Ruusmäe is a village in

Rõuge Parish Rõuge Parish (; ) is a rural municipality of Estonia, in Võru County. In 2019, it had a population of 5,427 and an area of 933 km2. In 2017, it merged with Haanja Parish, Mõniste Parish, Misso Parish, and Varstu Parish to create a n ...

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, in southeastern

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. From 1991 to 2017 (until the administrative reform of Estonian municipalities) it was in

Haanja Parish Haanja Parish (; ) was a rural municipality in Võru County, southeastern Estonia. In 2017, it merged with Rõuge Parish, Mõniste Parish, Misso Parish, and Varstu Parish to create a new entity. It retained the Rõuge Parish name. Settleme ...

Rogosi manor

Rogosi estate () in Ruusmäe village was founded circa 1600, during the Polish time, by the Polish nobleman Stanisław Rogoziński. This first edifice was probably made of wood and smaller than the presently visible main building. The estate belonged to the von Liepsdorff family between 1629 and 1776, and during their ownership the current building was constructed. It was heavily reconstructed in the 19th century, when it belonged to the von Glasenapp family. In 1918–20 the estate was nationalised during the sweeping

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s that followed the

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. The son of the last owner, Guido von Glasenapp, was given compensation in the form of another farm in recognition for his service during the

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. The manor was, however, left empty and fell into ruins during the 1920s. In 1930–34, it was renovated and put into use as a school. A restoration was carried out in 1989–1991 and again in 1999. The manor is open to the public and houses a school, guest house, and a local museum.

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Satellite map at Maplandia.comRogosi Manor
Official site {{DEFAULTSORT:Ruusmae Villages in Võru County