Ukraintsev chambers, Federal heritage site in Basmanny District, Russia.
The Ukraintsev Chambers is a 1600s residential building located on Khokhlovsky Lane in Moscow. Its facade displays elaborate stonework and traditional window frames typical of wealthy homes from that period.
Construction began in 1665 when Moscow was experiencing a period of growth in residential building for wealthy citizens. The structure remains as evidence of the architectural developments during this prosperous time.
The chambers reflect design preferences that were important to wealthy Muscovites in the 1600s. They show how people valued skilled stonework and elaborate carvings to display their status and prosperity.
This landmark is located at Khokhlovsky Lane 7-9 in the Basmanny District and is reachable by public transit from central Moscow. Visitors should allow time to view the fine details of the stone facade up close.
The building retains its original floor plan from the 1600s and many of its structural elements, offering insight into construction methods of wealthy Moscow homes from that era. This preservation makes it a rare window into the daily living conditions of people from earlier Moscow.
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