Kurakin Almshouse, Charitable institution in Basmanny District, Russia.
The Kurakin Almshouse stands as a U-shaped hospital building with a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker at Novaya Basmannaya Street.
In 1742, Prince Boris Ivanovich Kurakin established this charitable institution after witnessing similar facilities during his ambassadorial duties in Paris.
The building exhibits Anninsky Baroque architectural elements with its symmetrical facade, detailed ornaments, and traditional Russian Orthodox church design features.
The Moscow House of Nationalities now operates in this building, offering exhibitions, cultural programs, and events focused on Russian ethnic diversity.
Each resident of the original almshouse received individual rooms with regulated meal schedules and specific guidelines for participating in religious services.
Location: Basmanny District
Inception: 1742
Part of: Городская усадьба князей Куракиных
GPS coordinates: 55.76918,37.65367
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:07
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