- 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...
- In the rooms of the Menshikov Palace you will also find rare objects of applied art and weapons, astronomical instruments and rich collection of paintings.
- The Menshikov Palace is one of a lot of palaces located in the imperial city of Saint Petersburg, in the North-Western part of Russian Federation.
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- The Menshikov Palace is a Petrine Baroque edifice in Saint Petersburg, situated on Universitetskaya Embankment of the Bolshaya Neva on Vasilyevsky Island.
- After the death of Menshikov, the palace was confiscated and given to the Land Noble Corps and underwent many reconstructions.
- The construction took place between 1710 and 1720. It belonged to Alexander Menshikov, a close friend of Peter the Great’s and first governor of the city.
- The Menshikov Palace is a living example of luxury and wealth of Petrine Russia. The interior of the palace is made in European style.
- The Menshikov Palace, the first large structure built with stone in St. Petersburg, was constructed for Prince Alexander Menshikov, a close associate of Peter...
- In 1731, Cadet Corps were established and occupied the palace and neighboring buildings. At the end of the 19th century the Menshikov Palace was...