The word "manor" can be found in the works of classical Russian literature. For example, Boris Pasternak wrote in his famous poem:
On the manor - a dream, around - desertion.
Let's try to figure out what a manor is and where else we can meet this term.
Meaning of the word
According to the explanatory dictionary, a manor is a separately located farm or estate with its own subsidiary plot. The closest synonym can be considered the word "estate".
This word used to be common in regions such as Estonia and other B altic countries, as well as in the historical territory of Ingria.
This term was in active use in the western regions of the St. Petersburg province. Understanding what it is, "manor", you should pay attention to the fact that this term in modern Russian speech is considered archaism (an outdated expression).
Today, this concept is actively used mainly in Estonia, where manors are called restored estates built in past centuries. By the way, in Estonianthe word sounds like mõis.
In Ingermanland (now the territory of the Leningrad region) in the 17-18 centuries, everyone understood what a manor was. This is the estate of a prosperous landowner and adjoining buildings for household purposes.
Interesting fact: Saar manor used to be called the modern city of Pushkin, located on the territory of St. Petersburg. It was in those days when there were no magnificent palaces and ennobled parks in these places.
Modern manors
Today, manor vacations are considered one of the main points in the tourist program of those who wish to visit Estonia.
Most of the manors are located in the northern and central parts of the country. Usually they are solid two-story estates with a variety of outbuildings in the surrounding areas.
In many manors today you can rent rooms and stay like in a hotel.
One of the most beautiful manors in Estonia is Alatskivi Castle, which also welcomes tourists.
In closing
So, we figured out what it is - a manor. To date, these wonderful estates have remained in the form of a national landmark of Estonia, where every visitor can see them.
