Savvinskoye Podvorie

Savvinskoye Podvorie is a five-story stone structure on Tverskaya Street in Moscow featuring multiple pointed towers, decorative ceramic tiles, and large semicircular windows with balusters. The facade is distinguished by its characteristic green-tinted tiles and ornate ceramic decorative elements.

The building was completely relocated 50 meters back from Tverskaya Street in 1939 with residents remaining in their apartments throughout the move. This engineering achievement demonstrated Soviet engineers' ability to move a massive structure without demolition.

The building displays Russian Revival features through green-tinted tiles, ornate window frames, and ceramic decorative panels. These elements create a distinctive appearance that stands out among other Moscow structures and reflects traditional craftsmanship.

The building sits behind a Stalinist-era structure and is easily located from Tverskaya Street, as it stands out from surrounding buildings. Visitors can explore the icon gallery housed inside the residential structure.

The building served as a production site for Khanzhonkov Studio from its founding until the 1920s, housing a large glass-roofed pavilion in the back courtyard. This early connection to Russian filmmaking is often overlooked by visitors.

Location: Tverskoy District

Inception: 1907

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 55.76028,37.61167

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46