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Ostashevo Estate

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9 points2 km3 hours

A village with a rich history. Learn about the fate of the Romanov estate wrecked by the Bolsheviks, the partisan raids carried out by schoolchildren and the battles of World War II. See the half-ruined estate side by side with the houses of local residents. Try to find the Decembrists' hidden constitution — or simply relax on the bank of the Ruza.

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏞️ Enjoy the view
  • 🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

Route points (9)

  1. Monument to the Young Partisans — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Monument to the Young Partisans

    🗿 Monument

  2. Settlement of Military Valor — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Settlement of Military Valor

    🗿 Sculptures

  3. Mass Grave — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Mass Grave

    🗿 Monument · 📜 Historic site

  4. Estate Entrance Tower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Estate Entrance Tower

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  5. Fire Watchtower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Fire Watchtower

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · ⚙️ Industrial site · 🕵️ Urban legend

  6. Entrance Tower Attached to a House — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Entrance Tower Attached to a House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  7. Entrance Gate Tower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Entrance Gate Tower

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  8. Main Estate Building — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Main Estate Building

    📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend

  9. Church of Sts. Oleg of Bryansk, Seraphim of Sarov and Igor of Chernigov — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Church of Sts. Oleg of Bryansk, Seraphim of Sarov and Igor of Chernigov

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend

Estate Entrance Tower in Volokolamsk

Point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

Estate Entrance Tower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”
Estate Entrance Tower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”
Estate Entrance Tower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

Point 4

Estate Entrance Tower

🏟️ Architectural landmark • 📜 Historic site

Historical Background

The date of construction is unknown, probably sometime between the late 18th and early 20th centuries. During that time Ostashevo belonged to the Muravyov family, and in 1903 Grand Duke Konstantin Romanov moved here. Who exactly built the towers is unknown. The towers were probably guarded and served as a kind of checkpoint into the estate.

Myths and Legends

There is a myth that the towers' architecture has a hidden Masonic meaning.

Estate Entrance Tower in Volokolamsk: history and what to see — Susanin