Anomalous zone. Belarus

Loshitsa Park, the most enigmatic and mysterious in Minsk, keeps under the canopy of the mighty trees than one century old mystery. Being now in the city, he was able to keep elements of the old layout, its stateliness and charm. We can walk in the lilac Avenue of the XVIII century, to see on the banks of the river flowing here Losi ruins of a water mill of red brick and make a wish, touching the mighty 400-year old oak.

This oak is considered sacred and special emits positive energy. In the old days there was a tradition to give the oath of allegiance near this mighty tree, which is popularly called "engagement". The tradition continues in our days. And yet, touching the oak, you can make his fondest wish, but say the tree accepts requests only from the open and kind people.

In the summer of 1905 in Loshitsa Park there was a dramatic event, surrounded by numerous legends.

The first mention of the Loshitsa manor dates from the XVI century. Owned Tolochin, Tyszkiewicz, Drutsk-Gorsky, and at the turn of XVII - XVIII centuries, the manor was bought by count George (Jerzy Anthony) prushinskiy. In 1877 the possession of the female line passed to Ian Lubanska, and then the owner of the estate was his son Eustace, who has become one of the most successful farms of the Minsk province.

In 1890 tridtsatisemiletny the owner of Loshitsa estate married the daughter of the head of the Mozyr gentry twenty years Jadwiga Cinevic. The estate flourished in the literal and figurative sense. Around it was a Park in the landscape style. Many seedlings were ordered from different countries that cost the owner a decent amount. But Eustace loved his young wife and wanted to make the estate a welcoming and beautiful.

With the name Eustache Luban bind and reconstruction of the manor house, or the White house. Specially invited the architect to the end of the one-storey wooden building was built new two-storey volume, and the rear of the new two-storey front part made raised on a high plinth of the terrace-veranda. As a result, the house was purchased asymmetrical, but very harmonious composition. Near the White house was constructed two storey outbuilding is a Green house made in the same style, with the manor, made a fence of wrought iron. In place of the old wooden mill in 1901, was built of stone three-storey, the remains of which can be seen in the depths of the Park by the river.

The owner of the estate was not only a major landowner, but also a statesman. He was elected to the city and the State Duma of the first convocation, headed the Minsk wood exchange. At the same time Eustace Luban was a supporter of the socialist-revolutionaries, supported financially those who were preparing an attempt on the life of Minsk Governor Kurlov.

The estate often arranged receptions, the house was always full of guests. Charming hostess drew the attention of the representatives of the stronger sex. Among her fans was and one of the most influential nobles of the Minsk province — count Karol Czapski Emerick. Jadwiga Luban replied to him in return.

In June 1905 the lady of the house celebrated its 35th anniversary. Eustace made my beloved wife a Royal gift – staged in her honor a magnificent ball. Among the guests was the Earl Emerick Czapski, who recently returned from a foreign trip. During the ball the lovers met after a long separation. It was at this point Luban and saw his wife in the arms of the count. Played out the family drama... And in the morning the birthday girl had disappeared. When little dogs that always accompanies the woman, brought her hat, then her husband, sensing something was wrong, rushed to find a wife

The sense of foreboding was not in vain. Jadwiga drowned in the most beautiful location of the Park: where the Losha river meets the Svisloch...

The funeral was attended not only by local gentry, but also many beggars and poor people. They filled the entire Loshitsa Park. And it was no accident: in addition to visual appeal Jadwiga had a good heart and has helped disadvantaged people. At his own expense she was kept in the Minsk house for elderly and homeless people, where every day from the estate delivered fresh milk and products, medicinal plants. Jadwiga Luban also included in the composition of the Board of the Charitable society of the Minsk province, the Chairman of which was count Karol Czapski Emerick. She led the "ladies ' Department" of the provincial Committee of the "society of Trustee about prisons."

Eustace suffered deeply from the incident. Often it can be seen on the site of the tragic death of his wife. Heartbroken husband ordered near the scene of the tragedy to plant two pussy willow. In deep mourning about Jadwiga and unfulfilled personal family fortune, Eustace was ordered to brick up the window of her room on the first floor of the White house. In this unusual form it has survived to the present day. But there is another version of the appearance of the masonry. Supposedly the owner liked to watch from this window for the local youth, which was very annoying Lyubansky.

Near the place of death of Jadwiga, the growing Manchurian apricot (the only one in the old parks of Belarus). In the spring when the tree blooms, it looks like a huge rose bouquet. They say that at the time of its flowering and in the summer before Copalum moonlit nights in the Park appears a Ghost. Spring night love goes Ghost Jadwiga – the clear silhouette of a lady in white robes. The most daring she was a fortune teller and helps immensely. Former Deputy Director of Loshitsa Palace and Park farms Eugene G. Terekhov argued that my own eyes have seen the White Lady.

Versions of the death of the mistress of the estate lots. Version of a romance Jadwiga and Karol Hutten-Czapski Emerick presented the historian Nikolai Bagodar. However, she spared historical accuracy, because the count died in 1904. Brother of Jadwiga Antony claims that his sister was ill and frequently losing consciousness. When she was found, she was lying in the water near the shore, burying her face in the bottom. But he also claims, referring to the testimonies of Janina and Maria Czapski that lead to suicide could have an affair with Jadwiga with by the Governor of Minsk A. N. Musin-Pushkin, who was returning from Minsk to St. Petersburg.

Some associate the name Jadwiga with Pavel Kulovym, by the Governor of Minsk to hold this post in the fall of 1905. Perhaps Eustace Luban for personal reasons helped the socialist-revolutionaries in 1906 to assassinate Kurlov. Variants of the legend a lot.

Soon after the tragic events of the widower, once on the verge of ruin, left the Princess. A few years later he died somewhere in the Caucasus. The last owner of the estate was his brother Alexander.

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