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  • Губернаторский дворец (Казань). Photo 1

Description

The Governor's Palace in Kazan is a historical building located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. Built in the mid-19th century according to the design of Konstantin Ton, it is the residence of the head of the Republic of Tatarstan and a cultural heritage site of federal significance.

In the past, here was the palace of the Kazan khans, and then the house of the chief commandant. The Governor's Palace was conceived as the residence of the military governor with premises for imperial apartments. The project was approved by Emperor Nicholas I in 1843. The building was erected under the leadership of the military governor S.P. Shipov.

The architectural style of the palace combines elements of the Russian-Byzantine style with pseudo-Renaissance. The main facade is distinguished by a risalit with a pediment of three arches and paired semi-columns. The entrances to the building are decorated with order columns. The interiors of the building are also distinguished by exquisite finishing.

In the 20th century, the building housed the authorities of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Currently, it is the official residence of the head of the Republic of Tatarstan.

The Governor's Palace was restored twice, in the 1970s and around 2000. The restoration made it possible to preserve and restore the historical significance of this remarkable architectural structure.

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