Park Yuzefpole in Tolochin

Yuzefpolye Park in Tolochin is a landscape estate park founded in the late 19th century by the Slawinski family on the southeastern outskirts of Tolochin. It combines natural surroundings with a developed walking area along a bend of the Drut River.

History

The park was established around 1890 as part of the Slawinski estate, designed in the style of an English landscape park. Some outbuildings (such as the creamery) have survived to this day, while the residential structures have not. Over time, the park became a public recreation space for local residents.

Design and Features

The park is located along a natural curve of the Drut River and is divided into two zones: an open area to the northeast and a wooded section along the right bank. At the center are main alleys and flower beds, two of which date back to the 19th century and feature circular plantings of linden trees. Walking paths, gazebos, and a Soviet soldiers’ mass grave with a monument (1960) are present.

Cultural and Natural Significance

Yuzefpolye Park holds both historical and environmental value. As a regional natural landmark, it preserves tree species rare for the area — firs, lindens, poplars, birches — and represents an example of 19th-century estate park landscaping.

Excursions and Visits

The park is part of walking and educational tour routes in Tolochin. It can be visited on excursions from Minsk, Vitebsk, and nearby district centers. During a walk, visitors can see historic alleys, green corners of the park, the war memorial, and learn about the park’s origins.

Individual or corporate tours to Yuzefpolye Park in Tolochin, as well as to other landmarks of the Vitebsk Region, can be arranged upon request.