Historic estate in Ushachy district acquired for a pittance by a Russian
The historic estate "Malyya Doltsy", located in the village of Novaye Zhyttsyë, 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, as no participants were found, writes "Onliner".
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The building was erected in the early 19th century. Initially, it belonged to the Veranko family, and later, in the early 20th century, it passed to the Sushchynski family. At the last auction, the starting price was 42 rubles (one base value), 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, the land plot will be leased to him without an additional auction. Any lawful economic activity is permitted on the estate, but it must commence no later than three years after the conclusion of the purchase and sale agreement.
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 a summer room was located on the second floor.
Initially, the estate included five settlements, a mill, a tavern, a bread shop, and a wooden St. Nicholas Church. In 1880, there were 18 households and almost two hundred inhabitants here. In the early 20th century, one of the earliest Belarusian plays, "Mikhalka," 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 housed the collective farm office, a rural club, a library, and a workshop for making horse harness operated in the basements.
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 tangible historical and cultural values.
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