. 40 to the final stop. sanatorium "Mtsyri" By car - Leningradskoe shosse from MKAD, U-turn in the median strip towards Moscow in the village of Elino and after 500 meters - turn left to Firsanovka.

One of the most comfortable estates in the Moscow region and, perhaps, the main Chekhov's place in Russia. The best years of Anton Pavlovich passed here, and it was in Melikhovo that he wrote his famous plays "The Seagull", "Uncle Vanya", the stories "Ionych", "Ward No. 6", "The Man in the Case" - more than forty works in total. Today, the rooms in the main house look the same as under Chekhov. In addition, photographs of the writer are stored here, as well as books, manuscripts and personal belongings that belonged to him. Also on the territory of the estate there is a garden, a kitchen garden, a pond "Aquarium", on the banks of which Chekhov liked to sit with a fishing rod, an artificial hill, an outbuilding-kitchen with peasant household items of the 19th century. There is no large park in Melikhovo where you can get lost for a couple of hours, but it is really cozy here. By the way, theater performances and lectures are regularly held in the estate.

How to get there: by train from the Kursk railway station to the station. "Chekhov" or auth. No. 365 from Art. m. "South" to the station. "Chekhov". From Art. "Chekhov" by bus or fixed-route taxi No. 25 "Nerastannoye" to the stop. Melikhovo

Bykovo is a very beautiful and famous manor in the past, built by the favorite of Catherine II, the Moscow Governor-General Izmailov. All buildings are designed in the style of Masonic architecture, to which Mikhail Izmailov himself belonged. In an overgrown park Grand Palace in the style of English castles, and on the outskirts of the park rises a pseudo-Gothic two-story church built by Vasily Bazhenov. The place is quite neglected and not well maintained, but this only adds to its special charm.

How to get there: from Kazansky railway station to Udelnaya station. Then by buses 23 or 39 to the stop "Temple". Or from metro station Vykhino by bus 424 to the stop “Temple”.

8. For connoisseurs of Russian nature - Abramtsevo

In this modest estate near Moscow, at the end of the 19th century, Russian artists lived, whose paintings are now masterpieces of the Tretyakov Gallery: Vrubel, Vasnetsov, Surikov. And the most picturesque, primordially Russian landscapes around perfectly explain their choice. Bypassing the wooden bridge, thickets of raspberries, passing along the ravine, then across the river Voryu, in about twenty minutes you will find yourself opposite the entrance to the estate. And, although both the park and the estate are clearly in need of restoration, this place retains an amazing sense of authenticity, and you don’t have to strain yourself to imagine a cheerful and reckless fraternity of artists.

How to get there: by train from the Yaroslavl railway station, following to Sergiev Posad or Aleksandrov; from st. m. "VDNH" by bus number 388; by car along the Yaroslavl highway: before reaching Sergiev Posad, turn towards Leshkovo and Radonezh, then to Khotkovo, turn towards Abramtsevo.

This estate near Moscow is familiar to many from photographs and even drawings on postage stamps. The main manor house in Marfino is not even a house in the generally accepted style, but a real neo-Gothic castle on the shore of a pond! A wide staircase leads from the castle to the water, which ends with a pier with fountains and winged griffins. On the famous staircase of the estate, the scenes of Satan's ball for the film "The Master and Margarita" by Yuri Kara were filmed. Currently, the estate houses the "Marfinsky Central Military Clinical Sanatorium", the "kennels" are equipped with a casino and the "House of Life", the Peter and Paul Church functions. It is very difficult to get to the estate - for this you need to order a pass. Otherwise, you can see it from the opposite side of the manor pond.