Razumovsky Palace

This historic estate traces its origins to the 16th century, when it belonged to Mikhail Munekhin, a prominent government clerk. Over the centuries, the property passed through various hands until the early 1800s, when it became the residence of Baron Leo Razumovsky. The estate suffered significant damage during Moscow’s devastating 1812 fire but was beautifully restored under the guidance of renowned architect Domenico Gilardi. The resulting structure is an impressive brick-red mansion featuring classical architectural elements. Its centerpiece is a stately portico supported by Doric columns, while the two side wings are adorned with elaborate stuccowork and distinctive lion’s head motifs. Following the 1917 Revolution, the building was nationalized and housed the Museum of the Revolution. Today, it serves as the home of the Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia.