- The Bolsheviks had their headquarters at the Smolny Convent during the Russian Revolution of 1917. Now it is part of the St. Petersburg State University.
- While alive generation learned in Soviet schools, Smolny Convent, or simply "Smolny" will be associated with Lenin.Even after decades in the history of the...
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- The wooden model of the Smolny Convent made F. Rastrelli's work-room still remains. It gives a nice concept of the architect's idea.
- Unveiled in 1748, the construction of the convent was ordered by Elizabeth Petrovna (future Empress Elizabeth I), daughter of Peter the Great.
- Smolny Convent is one of the most beautiful sights in St.Petersburg. ... The name Smolny (tar in Russian) appeared long before the convent was built.
- Buildings for nun`s cells in Smolny monastery very remotely resemble a convent. ... Some parts of the buildings of the Smolny convent is similar to a ball-room.
- The Smolny Convent is a complex of buildings from different periods. The oldest belong to the Novodevichy Convent of the Resurrection, located on the site of the...
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- The Smolny Convent The Empress Elizabeth commissioned Rastrelli to construct a convent where she planned on spending her last days.