Gomel. Boguslavsky Estate and Park complex.

In Gomel, in the shadow of the famous Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace, there is another historical gem - the Boguslavsky Estate and Park complex, or Boguslavsky farmstead. Unlike the grand palace, this manor has always been the working, economic heart of a huge estate. Today it is one of the few well-preserved examples of 19th-century manor and economic architecture in Belarus, where life is still in full swing.

The history of this place begins long before the appearance of the first stone buildings. The lands on which the folvark is located were part of the possessions of Count Nikolai Petrovich Rumyantsev. It was during his time that one of the economies was organized here - Boguslavskaya, which became the administrative and economic center of the district.

For the first time, the Boguslavsky farmstead appears on the plan of the Gomel neighborhood in 1838, although it is assumed that a small estate existed here as early as the XVIII century. After Rumyantsev's death, the complex passed into the possession of the Paskevich family, who owned it until the 1917 revolution. The active construction that shaped the appearance of the estate took place in 1849.

After the revolution, in the 1920s, a stud farm was established on the territory of the former farm, which largely determined its future fate. The buildings continued to be used for their intended purpose, which helped them to survive to this day. Today, the Gomel Regional Center of the Olympic Reserve for Applied Sports is located here, and equestrian traditions have not been interrupted for almost a century.

The main value of the complex is its preserved buildings, each of which is an architectural monument. In total, there are nine facilities on the territory of the folwark, built at different times - from the end of the XVIII to the beginning of the XX century. Let's focus on the most significant ones.

Winery (1849)

This is perhaps the most recognizable and elegant building in the complex. A one-story rectangular brick building with a basement. Its main entrance is decorated with an elegant two-column portico with a triangular pediment. The architectural decor is made in the technique of brickwork without plaster: pilasters, sandriks above the windows, round lucarns and figured attics create a rich, expressive appearance. Interestingly, the basement, where the finished products were stored, has been preserved, but its windows are sealed up today. Currently, the representative office of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus for the Gomel region is located in the winery building.

Stable with arena (late 18th century)

The stable building with the arena is an example of a complex spatial solution. It consists of a rectangular stable and a rounded riding arena adjacent to it. It is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the complex. Its plastered facades are rhythmically divided by window openings located in niches. The building is still used for its intended purpose and belongs to the equestrian sports school.

Stables (early 20th century)

These buildings, built later, demonstrate a different architectural approach. They are made in brick style without plaster, with rich brickwork decoration. The facades are decorated with rusticated shoulder blades, arched friezes and cornices.

The history of the construction of one of these stables is interesting. For a long time it was believed that it was erected at the end of the XVIII century, but research conducted during the recent reconstruction proved that the building appeared later. On the estate plans of 1862 and 1874, a wooden house is marked in this place, and during the restoration, the date "1911" was found scratched into the brick in the wall of the neighboring stable. The bricks for the construction were supplied by the "N.Chernin. Volotova" factory, which worked at the beginning of the 20th century. Thus, the architectural chronicle of the farmstead continues to be refined.

Park and water system

The Boguslavsky Estate was not just a complex of outbuildings. An important part of it was a landscape park with a cascade of ponds and a lime alley, which served as a real decoration of the estate. Part of the park is now a public use area, and its picturesque corners are accessible for walking.

The Boguslavsky Manor and Park complex is a living story. Despite the fact that until recently only one building (the winery) had the official status of historical and cultural value, the entire ensemble is of great interest to researchers and tourists. Today, the situation is changing for the better.

In January 2026, after a large-scale reconstruction, an updated stable was opened at the beginning of the 20th century. In the course of the work carried out with maximum preservation of the authentic appearance, interesting artifacts were discovered, for example, fragments of unique tiles from the Paskevich years.

Local authorities and enthusiasts are actively discussing the prospects of including the farmstead in the tourist infrastructure of Gomel. The unique atmosphere and architectural expressiveness of the complex open up great potential for cultural events and the development of outdoor sports initiatives. This architectural "hidden gem" of Gomel is finally starting to receive well-deserved attention, and it is hoped that soon it will become no less a popular attraction than the famous palace.