Pushnikov's Chamber, Nizhny Novgorod

Pushnikov's Chamber is a limestone and wooden building in the center of Nizhny Novgorod. The facade combines elements of the Uzorochye style with features of Petrine Baroque, showing elaborate carved work on the exterior walls.

The house was built in 1697 for merchant Grigory Pushnikov as the city grew rapidly and new trade routes emerged. It ranks among the earliest examples of stone architecture in this rising trade center.

The building shows how local merchants designed their homes as new European styles arrived in Russia. You can still see today on the walls how traditional Russian decorations and Western forms existed side by side.

The building stands in the historic center, easy to find near where the Volga and Oka rivers meet. The best time to visit is a dry day when the facade details are visible in good light.

The construction preserves to this day the original limestone and wooden materials from the 17th century. These old building techniques and craftsmanship are visible in the walls and show how masters built back then.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: 1697

Architectural style: Uzorochye, Petrine Baroque

Made from material: limestone, tree

GPS coordinates: 56.32382,43.98586

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28