The landscapes of pristine nature in the Bogorodsky District of the Nizhny Novgorod Region evoke indescribable awe in any traveler: beautiful forests, winding rivers, and remnants of glacial lakes stretch around, while a noble town, the estate of Priklonksy-Rukavishnikov, is located on a picturesque slope.

In the second half of the 18th century, these lands were acquired by Mikhail Priklonksy, the director of Moscow University. By his order, a luxurious estate was built here, and nearby a fruit orchard with cherries, apple trees, and pears was laid out. In honor of the victory over Napoleon in the Patriotic War, Priklonksy erected an unusual rotunda-style Resurrection Church at the estate, surrounded by a colonnade. The church was crowned with a dome topped by a tall spire, which unfortunately has not survived. The neighboring bell tower was also original, built in the form of a triumphal arch.

The next owner of the estate, Sergey Rukavishnikov, breathed new life into these places. The story of how Rukavishnikov acquired the estate is remarkable. Being a serf in his village, he gained fame as an excellent blacksmith, began selling his products, opened a shop, then a store, and later organized a foundry. By that time, he had already bought his freedom and became a merchant. One day he decided to purchase the estate in the village of Podvyazye, but the old lady Priklonskaya would not let him cross the threshold, declaring from the balcony: "The noble nest of the Priklonksys will never belong to a former serf!" However, after her death, the noblewoman's grandson eventually sold the estate to Rukavishnikov for a substantial sum.

The merchant dedicated almost 40 years of his life to this estate. Under him, the manor house was adorned with a belvedere, from which one could survey the surroundings while sitting in a pavilion on the roof. All 40 rooms of the house, the round hall, the living room, studies, dining rooms, children's rooms, and library were furnished with furniture made from valuable wood species. A greenhouse appeared, a linden alley with gazebos, and the descent to the Oka River was paved with Finnish cobblestones. Massive gates were built, the territory was enclosed with burnt red brick, and a horse-breeding farm was established. As a result, a small noble town formed here.