Businessman puts modern 1,100 square meter fortress in Russia up for sale for $550,000, featuring high walls, archer towers, a 1.2-hectare plot, and an isolated location on the banks of the Don River.

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 21/06/2026 at 11:56

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Listed for 40 million rubles, the property built by businessman Vladimir Galaganov comprises 1,100 square meters, walls, archer towers, and a 1.2-hectare plot on the banks of the Don River, but still awaits a buyer willing to complete the medieval project.

On the banks of the Don River, 1,100 square meters draw attention for combining residence, walls, and archer towers. The modern fortress occupies a 1.2-hectare plot in the village of Peskovatka.

The property is for sale for 40 million rubles. The amount is equivalent to US$ 550,000. The construction is located hundreds of meters from the nearest house and belongs to real estate developer Vladimir Galaganov.

Modern fortress was born from a dream

Galaganov gained attention in Russia in 2021 when he listed the property on real estate platforms. He stated that he always wanted to build the castle and that the project was the closest attempt to turn that dream into reality.

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Price dropped before rising again

The initial asking price was 33 million rubles. A month later, there was a reduction of half a million. The price continued to drop until reaching 27.7 million rubles in the summer of 2023.

Now, the modern fortress has reappeared listed for 40 million rubles. Galaganov explained that he built the property for his own use, but circumstances changed and he needs money.

Among the possibilities mentioned are housing, hotel, tourist camp, or recreation center.

The property arouses curiosity due to its size, isolation, and medieval appearance. Would you live in such a fortress, turn the space into a hotel, or complete the original project with tournaments and cultural activities? Tell us in the comments what use you would make of the property and if you consider the price compatible with the structure offered.

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Businessman puts modern 1,100 square meter fortress in Russia up for sale for $550,000, featuring high walls, archer towers, a 1.2-hectare plot, and an isolated location on the banks of the Don River.

Listed for 40 million rubles, the property built by businessman Vladimir Galaganov comprises 1,100 square meters, walls, archer towers, and a 1.2-hectare plot on the banks of the Don River, but still awaits a buyer willing to complete the medieval project.

Modern fortress was born from a dream

Price dropped before rising again

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Listed for 40 million rubles, the property built by businessman Vladimir Galaganov comprises 1,100 square meters, walls, archer towers, and a 1.2-hectare plot on the banks of the Don River, but still awaits a buyer willing to complete the medieval project.

Modern fortress was born from a dream

Price dropped before rising again

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Almost 6,000 residents live concentrated along a single street nearly 9 km long in the interior of Poland. Houses form a continuous row, and behind them, narrow agricultural strips emerge, creating one of the most unusual rural patterns in Europe.

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