Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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A lecture entitled "The Morozovs: Great Collectors" will be held at the Petrovsky Travel Palace. The event will be led by Ekaterina Laiter, an art historian and Master of Arts in Art History.
In the Round Hall under the dome, decorated with 200-year-old grisaille paintings, visitors will learn how the Morozovs rose from serfdom to become Russia's wealthiest dynasty. How Ivan and Mikhail Morozov built their collection and the strategies they employed. Ekaterina will explain which brother was the first to bring paintings by Van Gogh and Gauguin to Russia. And, of course, she will discuss the personal stories of the Morozov family, such as why Mikhail Abramovich married a penniless woman, while his younger brother married a chorus girl.
The palace will be open to event guests starting at 5:30 PM. Mini-tours of the palace, lasting approximately 30 minutes, will begin at 5:30 PM and 5:45 PM from Entrance No. 5. The lecture will begin at 6:30 PM. You can also arrive at the palace for the lecture portion.
The palace's northern entrance, checkpoint #5, Left Palace Alley, 50 meters to the left of the main gates. Landmarks include the first two turrets, with an arch between them. Address: Leningradsky Prospekt, Building 40. The easiest way to get there is from the Dynamo metro station (city exit #1) or Petrovsky Park (city exit #3). Then it's a 7-10-minute walk.
Part of the palace tour takes place outdoors. Visitors are asked to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Entry to the palace grounds is by pre-purchased tour tickets and a prepared list of participants. A valid identification document is required to enter the palace grounds.
Valentin Serov. Portrait of Ivan Morozov. 1910.
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