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  Troyekurov palace  
 

Prince Troyekurov's Palace, (1691-96) on Georgevski street was built for the head of the main Streltsi Department (prikaz) who was in charge for Peter I of the building of the Sukharev tower. The house was built in contemporary traditional form. The master and mistress lived in the western half and the children and servants lived in the eastern half of the second floor. As a result of restorations in the 1980's the palace was returned to its 17th century appearance. It is now part of the Government offices

 
   

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