Minsk. The Vankovich Estate

The history of the estate dates back to the end of the XVIII century, when it passed from the possessions of the Radziwill family to the Vankovich family, less noble, but also very significant. With the change of owners, the house itself began to change: the old wooden one was replaced by a new stone building. French furniture, an extensive library, paintings appeared inside the new house — everything that should be in the country estate of a noble family.

The comfort inside was complemented by the comfort outside — around the house there was an elegant park with an area of 14 hectares, with ponds and sculptures. This beauty, multiplied by the hospitality of the hosts, created the Vankovich estate a reputation as a hospitable home. For almost a hundred years, it remained a place of gathering and hospitality of the Minsk intelligentsia, despite its significant distance from the then Minsk.

Until 1839, a talented representative of the Vankovich family, Valentiy, lived in this estate. The artist, the author of portraits of many contemporaries, including Adam Mickiewicz and Alexander Pushkin. Like Vladimir Vysotsky, Valenti lived for only 42 years. His descendants remained on the estate until the arrival of Soviet power.

And what was the fate of the estate in the devastating XX century? Like many other architectural monuments, the estate was nationalized in 1920. For 60 years, the Soviet state used its walls for various needs: the NKVD school, the village council and even a greenhouse plant. It was only in 1981 that the Vankovich estate was recognized as a monument of history and culture, starting a new chapter in its history. However, the first 30 years of this period were still marked by desolation and ruin. The house was slowly destroyed until an investor was found.

In 2013, the little Vankovich Estate reopened its doors to the guests of the big Minsk. Despite the emergency condition of the building, the designers carefully preserved its original appearance. It took the wonders of engineering to integrate modern technical capabilities into fragile historical walls: air conditioning systems, communications, powerful ventilation and a huge kitchen, the smells of which you will not feel in the halls. And by the way, there are no fewer than 10 halls.

Today, these 10 halls of the multifunctional leisure complex are happy to welcome guests, offering them a unique combination of historical heritage and modern amenities.