Russian Houses

About this book

Russian Houses offers an unprecedented look at the architecture and interiors of Ostankino the Menshikov Palace and other homes of the princes and czars. The rough-hewn beauty of traditional peasant homes--with their samovars stoves and ornate exteriors--is portrayed with knowledgeable and insightful authority. The breathtaking photographs and evocative text guide the reader through the homes of Pasternak Gorky Dostoevsky and other artists and intellectuals. Over 300 full color photographs.