City Estate of N. A. Sumarokov — N. A. Tyuliaeva, Historical mansion in Basmanny District, Russia.
This mansion on Zabelina Street 3 combines different architectural layers, with 17th-century chambers still visible in its structure. The complex shows how historic buildings have been maintained and adapted over time.
The mansion took its expanded form in the 18th century under A.P. Kazakov, then passed through several owners including military officers and Nikolai Andreevich Sumarokov. Later uses included housing educational institutions within its walls.
The Imperial Orthodox Palestinian Society operates from this location and shapes how the building is used today. Visitors can observe how this organization maintains the estate's connection to Moscow's religious and cultural life.
The property underwent major restoration work from 2001 to 2007 and won a Moscow Restoration award in 2012 for these efforts. Visitors should know the site is in active use and may have limited public access.
During the 1980s, the building housed the Moscow State Historical and Archival Institute, giving it an important role in academic circles. This period left marks on how the property was used by researchers and scholars.
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