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Count Vorontsov’s mother-in-law, A. V. Branitskaia, purchased Massandra from Sof’ia Pototskaia and placed it in her son-in-law’s control until her grandson, for whom she intended the estate, reached maturity.

Largely by virtue of its productive…

1 Catholic and 230 Greeks abandoned this area in 1778.

Inscribed in part 3 of the rodoslovnaia kniga (reserved for those who attained civil rank of 8 or higher).

In 1848 inscribed in part 3 of the rodoslovnaia kniga (reserved for those who attained civil rank of 8 or higher).

A dacha composed of 1,652 desiatinas (4,460 acres), of which 100% was considered suitable for cultivation.

72 Armenians abandoned this area in 1778.

Inscribed in part 2 of the rodoslovnaia kniga (reserved for those whose noble status was defined by military service).

In 1845 inscribed in part 1 of the rodoslovnaia kniga (reserved for recipients of imperial seals, stamps, and coats-of-arms).

A little over 2 desiatinas.