Embassy of Argentina, Moscow, Embassy mansion in Yakimanka District, Russia
The Embassy of Argentina is a grand mansion located at 72 Bolshaya Ordynka Street in the Yakimanka District. Its architecture displays Empire style with eclectic facade elements that were added to the original design over time.
The building was constructed between 1823 and 1824 as a private residence for merchant Nadezhda Lobanova during Moscow's classical period. It became the Argentine embassy's home in 2007, after serving as the Rwandan embassy in the preceding years.
The mansion reflects Argentina's diplomatic role in Moscow and welcomes visitors to experience connections between both nations through its spaces. Events held here bring Argentine and Russian cultures into direct contact.
The mansion is centrally located in Yakimanka and easily accessible by public transport thanks to nearby metro stations and bus routes serving the district. Interior visits typically require advance arrangement through diplomatic channels or participation in organized cultural events.
The property was owned for many years by the Pugovkin family, a well-known merchant family, before it passed through various diplomatic hands. Traces of this commercial past remain visible in details throughout the building for attentive visitors to discover.
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