Did the former kitchen corps of the Kitaysky Palace ever dream of their elevated status? Today, we stand before the Kavalersky Korpus, once a humble kitchen building. It later became a privileged residence for court cavaliers. The Kavalersky Korpus served as housing for court cavaliers from 1843 to 1917. Before this transformation, the building functioned as the kitchen corps from 1767. The original structure was designed by Antonio Rinaldi. The Kavalersky Korpus was later rebuilt in 1807 as a two-story building. Architect A. I. Shtarkenshneider redesigned it between 1843 and 1845, giving it the name “Pri Dvorniy” or “Court” building. It housed the Kavalersky Korpus, literally the “Cavalier’s Corps”. This was fitting, as it housed court cavaliers until 1917. The Kavalersky Korpus stands on the corner of Lomonosova Street and the Upper Park. It’s a stone’s throw from the Dvortsovaya Quay and offers stunning views. The Kavalersky Korpus witnessed significant moments in Russian history. Its location offered glimpses into the opulent lives of the Russian nobility. It’s a testament to the evolving roles of buildings within the grand scheme of the imperial court.
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