State Sells Old Palace and Park Complex by Auction
10.08.2007.
Tags: historical heritage.
This historical monument is situated in the village of Kraski in Vaukavysk district. At present it is in a rather bad state. That’s why the culture department of Vaukavysk district executive committee (DEC) decided to put it to an auction. The deputy chair of the DEC Uladzimir Zakharchuk said that the authorities had no money for restoration of the palace which turns into ruins. The palace was built in the 19th century by the Sehens’ kin and is one of the best examples of neo-gothic style in Belarus. On the other hand, the park is in quite a good state and has many exotic trees in it.
The local citizens say that most probably the park complex would be bought by Russians for the money earned on oil. The starting price is 450 million rubles (about 205 000 US dollars). The new owners can reconstruct the historical monument according to their liking, as a result of which it could be lost for the Belarusian culture. Besides, ordinary citizens would be deprived of the possibility to visit it.
At present Vaukavysk authorities are waiting for a decision of the Ministry of Culture and prepare the legal basis for the sale.
See also
08.10.2008 Anton Astapovich accuses procuracy of inaction
28.05.2008 Public statement of Belarusian voluntary society for protection of monuments of history and culture
02.05.2008 Hrodna: pupils prohibited to participate in historical scientific conference
09.04.2008 Hrodna: historians refuse to participate in scientific conference
19.02.2008 State Organs Decrease the Secured Zones of Kurapaty Mass Grave
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