Khmelita, Estate museum in Khmelita, Russia

Khmelita is a manor house located on an expansive estate in Russia, built in the 18th century with architectural features of the Elizabethan Baroque style. The main building sits within a large protected area that includes gardens, historic trees, and additional structures like a nearby church.

The estate originated as the seat of the Griboyedov noble family and remained in their hands for several generations. During the 1800s, Count Geyden acquired the property and brought a significant art collection there, expanding its importance.

The estate serves as a memorial space dedicated to writer Alexander Griboyedov, where visitors can see period furnishings, decorative objects, and items from his personal collection. The rooms show how the family lived and worked during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The reserve lies on both sides of the Vyazma–Kholm-Zhirkovsky road, 37 km northwest of Vyazma and about 260 km from Moscow, so a car is the practical way to arrive. The protected territory covers 24,633 hectares, with the manor house, wings and Kazan Church standing close together; allow time to walk between them and into the remains of the park.

The Kazan Church, built in 1759, was later altered: its refectory was enlarged around 1836, and in Soviet times its refectory and bell tower were destroyed, disfiguring it beyond recognition. The first child of Elizaveta Griboyedova and General Ivan Paskevich is buried in this church.