Historic estate in Ushachy district acquired by a Russian for a pittance
The historic estate "Malyya Doltsy", located in the village of Novaye Zhytstsyo in Ushachy district, was sold at auction for 101 rubles to a citizen of Russia. The bidding took place on January 23, 2026, on the platform of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange. A previous attempt to sell it in 2024 was unsuccessful due to a lack of participants, writes "Onliner".
The building was erected at the beginning of the 19th century. Initially, it belonged to the Viareńki family, and later, at the beginning of the 20th century, it passed to the Sushchynski family. At the last auction, the starting price was 42 rubles (one basic unit), and the bidding step was 2.10 rubles. For comparison, in 2024, the estate was attempted to be sold for 40 rubles.
According to the terms of sale, the buyer is obliged to assume protective duties as the owner of a historical and cultural value. In addition to the building itself, a land plot will be leased to him without an additional auction. Any lawful economic activity is allowed on the estate, but it must commence no later than three years after the conclusion of the sales contract.
The estate is built in an eclectic style: the facade and corners are decorated with pilasters, a cornice runs along the top of the walls, and there is a basement floor on the park side. Previously, the first floor was used for living, and the second floor housed a summer room.
Originally, the estate included five settlements, a mill, an inn, a bread shop, and a wooden St. Nicholas Church. In 1880, there were 18 farmsteads and almost two hundred residents here. At the beginning of the 20th century, one of the first Belarusian plays, "Mikhalka," which is considered an early example of national dramaturgy, was staged within these walls.
After the war, the building housed a dormitory. After a fire, it stood empty for several years but was restored in 1976. During the Soviet period, it hosted a collective farm office, a rural club, a library, and the basements housed a workshop for making horse harnesses.
The club and library closed in 2011, and the post office and power grids in 2013. For the last twelve years, the estate buildings have not been used. In 2020, it was included in the list of material historical and cultural values.
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