I was born in the village of Zubovka (formerly Uspenka) in Chelno-Vershinskaya region of Samara Oblast. My parents' house will soon celebrate 300 year anniversary (in 2036) He - the former lordly kitchen Count Nikolai Zubov. These lands were granted to him by Catherine II. Unfortunately he manor house not survived. Lordly estate consisted of the garden, a rather extensive manor house (living room, bedroom, office, corridors), a free-standing kitchen lodge. The park was surrounded by a stone fence two meters, a width of 60 cm. Groomed alleys with pergolas down to a small pond with crystal clear spring water. Old residents of the village say that the house across the river led the underpass, exit from which was far beyond the village. For what it was dug for - not known. Preserved only stone gate to exit from the estate to the church.
Every summer I visit my parents with my young son. And in the last year - we were visited by passing a group of people with metal detectors. I shared with them the history of our village, and they in turn offered me to use their equipment. In the search I was given 3 hours (that is how much they need to have time to stay, as they were heading to another historical site. I understand a little bit with the instructions, started to search. Turned out, I had to just 20 minutes. Under the pines, in the yard of the house-I found my own little treasure. I was glad of this find still unknown to me, as a child and my son too. coin We brought our home, it was almost round because of resin adhering to it. little coin, after a little effort gained his face. On it we were able to see the profile of Nicholas II.
Unfortunately it is poorly preserved, but we were able to read the year and nominal- 5 $. 1899. I'm saving it as the most precious thing in the world. Time is fleeting, and who knows how long and often I still be able to visit my parents, but the memory will stay with me forever. I'm really looking forward to the next expedition, and continue to study the history of their village and the former manor estate.
Anna - Samara, Russia
