The Yusupov Palace acquired its present appearance in the course of palace’s constructions from 1760 till 1850 done by the famous architects of the time. The building belonged to the Yusupov family. The staterooms in neoclassical style are remarkable for their rich and elegant decoration. The unique West European works of art as well as musical instruments of the 19th century adorn the palace interior. The gem of the palace is the unique Domestic Theatre built in the Baroque style as a miniature of the world-known Mariinsky Theatre. The palace has a historical meaning since the night of 16-17 December 1916, when Grigory Rasputin, who was very close to the family of Emperor Nicholas II, was murdered here by a group of monarchists, including Prince Felix Yusupov. The exhibition dedicated to Grigory Rasputin is set up in the original rooms where the tragedy took place.
The following rooms and halls can used for evening events:
- Private Theater of Yusupoff Family ( 178 guests) – highly recommended for private performance of Russian ballet
- The Preziosa Hall - 150 guests for cocktail
- White Column Room - 150 guests for the Gala-Dinner
- Moorish Drawing Room - 20 guests for the Gala-Dinner
- Mirror room – 50 guests for Gala-dinner
Recommended decorations: Classical, but no special decorations are required;
Recommended entertainment: Classical style
Recommended Catering companies: Concord Catering, Elba group
2. VENUE LOCATION & ACCESS
Address: Moika Embankment 94
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg.
As an option guests can arrive by boat,
or embark from here on an exiting tour
of St. Petersburg’s enchanting rivers
and canals.
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3. EXTERIOR/ENTRANCE
Plan your event at the Yusupov
Palace, a palace filled with
mystique and intrigue. The palace
is a classic statement of refined
wealth and grandeur.
The Palace is ideally located in the
most magnificent part of St.
Petersburg’s historical downtown
on the Moika River embankment.
The Yusupov Palace remembers
Russian emperors, rich ladies and
gentlemen, and famous artists of
its time. The Palace had always
been a center of high society life in
St. Petersburg.
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4. INTERIOR
The building has retained its dazzling interiors,
palace features the marble staircase, White
Column Ballroom, Mirror Hall, a Moorish-style
billiard room, the Picture Gallery and the exquisite
180-seat theatre for private concerts or ballet
performances.
All rooms provide a perfect setting for a formal
cocktail reception, gala parties and banquets.
Not only is the Palace a remarkable architectural
monument, but it is also a historical site, tied to
the fall of imperial Russia. It was here that Grigory
Rasputin, a favorite of the last Russian Tsar, was
murdered.
10. EVENING SCENARIO
Welcome Reception musical
accompaniment (harp).
Tour around Palace (1 &2
floor) with visit to Rasputin
exposition
Champagne/cocktails in the
Precioza Room
Private Ballet Performance in
the Yusupov Theater (15
Minutes)
Gala Dinner with
entertainment (entertainment
up on clients request) in the
White Column Hall
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