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«If you want to have clear understanding about what they called Elysian Fields, heavens on earth, visit the park Sophia, and you will be impressed by the genius art. Nature and art, united their powers to create a awesome picture there. How amazing the harmony of joining them in one union! Nothing can compare of what you see here – everything is capture and fascinating you. But don’t think, that I wanted to describe the beauty from my fantasy...”
Famous Russian traveler I. Dolgoruky.
One of the richest persons of 18-th century earl Felix Pototsky, decided to represent to his beloved wife (she was from Greece), more than just romantic gift of his love – the beautiful garden in town Uman. Pototsky, in his passion, was planning to plant a miraculous park, that it would have the piece of Ellade, the native land of Sophia, and Elysian Fields and gorgeous plants and sculptures – one word everything, that could comfort her in her sorrow for the native land.
Who is she this mysterious woman, in who`s honor, one of the most beautiful parks in the world was planted?.
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