Ostankino Palace, Neoclassical palace in Ostankinsky District, Russia
Ostankino Palace is a wooden neoclassical estate near Moscow with symmetrical facades, classic columns, domes, and rooms featuring detailed plasterwork, period furnishings, and decorative collections. The building seamlessly combines residential quarters with a fully functioning historic theater.
Count Nikolai Sheremetev commissioned this summer residence in 1798, incorporating both private quarters and a theater within one structure. The blend of residential and performance spaces reflected how the Russian nobility lived and entertained during that era.
The palace holds Russia's only surviving late 18th-century theater with its original stage machinery, auditorium, and dressing rooms still visible. Visitors can see how performances were once staged and how the theater operated as part of daily palace life.
The palace museum is accessed through guided tours of the historical rooms, theater space, and art collections, with advance booking required. Visitors can also explore the surrounding gardens and estate grounds to experience the full scope of the former summer residence.
The wooden construction was specifically selected for its superior acoustic properties that enhanced performances in the integrated theater. This material choice was unusual for palaces of that era and shows how much attention was given to theater quality.
Location: Ostankinsky District
Inception: 1798
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://ostankino-museum.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.82538,37.61465
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
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