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Kuzmino. A 19th-century postal station.

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Belarus, Vitebsk region, Gorodoksky district, Kuzmino village

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20.02.2025

Description

The postal station in Kuzmino, built in the first half of the 19th century, is an interesting monument of road architecture. In 1896, it was located on the old St. Petersburg-Kiev highway, which was an important transport artery of that time. These stations served as a resting place for travelers, where they could change horses and receive mail.

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Historical

Historical

Architectural monument

Architectural monument

Location

Latitude: 55.64728665
Longitude: 29.99267595

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Ольга Ерёменко

20.02.2025

19th century postal station in the village of Kuzmino.

The station building, made of brick according to the 1846 project, has retained its main house, an outbuilding, a barn with a cellar, a carriage house and a well. All these elements have been restored and are in excellent condition. The building's design harmoniously combines the features of the pseudo-Gothic style and the classical trend: tall lancet windows and a pseudo-Gothic portal, as well as a small rectangular attic above the entrance and corner pilasters. Above the entrance, the overhang is supported by cast decorative brackets decorated with floral patterns.


In the 90s of the 20th century, a roadside service was organized on the territory of the station, which attracted both locals and passersby. The cafe on the St. Petersburg–Odessa highway became a popular stopover spot where various people, including bandits and policemen, met. However, the entrepreneur who ran this business went bankrupt, and the building became the property of Vitsebskavtodor.


In 2010, the building was transformed: a cafe with a banquet hall for 16 people and a mini-bar was located in the main house, the wing became a motel for five people, and the carriage house turned into a garage with a warehouse. However, the management of the cafe and the motel was unsuccessful, and the building began to be rented out to tenants, who also did not stay for long. Eventually, the building was put up for sale again.


Thus, the postal station in Kuzmino is not only a historical monument, but also reflects the changes in life and business for more than a hundred years.

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