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Inscribed in part 3 of the rodoslovnaia kniga (reserved for those who attained civil rank of 8 or higher). The brothers were included in the noble register along with their father, Smail Bey Balatukov, in 1815. In 1820, the Commission on Muslim and G...

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

This dacha consisted of 15,150 desiatinas in or near the villages of Küçük (Kuchuk) Muskomia, Buyuk Muskomia, Varnaut, Kaytu, Baydar, Saftik, Kalende, Skelia, Savatka, Urkusta Baga, Tekliu. In 1795 it consisted of 13,000 desiatinas (35,000 acres) ...

The Baydar valley was one of the most aesthetically pleasing corners of the entire south. In the words of Lady Craven, it was an “enchanting and magnificent spot intended by nature for some industrious and happy nation to enjoy in peace.” Baydar won…

Admiral Nikolai Mordvinov purchased this estate. It had been owned by Prince Potemkin and then by his heir, Major General Vysotskii. Mordvinov purchased 15,100 desiatinas and expanded the estate to 20,000 desiatinas by winning a lengthy and intensely…

A little over 7 desiatinas of garden-land.

70 Greeks abandoned this area in 1778.

The grant consisted of a vineyard in the Kozy Valley.

Composed of 5,900 desiatinas (16,000 acres), 61% of which was suitable for cultivation.