The Menshikov Palace презентация

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Alexander Menshikov was Peter the Great’s close associate and friend.

Alexander Menshikov was Peter the Great’s close associate and friend.

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St Andrey Pervozvanny order

Danish Elephants order

Prussian Black Eagle order

Polish White

St Andrey Pervozvanny order Danish Elephants order Prussian Black Eagle order Polish White
Eagle order

Coming from the lower classes, he earned the orders:

and superior titles, ranks: Prince of Rome and Russia, the Duke of Izhora, the Field Marshal

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The tsar trusted Menshikov with all his most important business. His

The tsar trusted Menshikov with all his most important business. His main duty
main duty was to realize all Peter’s projects. But he was well- known for his machinations. Menshikov was given Vasilievsky Island as a present in 1709. Later, in 1714, the tsar took back his present.

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When Menshikov owned the island, he managed to build this palace.

When Menshikov owned the island, he managed to build this palace. Menshikov was

Menshikov was the first general governor of St Petersburg and did much for its development.

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Menshikov’s first palace was made of wood.

In 1710, the large

Menshikov’s first palace was made of wood. In 1710, the large stone palace
stone palace with a garden was laid. It was the most luxurious building in St Petersburg after the project of the architect Giovanni Mario Fontana.

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This palace was the first large building of stone in St

This palace was the first large building of stone in St Petersburg. The
Petersburg.

The style of this palace successfully combined traditional Russian and West European methods and forms of architecture.

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Dutch and Russian tile, wooden panelling, carved and gilded decorations, sculptured

Dutch and Russian tile, wooden panelling, carved and gilded decorations, sculptured moulding and
moulding and monumental decorative painting have been used in its rich and original ornamentation.

In this luxurious palace lavish festivities, great banquets and official diplomatic receptions were held.

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In the course of its long history the Menshikov Palace was

In the course of its long history the Menshikov Palace was repeatedly extended and rebuilt.
repeatedly extended and rebuilt.

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In 1727, in a struggle for power Menshikov lost and was

In 1727, in a struggle for power Menshikov lost and was sent to
sent to Siberia where he died two years later.

Since 1731, the palace housed a privileged military educational establishment, known later as the first Cadet School.

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The palace was restored to its original appearance at the end

The palace was restored to its original appearance at the end of the
of the 20th century.

In 1981, the palace became a branch of the State Hermitage. The building itself and its restored interiors are the most important exhibits of this museum.

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This palace is the fine example of a private house of

This palace is the fine example of a private house of the first
the first quarter of the 18th century preserved till our days.
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