The Suida estate once belonging to Abram Gannibal, a great-grandfather of the famous Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin, acquired the status of a memorial estate in 1999.

Abram Gannibal lived a fabulous life. Being an Ethiopian by birth, he was kept in the Turkish Sultan's ceraglio when a boy, then bought out and presented to Peter the First and, as a god-son and favorate of the Russian Emperor, was sent to France to get comprehensive education. When back to Russia, Gannibal had many chances to reveal his bright mind and courage and was placed on the retired list in the high rank of "En Chef"- General (Lieutenant-General) in 1762. It is from him that Pushkin inherited black curly hair and rather dark skin.

This outstanding person whose life inspired Pushkin to write a biographical novel, though remained unfinished, put a lot of effort and knowledge in creating his country residence.

The museum collection devoted to the history of the township of Suida is accommodated in the 18-th century detached building of the estate.