Former Radziwill Palace in Dyatlovo bought by a Russian woman for 90 rubles
The former Radziwill Palace in Dyatlovo, which had long stood abandoned, has finally found a new owner. It was sold at auction for a symbolic sum — 90 rubles. The buyer is Tatyana, a Russian woman who now lives in Minsk, writes Sputnik.
Photo: Dmitry Markov / Sputnik
The Russian woman admitted that owning her own palace was her childhood dream, and now she wants not just to own this building, but to restore it and make it accessible to people.
This palace has a long and not fully studied history. It is believed that the stone building was erected around 1751 by representatives of the Radziwill family, possibly with the participation of an Italian architect. But there are also other versions, according to which a palace or fortification, associated with other noble families, already stood on this site in the 15th century. At various times, the building was rebuilt, changed owners, and suffered destruction. For example, it was severely damaged during wars, and after the uprising of 1830-1831, it was confiscated from its owners.
Dyatlovo Palace in Napoleon Orda's engraving
Over time, the palace lost its original significance and was used for various purposes: it housed a school, a hospital, a military hospital, an orphanage, and later — a city dentistry, which operated there until 2010. After that, the building became empty and gradually began to decay.
Photo: Dmitry Markov / Sputnik
The palace was repeatedly attempted to be sold, starting in 2015, but for a long time no buyers were found. One of the previous owners — also a Russian, by the way — bought it for a small sum in 2022, but failed to fulfill the restoration obligations, and the building was returned to the state. As a result, it was again put up for auction, where Tatyana, the Russian woman, was the sole participant.
The new owner of the palace gives an interview. Photo: Dmitry Markov / Sputnik
Along with the purchase of the palace, she undertook a number of obligations to the state: it is necessary to preserve the monument and put it into operation within five years. However, restoration requires significant funds and the participation of specialists, as it is a historical and cultural heritage site.
Initially, the new owner plans to renovate part of the building — the entrance, corridor, and one of the halls — to open them to visitors. Excursions will be conducted jointly with the local museum. Restoration work will be carried out in parallel.
Photo: Dmitry Markov / Sputnik
Afterwards, Tatyana is considering various options for using the palace: creating a cafe, a small hotel, exhibition halls, organizing tours and interactive events. There are ideas to use the cellars for tasting areas or a kitchen, as well as to landscape the surrounding area — plant a garden, install gazebos, and hold events there, such as wedding ceremonies.
An ancient fireplace and a tiled floor are the only remaining original interior decorations inside the palace. Photo: Dmitry Markov / Sputnik
She also does not rule out the possibility of living in a part of the palace in the future. Overall, according to her, she perceives this project as a personal mission — to bring a historical object back to life and make it useful and interesting for people.
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