Reconstruction and restoration of Manuc-Bei estate to be observed by a Council appointed by the Government

The Government appointed a Council to observe the reconstruction and renovation process of the estate of the Mirzoian family (Manuc-Bei) in Hancesti raion. The Council includes the representatives of the Interethnic Relations Bureau, representatives of Hancesti raion, Territory Construction and Development Agency, community of Armenians, architects and museologists. The first stage of the project includes determining the borders of the property, drawing up the tender book for the contest on selecting the design company in order to start the works in spring. The schedule of the reconstruction works will be drawn by the end of January. The Government approved the decision on the restoration of the complex of buildings of the Mirzoian family’s estate, aimed at transforming the edifices into a unique architectural complex. The PM launched the initiative of announcing a regional marathon, so that all those willing to contribute to this project can donate funds. At the same time, Tarlev asked for the financial support of the Armenian Diaspora in Moldova and from abroad. In Manuc’s inn in Bucuresti a peace treaty was made between the Turkish and Russian Empires, which put Basarabia under Russian protection. Manuc Bei received a huge estate in a picturesque forested area, where he spent the last years of his life. Manuc’s children and grandchildren commissioned the famous architect A. Bernardazzi to design and build a castle-style Hunting Lodge and a Palace in the eclectic style in the centre of the town. Since 1979 the Hunting Lodge has been a museum, which has many exhibitions: "Maps and Documents", "The archaeological remains of the region", "The Nature of the region", "Moldova’s Leaders", "Ethnography", "The Iasi-Chisinau Battle during the Second World War" etc. The estate in Hancesti town is an architectural monument included in the Register of national monuments. It includes the inn built in 1861, the Armenian church built in the 80s of the 20th century, a winter hothouse, at present the Ethnography Museum of Hancesti, a watchtower, an old inn, a stable, storehouses, 2 houses for servants etc. The total area of the park is 10 ha.