Kolomensky District

• The original landscape and distinctive plantings have been preserved at Sennitsy Estate; the estate itself is almost completely destroyed.
• The grounds include a cascade of ponds and numerous secluded and open paths.
• The two-storey steward’s house, the eclectic-style stable yard, and the Voznesenskaya Church have been preserved; the power station and the orangery-mausoleum are ruins.
• The workshop museum of Nikolai Abakumzev comprises an exhibition space, work studios, and an open-air exhibition. The monumental sculpture “Volya” stands in its courtyard.

The estate combines the remains of historic buildings with a preserved landscape. A cascade of ponds and distinctive plantings are part of the setting, along with many paths, some secluded and some open. This means that the grounds, not just individual buildings, are part of what visitors can explore. The estate grounds are considered suitable for leisurely walks, taking in the surrounding landscape, and photo shoots. If you are especially interested in architectural history, the paths and landscape features complement the preserved buildings and ruins; if you are more drawn to outdoor spaces, the ponds and paths offer further points of interest.

The preserved buildings span different periods. The two-storey steward’s house dates from the late 18th century. The eclectic-style stable yard was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The stone Voznesenskaya Church was built in 1709 in the Naryshkin Baroque style, replacing an earlier wooden church. Alongside these preserved buildings, the power station and the orangery-mausoleum survive as ruins. The estate can thus be viewed as a combination of church architecture, manor buildings, and other structures, without mistaking its present condition for a fully preserved ensemble.

The museum is dedicated to the Soviet sculptor, painter, and graphic artist Nikolai Abakumzev. He created more than a hundred sculpted portraits and figures of Lenin. The museum comprises an exhibition space, work studios, and an open-air exhibition; the monumental sculpture “Volya” stands in the courtyard. The museum therefore offers different ways to engage with sculpture: viewing works, seeing the work studios, and encountering a sculpture outdoors. The museum tours cover the sculptor’s work and technique. Check in advance what options are currently available if you are planning to take a tour.

Sennitsy Estate is about landscape, walking paths, and historic buildings in a condition that also includes ruins. The workshop museum, by contrast, focuses on a single artist and his sculpture. To choose between them, consider whether you would rather focus on the layered history of an estate or on a sculptor’s working methods and works. A guided tour of the estate grounds is scheduled to take 1.5 to 2 hours; check the current arrangements before your visit.

More places to include in your trip plans: Maloye Uvarovo, Borisovskoye, Myachkovo and Pirochi.

Discover more destinations: Kashirsky District, Klinsky District, Moscow and Ivanteyevka.

How long does a tour of Sennitsy Estate take?

A tour of the grounds is scheduled to take 1.5 to 2 hours. Ask about the current arrangements in advance.

What role did Abakumzev play in the “Druzhba narodov” fountain?

He contributed to the design of the fountain on the VDNKh grounds and was one of its designers.

What has been preserved at Sennitsy Estate besides the buildings?

The original landscape and distinctive plantings have been preserved. The estate also includes a cascade of ponds and numerous open and secluded paths.

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