Yusupov palace

This Palace Ensemble, widely known in Europe and bearing the status of a "building of federal significance" in Russia, once belonged to a princely family. Later, it housed a Museum of the Nobility Lifestyle, Regional Teacher's House and St. Petersburg Palace of Culture for Educators. During the two-and-a-half centuries, the purpose and status of this classic mansion and urban estate on the Moika River have repeatedly changed.

Today, this grandeur building (one of the most prominent architectural gems of the Russian "Northern capital") hosts government and diplomatic meetings, international conferences and symposia. The names of many Russian public officials, leaders of St. Petersburg and heads of foreign states are recorded in the Yusupov Palace Guest Book.
The Palace also houses the unique Home Theater of the Princes Yusupov. The life of St. Petersburg upper echelons of the aristocracy always revolved around home theaters. Music salons and theatrical performances hosted by the Yusupovs gathered prominent high-ranking guests, including members of the Russian royal family. The unique Theater that used to attract so many iconic figures in the past was established in the 19th century and has survived to our days. Pauline Viardot, Franz Liszt, Feodor Chaliapin and Anna Pavlova, orchestras under the baton of Mikhail Glinka, Yuriy Temirkanov, soloists of the Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky theaters performed on its stage.