What is the history of the property? The Pushka Inn Hotel occupies No. 14 Moyka Embankment referred to as Pushchin's House.
From the late XVIII century, three generations of the Pushchins owned that private residence for almost one hundred years. The Pushchins were an old noble family originating as long ago as in the XV century.
Last bright representative of the famous family, Ivan Pushchin, was known as the closest friend of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.
Alexander Pushkin carried the memory of the children's and youths' friendship with him for the rest of his life. In the exile, he wrote some beautiful and poignant lines and dedicated them to Ivan Pushchin:
«My precious friend, my friend forever!
And I have thanked my own stars
When lonely and snowbound yard
Of my secluded poor shelter
Was made alive by your sleigh-bell.»
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built? late XVIII century
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings? Yes
Has restoration work taken place? Yes
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building? No
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning? Ivan Ivanovich Pushchin
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past? At the time of the Decembrist revolt Northern Society Meetings took place in this building.
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