Architecture
Carlo Rossi
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Alexandrinsky Theatre
Designed the Alexandrinsky Theatre and its surrounding Empire-style urban ensemble (1828–1832), including what is now Architect Rossi Street.
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Mikhaylovsky Palace
Designed Mikhaylovsky Palace (1819–1825) for Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich; the palace later became the main building of the Russian Museum.
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Palace Square
Created the vast General Staff Building and its triumphal arch that close Palace Square opposite the Winter Palace (1819–1829).
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Senate Square
Designed the paired Senate and Synod buildings framing Senate Square (1829–1834), completing the classical western riverfront ensemble.
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Yelagin Palace
Rebuilt Yelagin Palace with conservatory and park pavilions (1816–1818) for Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna — his first major Petersburg commission.
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