- The first stone building in the city, the Menshikov Palace was built to the grandiose tastes of Prince Alexander Menshikov, Peter the Great’s closest…
- Alexander Menshikov, the former owner of the palace, was a prominent Russian statesman and a close friend of Peter the Great.
- HSH Prince Alexander Danilovich, the right hand and a favorite of Peter I, had a lot of titles, and more, he was allowed.Menshikov Palace in St. Petersburg...
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- The Menshikov Palace, the first large structure built with stone in St. Petersburg, was constructed for Prince Alexander Menshikov, a close associate of Peter...
- The Menshikov Palace consisted of a central building, two galleries, a church and a Japanese pavilion, as well as a service building connected with the palace.
- Throughout its history, Menshikov Palace has served as a residence for various members of the Russian royal family, including Catherine the Great.
- It was built for the first governor-general Alexander Danilovich Menshikov. Situated on Vasilievsky island on the Great Neva three -story palace with the address ".
- After the death of Menshikov, the palace was confiscated and given to the Land Noble Corps and underwent many reconstructions.
- The Menshikov Palace is a living example of luxury and wealth of Petrine Russia. The interior of the palace is made in European style.