The palace of Countess Belozerskaya was designed by the architect Thomas de Thomon in the style of Classicism and constructed in the early 1800s. Yet the present view of the palace differs considerably from its original design because, in 1846, by order of Prince Constantine Beloselsky-Belozersky, the palace was thoroughly rebuilt by the architect Andrei Stakenschneider and decorated by the sculptor David Jensen. It was then that the parts of the building facing Nevsky Prospect and the Fontanka were constructed, as well as the new wings of the building inside the courtyard. The outdoor and indoor view of the palace changed significantly.

Perhaps, the architect somewhat imitated the palace of Prince Stroganoff constructed by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli. The techniques of the 18 th -century Russian Baroque were widely used in decorations of the palace facades.

From 1898 to October 1917, the palace belonged to the Czar's family. Among the last owners and inhabitants of the building were the son of Alexander II Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and Grand Duke Dmitry Pavlovich the nephew of Alexander III and one of the murderers of Rasputin.

For many years, the palace housed the District Committee of the Communist Party. Now, it houses one of St. Petersburg's Community Centers.

There is a small, but beautifully decorated concert hall in the palace. Concerts of Russian and international classical music are often held here.

In addition, there is a permanent exhibition of the Museum of Wax Figures showing the wax figures of Russian Emperors and their courtiers.

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