The estate of the Bryanchaninovs

Literary, musical and theatrical evenings, cultural and educational programs for family holidays are held in the old manor. The future of the renovated architectural monument promises to be very bright for the events, and therefore interesting for the citizens of Vologda.

The manor Park in Pokrovsky is one of the few extant examples of landscape art of the XVIII-XIX centuries. The layout of the park is set by eight lime alleys (lime trees were brought to the estates of Russian landlords by fifteen-year-old trees from special nurseries that Moscow merchants started under Catherine II), whose geometric lines intersect to form a star. The park descends in three terraces to the south along the slope of a tapering hill. The main alley, the so-called "proshpekt", starts from the parterre flower bed at the southern facade of the building and, turning into a path, stretches through the entire park to the pond, rich in fish in the old days. The border of the first and second terraces of the park is formed by a line of fruit trees. In the center of the middle terrace, the earthen ramparts of the labyrinth have been preserved, not far from which there was once a stone grotto made of cobblestone. This part of the park is dominated by hardwood trees. The lower terrace is a wide meadow. Alexandra Kupreyanova described it in her memoirs as follows: "In the third part of the garden, more open to sunlight, garden plants are placed - berries, fruits and vegetables. Here, by the natural force of water pressure, there is a gushing fountain that gives coolness and irrigation to the plant kingdom. From the top of this part of the garden there is a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and neighboring manor houses. At the end of the garden there are extensive greenhouses - for flowers, fruits and vegetables." In early July, garden bells bloom in Pokrovsky. For a few days, the entire space of the upper terrace of the park is filled with blue flowers. The garden variety of the bell was brought to Russia from Holland by Peter I. This biennial quickly took root in Russian estates and annually gives abundant flowering. The nature of Pokrovsky is distinguished by its botanical diversity, which arose from the centuries-old mixing of wild and cultural flora. For many years, associate professor of Vologda State Pedagogical University Natalia Repina has been studying the manor park, and its flower design is the famous Vologda florist Elena Antipina. It is pleasant to walk through the old park at any time of the year, but it is especially beautiful here in autumn. Away from the noise of the city, you can enjoy the bright colors of nature, silence and tranquility for an infinitely long time...

A look into the future

Expositions are open in the estate. Through the efforts of museum and scientific workers, restorers, representatives of the diocese, historical documents, archival materials, photographs about the life of the village of Pokrovskoye, about St. Ignatius, and other representatives of the ancient Bryanchaninov family were prepared for display. A worthy place is occupied by the reflection of all stages of the scientific restoration of the manor complex.

The manor Park in Pokrovsky is one of the few extant examples of landscape art of the XVIII-XIX centuries. The layout of the park is set by eight lime alleys (lime trees were brought to the estates of Russian landlords by fifteen-year-old trees from special nurseries that Moscow merchants started under Catherine II), whose geometric lines intersect to form a star. The park descends in three terraces to the south along the slope of a tapering hill. The main alley, the so-called "proshpekt", starts from the parterre flower bed at the southern facade of the building and, turning into a path, stretches through the entire park to the pond, rich in fish in the old days. The border of the first and second terraces of the park is formed by a line of fruit trees. In the center of the middle terrace, the earthen ramparts of the labyrinth have been preserved, not far from which there was once a stone grotto made of cobblestone. This part of the park is dominated by hardwood trees. The lower terrace is a wide meadow. Alexandra Kupreyanova described it in her memoirs as follows: "In the third part of the garden, more open to sunlight, garden plants are placed - berries, fruits and vegetables. Here, by the natural force of water pressure, there is a gushing fountain that gives coolness and irrigation to the plant kingdom. From the top of this part of the garden there is a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and neighboring manor houses. At the end of the garden there are extensive greenhouses - for flowers, fruits and vegetables." In early July, garden bells bloom in Pokrovsky. For a few days, the entire space of the upper terrace of the park is filled with blue flowers. The garden variety of the bell was brought to Russia from Holland by Peter I. This biennial quickly took root in Russian estates and annually gives abundant flowering. The nature of Pokrovsky is distinguished by its botanical diversity, which arose from the centuries-old mixing of wild and cultural flora. For many years, associate professor of Vologda State Pedagogical University Natalia Repina has been studying the manor park, and its flower design is the famous Vologda florist Elena Antipina.

The manor Park in Pokrovsky is one of the few extant examples of landscape art of the XVIII-XIX centuries. The layout of the park is set by eight lime alleys (lime trees were brought to the estates of Russian landlords by fifteen-year-old trees from special nurseries that Moscow merchants started under Catherine II), whose geometric lines intersect to form a star. The park descends in three terraces to the south along the slope of a tapering hill. The main alley, the so-called "proshpekt", starts from the parterre flower bed at the southern facade of the building and, turning into a path, stretches through the entire park to the pond, rich in fish in the old days. The border of the first and second terraces of the park is formed by a line of fruit trees. In the center of the middle terrace, the earthen ramparts of the labyrinth have been preserved, not far from which there was once a stone grotto made of cobblestone. This part of the park is dominated by hardwood trees. The lower terrace is a wide meadow. Alexandra Kupreyanova described it in her memoirs as follows: "In the third part of the garden, more open to sunlight, garden plants are placed - berries, fruits and vegetables. Here, by the natural force of water pressure, there is a gushing fountain that gives coolness and irrigation to the plant kingdom. From the top of this part of the garden there is a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and neighboring manor houses. At the end of the garden there are extensive greenhouses - for flowers, fruits and vegetables." In early July, garden bells bloom in Pokrovsky. For a few days, the entire space of the upper terrace of the park is filled with blue flowers. The garden variety of the bell was brought to Russia from Holland by Peter I. This biennial quickly took root in Russian estates and annually gives abundant flowering.

The manor Park in Pokrovsky is one of the few extant examples of landscape art of the XVIII-XIX centuries. The layout of the park is set by eight lime alleys (lime trees were brought to the estates of Russian landlords by fifteen-year-old trees from special nurseries that Moscow merchants started under Catherine II), whose geometric lines intersect to form a star. The park descends in three terraces to the south along the slope of a tapering hill. The main alley, the so-called "proshpekt", starts from the parterre flower bed at the southern facade of the building and, turning into a path, stretches through the entire park to the pond, rich in fish in the old days. The border of the first and second terraces of the park is formed by a line of fruit trees. In the center of the middle terrace, the earthen ramparts of the labyrinth have been preserved, not far from which there was once a stone grotto made of cobblestone. This part of the park is dominated by hardwood trees. The lower terrace is a wide meadow. Alexandra Kupreyanova described it in her memoirs as follows: "In the third part of the garden, more open to sunlight, garden plants are placed - berries, fruits and vegetables. Here, by the natural force of water pressure, there is a gushing fountain that gives coolness and irrigation to the plant kingdom. From the top of this part of the garden there is a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and neighboring manor houses. At the end of the garden there are extensive greenhouses - for flowers, fruits and vegetables."

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration. In one of the letters to his relatives Ignatius Bryanchaninov wrote: "I want to go back to the pink dream." The "pink dream" was considered a metaphor, but a study of the color of the facade walls of the building carried out during the scientific restoration revealed their original pink hue. It turned out that contrary to the established opinion, in the aesthetic preferences of the beginning of the XIX century, the interiors of the house were not pale at all, but had saturated colors: in addition to pink, there are other shades – green, pearl gray. During the restoration of the estate, the paint was chosen as close as possible to the original, wooden floors made of precious wood were restored, room lamps were made according to old samples in St. Petersburg. The elements of the stucco decoration - palmettes* - in the central and most beautiful hall of the house - the round dining room - are made by hand. The brick Pokrovsky Church was built in the style of early classicism in 1810. An internal path – no more than twenty steps - separates the house from the church porch. The old photographs of the church show that the interior decoration of the temple echoes the architectural forms of the estate. This testifies not only to the unity of the style of the entire estate ensemble, but also that the church was an integral part of the life of the estate. The deeply religious Bryanchaninovs regularly attended divine services. The custody of the church in the 1990s was assumed by the community of the Vologda Alexander Nevsky Church. His priests perform divine services in Pokrovsky on the day of the memory of St. Ignatius on May 13. Many believers from Vologda, Gryazovets, and surrounding villages gather here annually for the patronal feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. To the left of the church is the family necropolis. In 2006, the grave of Vladimir Nikolaevich Bryanchaninov appeared in the family fence. The last owner of the estate died in France in 1963, his ashes were transported to his historical homeland by his granddaughter Tatiana Watson. Since 1994, she has been coming to Pokrovskoye from Australia every year. Those who communicated with Tatiana Alexandrovna, note her special love for the motherland. A park that has passed through the centuries...

The manor Park in Pokrovsky is one of the few extant examples of landscape art of the XVIII-XIX centuries. The layout of the park is set by eight lime alleys (lime trees were brought to the estates of Russian landlords by fifteen-year-old trees from special nurseries that Moscow merchants started under Catherine II), whose geometric lines intersect to form a star. The park descends in three terraces to the south along the slope of a tapering hill. The main alley, the so-called "proshpekt", starts from the parterre flower bed at the southern facade of the building and, turning into a path, stretches through the entire park to the pond, rich in fish in the old days.

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration. In one of the letters to his relatives Ignatius Bryanchaninov wrote: "I want to go back to the pink dream." The "pink dream" was considered a metaphor, but a study of the color of the facade walls of the building carried out during the scientific restoration revealed their original pink hue. It turned out that contrary to the established opinion, in the aesthetic preferences of the beginning of the XIX century, the interiors of the house were not pale at all, but had saturated colors: in addition to pink, there are other shades – green, pearl gray. During the restoration of the estate, the paint was chosen as close as possible to the original, wooden floors made of precious wood were restored, room lamps were made according to old samples in St. Petersburg. The elements of the stucco decoration - palmettes* - in the central and most beautiful hall of the house - the round dining room - are made by hand. The brick Pokrovsky Church was built in the style of early classicism in 1810. An internal path – no more than twenty steps - separates the house from the church porch. The old photographs of the church show that the interior decoration of the temple echoes the architectural forms of the estate. This testifies not only to the unity of the style of the entire estate ensemble, but also that the church was an integral part of the life of the estate. The deeply religious Bryanchaninovs regularly attended divine services. The custody of the church in the 1990s was assumed by the community of the Vologda Alexander Nevsky Church. His priests perform divine services in Pokrovsky on the day of the memory of St. Ignatius on May 13. Many believers from Vologda, Gryazovets, and surrounding villages gather here annually for the patronal feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. To the left of the church is the family necropolis. In 2006, the grave of Vladimir Nikolaevich Bryanchaninov appeared in the family fence. The last owner of the estate died in France in 1963, his ashes were transported to his historical homeland by his granddaughter Tatiana Watson. Since 1994, she has been coming to Pokrovskoye from Australia every year. Those who communicated with Tatiana Alexandrovna, note her special love for the motherland.

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration. In one of the letters to his relatives Ignatius Bryanchaninov wrote: "I want to go back to the pink dream." The "pink dream" was considered a metaphor, but a study of the color of the facade walls of the building carried out during the scientific restoration revealed their original pink hue. It turned out that contrary to the established opinion, in the aesthetic preferences of the beginning of the XIX century, the interiors of the house were not pale at all, but had saturated colors: in addition to pink, there are other shades – green, pearl gray. During the restoration of the estate, the paint was chosen as close as possible to the original, wooden floors made of precious wood were restored, room lamps were made according to old samples in St. Petersburg. The elements of the stucco decoration - palmettes* - in the central and most beautiful hall of the house - the round dining room - are made by hand. The brick Pokrovsky Church was built in the style of early classicism in 1810. An internal path – no more than twenty steps - separates the house from the church porch. The old photographs of the church show that the interior decoration of the temple echoes the architectural forms of the estate. This testifies not only to the unity of the style of the entire estate ensemble, but also that the church was an integral part of the life of the estate. The deeply religious Bryanchaninovs regularly attended divine services. The custody of the church in the 1990s was assumed by the community of the Vologda Alexander Nevsky Church. His priests perform divine services in Pokrovsky on the day of the memory of St. Ignatius on May 13. Many believers from Vologda, Gryazovets, and surrounding villages gather here annually for the patronal feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos.

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration. In one of the letters to his relatives Ignatius Bryanchaninov wrote: "I want to go back to the pink dream." The "pink dream" was considered a metaphor, but a study of the color of the facade walls of the building carried out during the scientific restoration revealed their original pink hue. It turned out that contrary to the established opinion, in the aesthetic preferences of the beginning of the XIX century, the interiors of the house were not pale at all, but had saturated colors: in addition to pink, there are other shades – green, pearl gray. During the restoration of the estate, the paint was chosen as close as possible to the original, wooden floors made of precious wood were restored, room lamps were made according to old samples in St. Petersburg. The elements of the stucco decoration - palmettes* - in the central and most beautiful hall of the house - the round dining room - are made by hand. The brick Pokrovsky Church was built in the style of early classicism in 1810. An internal path – no more than twenty steps - separates the house from the church porch. The old photographs of the church show that the interior decoration of the temple echoes the architectural forms of the estate. This testifies not only to the unity of the style of the entire estate ensemble, but also that the church was an integral part of the life of the estate. The deeply religious Bryanchaninovs regularly attended divine services.

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration. In one of the letters to his relatives Ignatius Bryanchaninov wrote: "I want to go back to the pink dream." The "pink dream" was considered a metaphor, but a study of the color of the facade walls of the building carried out during the scientific restoration revealed their original pink hue. It turned out that contrary to the established opinion, in the aesthetic preferences of the beginning of the XIX century, the interiors of the house were not pale at all, but had saturated colors: in addition to pink, there are other shades – green, pearl gray. During the restoration of the estate, the paint was chosen as close as possible to the original, wooden floors made of precious wood were restored, room lamps were made according to old samples in St. Petersburg. The elements of the stucco decoration - palmettes* - in the central and most beautiful hall of the house - the round dining room - are made by hand.

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration.

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration. In one of the letters to his relatives Ignatius Bryanchaninov wrote: "I want to go back to the pink dream." The "pink dream" was considered a metaphor, but a study of the color of the facade walls of the building carried out during the scientific restoration revealed their original pink hue. It turned out that contrary to the established opinion, in the aesthetic preferences of the beginning of the XIX century, the interiors of the house were not pale at all, but had saturated colors: in addition to pink, there are other shades – green, pearl gray.

The stucco decorations of the facades give a special flavor to the house. Attributes of military glory: helmets, banners, pikes, horse heads - a tribute to the military merits of representatives of the Bryanchaninov family. All elements were restored during the restoration.

Alexander Semyonovich Bryanchaninov built a family nest in a new, European way. The building resembles a typical French country house of the early XIX century. The stone two-storey house in the classical style is united by one-storey galleries with two wings. From the outside it seems small, but in fact it has two floors and an attic. In the attic there were two large rooms – one with windows on the village was occupied by the master's study and bedroom, the second, facing the garden, was the mistress's bedroom and boudoir. The second floor was reserved for children's rooms – in total, Alexander Semenovich and Sofia Afanasyevna Bryanchaninov had nine children. On the ground floor there was a living room, a hall, an office, guest rooms, a dining room where official receptions and family celebrations, musical, literary and theatrical evenings were held. It is known that governors and ruling bishops often came to Pokrovskoye to visit the hospitable hosts. Servants lived in the outbuildings.

Alexander Semyonovich Bryanchaninov built a family nest in a new, European way. The building resembles a typical French country house of the early XIX century.

Alexander Semyonovich Bryanchaninov built a family nest in a new, European way. The building resembles a typical French country house of the early XIX century. The stone two-storey house in the classical style is united by one-storey galleries with two wings. From the outside it seems small, but in fact it has two floors and an attic. In the attic there were two large rooms – one with windows on the village was occupied by the master's study and bedroom, the second, facing the garden, was the mistress's bedroom and boudoir.

Alexander Semyonovich Bryanchaninov built a family nest in a new, European way. The building resembles a typical French country house of the early XIX century.

House with a mezzanine.