The Leningrad region boasts an incredible number of palace and park ensembles and old estates, many of which have survived to this day in good condition. A worthy example of this is the Stroganovs' estate Maryino in the village of Andrianovo. The history of this estate begins in the first half of the 18th century. What is the state of the estate today and are there tours?
Through the pages of history
In 1726, in the area near the modern village of Andrianovo, the construction of the estate began. Baroness Maria Yakovlevna Stroganova, the godfather of Emperor Peter I and the wife of G. D., personally supervised the construction and improvement of the estate. Stroganov. It is worth noting that already at that time the Stroganov family was quite noble and rich. Initially, the main manor house was wooden. The Stroganov estate changed dramatically in 1811. Sofia Vladimirovna Stroganova, nee Golitsyna, becomes the new owner of the estate. The estate gets its modern name -Maryino in honor of the founder Maria Yakovlevna. Sofia Vladimirovna decides to build a new palace. The architect A. N. worked on the project. Voronikhin, and then his students. The final version of the future manor house is created by I. F. Kolodin. The Stroganov estate has a semicircular shape in plan. This is a two-story building.
The main house is made in the classical style and is very similar to the Grand Pavlovsk Palace. The estate had as many as five main entrances, each of which was decorated with sculptures of lions. The palace was completed in 1817, after which the hostess paid the most attention to interior decoration and landscaping of the garden. Gradually, pavilions and other buildings appear on the territory of the park. Thanks to its rich and fashionable decoration, as well as the versatile personality of the owner, the Maryino estate becomes the center of social life. The most noble families of St. Petersburg, including representatives of the ruling dynasty, regularly came here. Sofia Vladimirovna was also engaged in social activities and housekeeping. On the territory of the estate there was an agricultural school, several factories, fruits and vegetables were grown for sale. The descendants of the Stroganov-Golitsyn family owned the estate until 1914, but none of them paid as much attention to this place as Sofia Vladimirovna.
Maryino Manor in the times of the USSR and modern Russia
The latest history of the Stroganov estate begins after the 1917 revolution. Like all such palace and park complexes, Maryino was nationalized. In the main mansionopened a museum for tourists. Part of the property of the estate (mainly art objects and rare books) was transferred to the Russian Museum and the Hermitage. In 1927, a rest house for scientists was opened in the palace, and a little later the building was transferred to the experimental station of the Geological Prospecting Institute. The Stroganov estate was badly damaged during the Second World War. The reconstruction was carried out in 1959, after which the palace became a boarding school, and then a dispensary. It would seem that the historical and museum history of the luxurious estate should have ended there. But in 2008 the estate became private property. After major renovations and renovations, the chic park and main house have reopened to the public.
The Stroganov Estate: photos of the palace and park today
The palace in Maryino has been restored today, it houses a museum exposition and a modern hotel complex. The facade of the building is painted in original colors, even the stone lions are in their places. A large-scale reconstruction of the park has been carried out. Landscaping of the territory was carried out according to old plans and watercolors. In the English park you can see sculptures and various interesting buildings. The estate of the Stroganovs-Golitsyns Maryino has always been famous for its ponds, cascades, bridges and grottoes. You can admire the recreated works of garden and park art here and today. Many tourists also like a small stone tower at the entrance to the territory and a Chinese corner of the garden with an original bridge and a gazebo. Picturesque, but a little sad place -ruins of an old church.
Modern service and 19th century luxury
Today the Maryino estate is a private cultural and entertainment complex. A modern hotel operates in part of the palace. Anyone can rent a room here, decorated in the spirit of the 19th century. And this is not just another stylization, but a high-quality reconstruction of the noble chambers. Guests are offered to rent banquet halls, front rooms and cellars of the estate. Here you can hold a banquet, cultural or business event. By individual agreement with the administration, it is possible to rent lawns, pergolas or the entire territory of the park. Maryino Manor is an ideal place for a wedding celebration with on-site registration. Public events are also held in the palace and park complex. Some of them are free, while others require pre-purchase or registration.
Actual information for visitors
Count Stroganov's estate after restoration has become one of the tourist centers of the Leningrad region. Entrance to the territory of the English park is free. Inspection of the museum exposition and other services of the cultural and entertainment complex are paid separately. The estate has a stable where you can order a horse ride or carriage ride, as well as rent a horse for a photo session. Bad news for those who come alone or in the company of their closest friends to Maryino (the Stroganov estate): the tour is available only by prior order for organized groups. Tovisit the museum, contact the property.
How to get to Maryino?
The Stroganov estate is located about 70 kilometers from St. Petersburg. The nearest town is Tosno, about 20 km from it to the old estate. If you go on a trip in your own car, then you should focus on the village of Andrianovo. To get to this settlement, you need to leave St. Petersburg along the Moskovsky highway and move straight ahead to the sign for Tarasovo and Andrianovo. Next, you need to navigate by the signs of the cultural and entertainment complex. Very soon, Maryino, the Stroganovs' estate, will appear on the right side. How to get there by public transport? The easiest way is to sign up for an organized tour. On your own, you can take a commuter train to Tosno, and then take a regular bus to Andrianovo.
Reviews of tourists
Every year, a huge number of residents of the Leningrad region and travelers from other regions of Russia visit the Maryino estate. Impressions from excursions and walks in the park are different for everyone. Many tourists love this place. The park territory pleases with picturesque landscapes, it is clean and beautiful here at any time of the year. Some do not like that the estate is used today as a hotel and restaurant. Indeed, there are no genuine historical objects in the interiors (with the exception of the museum exhibition), wedding celebrations are regularly held in the palace andbanquets. However, it is worth noting that the restoration of such a building and a huge park area requires large material investments. If the estate had remained in state ownership, then it would have been waiting for its transformation into a museum for more than a decade.
