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Yusupov Palace

Yusupov Palace is ancient St. Petersburg estate on Moyka river embankment. Combination of sophisticated taste and monumental richness of former owners of this house captures the atmosphere of 19th century luxury. This was where best balls in St.Petersburg were given, high society of pre-revolutionary Russia met there. However this Palace is world know as place where Grigory Rasputin was killed. The event that is still controversial and full of secrets. Mystery that has not been revealed yet. Presenter Olga Degtyareva visited one of the most luxurious and enigmatic houses of Saint-Petersburg.  

Presenter Ol'ga Degtyareva

Year 2011

Duration 00:46:47

Presenter Ol'ga Degtyareva

Yusupov Palace is ancient St. Petersburg estate on Moyka river embankment. Combination of sophisticated taste and monumental richness of former owners of this house captures the atmosphere of 19th century luxury. This was where best balls in St.Petersburg were given, high society of pre-revolutionary Russia met there. However this Palace is world know as place where Grigory Rasputin was killed. The event that is still controversial and full of secrets. Mystery that has not been revealed yet. Presenter Olga Degtyareva visited one of the most luxurious and enigmatic houses of Saint-Petersburg.  

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