The wing on Mansurovsky Lane, along with the adjacent Service Corps and Main House, is an important part of the ancient Moscow estate with a rich history. In the 18th century, the plot at Prechistenka, 21/12 belonged to the fleet lieutenant Fyodor Lukich Talizin, then to his wife and grandson. Later, the owner became Major General Alexei Alexeevich Tuchkov, the father of a future Decembrist. Since 1889, the plot passed to the Morozov family, known textile manufacturers. The last owner before the revolution was Ivan Abramovich Morozov, a patron and collector who transformed the estate into an exhibition space. Today, it houses the Russian Academy of Arts, continuing Morozov's cultural tradition. The complex is a monument of federal significance and represents a well-preserved example of an urban estate from the late 18th century.
Originally, the wing was residential, and during the Soviet and post-Soviet periods, it was used for administrative purposes. This two-story brick building in the Empire style was built in 1810 and restored after the Moscow fire in 1814-1815. It has retained its strict Empire composition and facade decoration. The central part of the facade is highlighted by a rustication and a triangular pediment, the walls are adorned with ribbon rustication, and white stone is used in the cladding of the plinth and cornices.
Inside the wing, the historical structure and layout have been preserved, particularly interesting is the basement with a single-column chamber, divided in the late 19th century into two rooms. Most of the chamber is covered with sail vaults, restored after the 1812 fire.
In the 1970s, the wing was partially redesigned. The interior retains a staircase from the late 19th century with a metal railing, a stove with white tiles, as well as several panel doors. Moulded plaster cornices were added during the last reconstruction.
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