The history of the Golitsyn Trail begins in 1912, when Prince Lev Sergeyevich decided to create a picturesque route for the emperor's visit. By his order, a path was carved into the rock, offering a breathtaking view of the sea from above. Nicholas II was impressed by the walk and the invitation to the table, where Golitsyn generously treated him to wines and champagne from his cellars. The emperor enjoyed the reception so much that he uttered a phrase that gave the name to the Crimean settlement: "Now I see life in a new light" (the old name, Paradise).

The royal visit to this part of Crimea was not accidental. The prince was experiencing serious financial difficulties and hoped that the esteemed guest would help resolve them. It was for this purpose that the trail was cut, which later became one of the most popular places on the peninsula.

Additionally, Golitsyn utilized the unique microclimate of the grotto for wine storage, and its acoustics for the music and voices of the best performers. The walls of the grotto hold echoes of those times: remnants of temple frescoes and stone wine racks. The grotto was named after Fyodor Shalyapin, whose voice, amplified by the acoustics, could send shivers down the listeners' spines and shatter glasses.

Unfortunately, in the last years of his life, Lev Sergeyevich faced health problems. To preserve his estate, vineyards, and winery, he decided to gift part of his holdings to the emperor, and Nicholas II became one of the owners of the New World.