Stroganov Palace (branch of the Russian Museum)

Stroganov Palace. 1753-1756, architect F.-B. Rastrelli. Belonged to the famous family of first barons, later Counts Stroganov - collectors and patrons. One of the best examples of Russian Baroque architecture. In the later reconstruction and design of the interiors of the palace took part famous architects - A. Voronikhin, K. Rossi, P. Sadovnikov, G. Bosse and others.