Большой Казённый переулок Plaque

The inscription on the plaque reads: “Bol’shoy Kazennyy pereulok. Named after the Kazennyy, that is the state, court. These were once the buildings of the Kazan’nyy court. In 1957, the lane was renamed after the architect A.P. Gaydara. This name, however, didn’t last; in 1993 the historic name was restored.” This simple and unassuming plaque tells a story of change and rebirth, of a street that has witnessed centuries of history. The Bols’shoy Kazennyy pereulok, or Big Treasury Lane, has long served as more than just a route through the heart of Moscow. It is a reminder of a time when the state held a firm grip on the city, and its structures dictated life itself. Imagine this lane as a living tapestry, its threads woven by the hands of time and the footsteps of countless individuals. The Kazan’nyy court stood here, a symbol of power and bureaucracy, but also of the everyday lives of people who worked within its walls. Over time, the court gave way to new structures, its name faded into whispers, until the lane was renamed in honor of architect A.P. Gaydara in 1957. The architect was known for his innovative designs, and the lane seemed to reflect a new spirit of progress and modernity. However, even the most modern of names cannot erase the echoes of the past. Today, the name Bols’shoy Kazennyy pereulok has been restored. As you walk down this lane, remember that the history of Moscow is not just built from stone and brick. It is also woven from the stories of those who walked these streets, of the changing times and the enduring power of remembrance.