Lobanov-Rostovsky, House of

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LOBANOV-ROSTOVSKY, HOUSE OF (12 Admiralteisky Avenue), an architectural monument of high classicism. An early work of the architect A.A. Montferrand, it was constructed in 1817-1820 for Prince A.Y. Lobanov-Rostovsky. The triangular building faces Admiralteisky Avenue, Voznesensky Avenue and St. Isaac's Square, remaining an important element of the ensemble of central squares. The main facade, facing the Admiralty, is adorned with an eight-columned portico; white marble figures of lions (sculptor P. Triscorni), immortalised in the poem "The Bronze Horseman" by Alexander Pushkin, are located on both sides of the central arch. The original decor of the entrance hall and front staircase has been preserved. In the second half of the 19th century the Council of War, Chancellery of the Ministry of Defence and other establishments of the Military Department were located in the house. After October 1917 there was Military-Political Academy, aeronautical museum and dormitory located in the building. Since 1946, Project Institute № 1, the head organisation for designing industrial buildings and complexes has been located here.

References:Микишатьев М. Н. История дома со львами // Невский архив: Ист.-краевед. сб. СПб., 2003. [Вып.] 6. С. 221-251.

V. G. Isachenko. Lobanov-Rostovsky Alexander Yakovlevich, Duke
Montferrand Auguste Augustovich (Henri Louis Auguste Leger Ricard de)
Pushkin Alexander Sergeevich
Triscorni Paolo
Admiralteysky Ave/Saint Petersburg, city, house 12
Ministry of War
1820