Moscow is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is simply impossible to describe all its sights. Amazing in their beauty are the old Russian estates located in the capital and its environs. Emperors and princes, counts and members of the intelligentsia class were the owners of these mansions.
Currently, expositions are located on the territory of many estates. They acquaint visitors in detail with the way of life of representatives of previous centuries. Moscow and suburban estate-museums are architectural and historical monuments. They are under state protection.
Moscow estates today are of interest not only to Muscovites, but also to guests of the capital. On the territory of these historical places for Russia there are parks and gardens where adults with their children, young people and foreigners like to come. Visitors to these invaluable treasures of the past will certainly feel peace and harmony here.
Serednikovo
This estate near Moscow is a vivid example of Russian classicism in architectural and park architecture. It is located twenty-five kilometers fromcapital, south of the Firsanovka platform.
The Serednikovo estate near Moscow is not only an architectural monument. It is one of those places where the memory of M. Yu. Lermontov - the great Russian poet. He stayed in Serednikovo for a long time, being young. Since 1992, the estate has been rented by the Lermontov Heritage Association, which is headed by the poet's descendant, his full namesake.
The history of Serednikovo began back in those distant times, when these lands were in the possession of the Dobryninsky commanders. However, the construction of the main part of the estate complex began only in 1775. Then the owner of the estate was Senator V. A. Vsevolozhsky. The rich nobleman did not spare money for the arrangement of his estate. He built a manor house, and for servants and guests - four two-story outbuildings. On the territory of the estate during this period, a cattle yard was equipped and a stud farm, a tin and linen factory, cabinetmakers' workshops were erected.
A perfect addition to the house was the driveway, along which there are outbuildings. The Serednikovo estate is surrounded by a park ensemble of amazing beauty. Its main decoration are ancient trees. The layout of the park was carried out taking into account the natural landscape, the peculiarity of which was the presence of deep ravines. And to this day, the bridges thrown over them have been preserved.
Arkhangelsk
Many estates near Moscow are monuments of the artistic culture of Russia. Among them is Arkhangelsk. This state museum-estate is located to the westMoscow, twenty kilometers from the capital, on the territory of the Krasnogorsk region. The estate is famous for its majestic beauty and the uniqueness of the collections on display.
Until 1810, the princes Golitsyn were the owners of the estate. Later, N. Yusupov became its owner. At the same time, Prince Arkhangelskoye was included in the list of the most popular places where the entire color of the high society of the capital gathered. The estate was visited by Russian emperors, and noble nobles, and famous poets, and politicians.
The architectural ensemble of Arkhangelskoye includes the Grand Palace, the theatre, the Church of the Archangel Michael, the temple-tomb, as well as a regular park, laid out in the 18th century, on the territory of which the Small Palace "Caprice" was erected.
The estate is located near the Moscow River. Alleys of the park descend to its banks, decorated with marble statues, busts, vases and benches made by Italian masters.
The Arkhangelsky museum keeps unique collections of paintings of the 17th-19th centuries, sculptures, engravings and objects of arts and crafts. Here is the largest collection of rare books in Russia, including sixteen thousand volumes.
Kuskovo
The estates of Moscow and the Moscow region belonged to representatives of high society. So, Kuskovo was the country residence of the Sheremetevs. The estate is located in the Petrovsky district of the capital.
Many magnificent manor buildings have survived to this day. Among them are the Hermitage and the Grotto, the palace and the Bolshayastone greenhouse, Dutch and Italian houses, as well as an old church. A special attraction of Kuskovo is a remarkably preserved park with ponds, original pavilions and marble sculptures.
Since 1919, the estate has the status of a state museum. In 1938, it was merged with the Museum of Ceramics, which is the only such institution in Russia. The collection of the museum "Kuskovo", which visitors can see the estate, includes exhibits of glass and ceramics, made in the period from ancient times to the present day. The highlight of the exposition is a unique collection of porcelain made at Russian manufactories.
Ostankino
Not only estates near Moscow were in the possession of the Sheremetevs. They owned the Ostankino estate, which is located in the northern part of the Russian capital.
In the middle of the XVI century. The estate was owned by the Shchelkalovs. Here was the boyar court, there was a small wooden church. At the end of the XVIII century. Sheremetiev became the owner of the estate. The count built a famous theater on its territory. The architecture of this majestic building was made in strict and solemn forms of classicism.
One of the oldest monuments preserved on the territory of Ostankino is the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, built in the 17th century. Visitors to the estate museum can admire a collection of ancient Russian icons and wooden sculptures, furniture and lighting fixtures.
Tsaritsyno
Manyestates near Moscow are the keepers of antiquity. One of the most famous among them is Tsaritsyno. This estate has a remarkable history. They built it in a place called "black mud". Construction continued over a long period and ended only today.
Today, the Tsaritsyno Museum-Estate is a vast palace complex, adjacent to the park, where the largest cascade of ponds in Moscow is located.
Izmailovo
Manors near Moscow, photos of which allow you to appreciate the grandeur and solemnity of the estates, are the cultural and historical heritage of Russia. Among them is Izmailovo. Starting from the 17th century. this estate belonged to the rulers of the country.
On its territory, Peter led his amusing regiments to attack. Here, in the Deer Pond, he launched a small English boat - the first ship of the Russian fleet. To this day, the Back and Front Gates of the Sovereign Court and the Bridge Tower have been preserved in Izmailovo.
Eurasia
This is a modern estate, located near the capital. She became famous in 2008. It was then that the estate near Moscow "Eurasia" was among the ten most expensive in the world. Its owner asked for a record amount for those times, which amounted to one hundred million dollars. Soon, the estate near Moscow "Eurasia" began to enter the top five, and then the top three in terms of cost.
On the ground floor of the house is a Japanese patio, decorated with a rock garden. Second floorreserved for its own cinema. There is also a sports and recreation complex in the estate. Its first floor is occupied by a huge swimming pool. In "Eurasia" built various baths - Finnish, Russian, Turkish - for every taste. From the windows there is a view of the artificial lake, the forest and the river emerging from the forest, turning towards the house and again hiding in the thicket.
