The palace is famous as being the place where the assassination of Rasputin was planned and carried out. The beginning of the tour is focused on and hence it starts in the basement.
Gregori Rasputin
Rasputin was a Russian peasant, mystical faith healer and a trusted friend to the family of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. He became an influential figure in Saint Petersburg, especially after August 1915 when Nicholas took command of the army at the front
A recreation of the officers who assassinated Rasputin by poisoning him.
The main staircase up to the palace
The detail is made out of plaster.
The chandelier over the entrance stairwell
These rooms are quite elaborate
These doors were about 3 inches thick and had gold leaf panels.
Exquisite detail!
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