Wax figures of Felix Yusupov and Grigory Rasputin. Yusupov Palace on the Moika. The Studio Of Felix. Prince Felix Yusupov, count Sumarokov-Elston ââ¬â the last of the Yusupov princes, known as the assassination of Rasputin, the greatest favourite of the last Russian Imperial couple, and the author of two books of memoirs ââ¬â the End of Rasputin 1927 and a Memoir 1953. Yusupov Palace on the Moika river is a unique architectural ensemble of XVIII-beginning of XX century, a monument of history and culture of Federal significance, rightfully acclaimed as an encyclopedia of St. Petersburg aristocratic interiors. Each Petersburg house has its own biography and his own destiny. An ancient Palace remembers their creators ââ¬â brilliant architects five generations of the Yusupov princes. Family the princely residence, the Museum of noble life, the Regional teacher's house, St. Petersburg Palace of culture for educators, historical and cultural Palace complex Federal and European fame. two and a half centuries the purpose and status of the old mansion and city estate on the Moika has changed repeatedly. Here, in one of the most magnificent ceremonial buildings of the Northern capital, are government and diplomatic meetings, international conferences and symposia. In the book of honourable guests of the Yusupov Palace inscribed the names of public figures of Russia, heads of St. Petersburg, heads of foreign powers.
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