The central region of Russia is sometimes called the land of abandoned estates, but Crimea has its own "ruins" as well. The neo-Gothic estate of Countess Anna Fyodorovna Monjene stands out in particular. The house resembled a medieval castle with its turreted towers, intricate ornaments, stucco work, and the unusual coat of arms of the Monjene family, a winged horse with a human face.

However, the construction of this magnificence was overshadowed by tragedy. In the late 19th century, while clearing the area for a future park, Countess Monjene's husband, Adolf Karlovich, died in an explosion. In his memory, she built a chapel, where she buried her husband nearby. Over the past century, the estate has changed significantly; the chapel was destroyed, and its traces cannot be found.

Nevertheless, the park was arranged, and a pond was dug nearby, rumored to have fish in it. However, Countess Monjene did not remain here until the end of her days. Shortly before World War I, she sold the house to Rear Admiral Petrov-Chernyshev, who turned it into a "Mountain-Forest Resort for the Recovering."

Sad times for the estate began after the White Army left Crimea: the estate was quickly nationalized, and the owners were expelled. It got even worse during World War II when the "mansion" suffered greatly. Restoration only began in 1947, after which a Children's Home was placed in the estate, and later the building was turned into communal housing.

In the 1990s, when people finally left this place, the house began to deteriorate without proper care. The destruction was exacerbated by some citizens dismantling the estate for building materials. Later, entrepreneurs tried to open a restaurant and hotel here, but the plans did not materialize. Thus, the ruined estate of Countess Anna Monjene still stands today.