Vlakhernskoye-Kuzminki

Vlakhernskoye-Kuzminki is an estate with multiple buildings, pavilions, and historic structures arranged across gardens featuring artificial ponds. The grounds contain various architectural styles connected by pathways that lead visitors through different sections.

Peter the Great granted this land to Grigory Stroganov in 1704, beginning its development as a noble residence. The estate changed hands several times afterward, with buildings and gardens evolving over the following centuries.

The mansion displays furniture, paintings, and decorative items that show how Russian noble families lived in their daily lives. Walking through the rooms, you see the objects that mattered to them and how they arranged their spaces.

The estate is reached by Moscow Metro to Kuzminki station, followed by a 10-minute walk through parkland. Weekdays offer a more peaceful experience, as fewer visitors are present on the grounds.

The grounds contain an Egyptian pavilion that reflects a period when European architects were fascinated by Egyptian design. This pavilion is a rare example of this building tradition in Russia.