The unique monument of the 18th century, Kuskovo Estate, located in Perovsky district of Moscow, used to be the summer residence of Sheremetyev Counts. The architectural ensemble of the estate had been formed by the middle of the 18th century. Magnificent constructions such as the Palace, Grotto, Hermitage, Great stone conservatory, old church, and Italian and Dutch houses survived until nowadays. At Kuskovo there is also a very well preserved French regular park with ponds, pavilions and marble sculptures.

• One of the most celebrated summer palaces of Russian "old" aristocracy near Moscow.
• A wooden 18th century palace built for a few seasons" amusement and having lasted for over 200 years, providing a tremendous perception of mentality and lifestyle of Russian nobility in the 18th-19th centuries.
• A most unique collection of world and Russian porcelain, earthenware, ceramics, glass and rock crystal.
• Development of Kuskovo landscape culture, cultivated French terraces with statuary, pavilions and grottos, and a natural park with ponds, bridges and amusements.
• The 250th anniversary of the Scheremetyev’s dynasty, Russians cultural heritage on the UNESCO list of world monuments.


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