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Eliseev
Eliseev (russian: Елисе́ев) is a Russian surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Grigory Eliseev (1821–1891), Russian journalist, editor, and publisher *Matvey Eliseev (born 1993), Russian biathlete *Vitali Eliseev Vitali Mikhaylovich Eliseev (russian: Виталий Михайлович Елисеев, born 26 February 1950) is a retired Russian rower who had his best achievements in the coxless fours, together with Valeriy Dolinin, Aleksandr Kulagin and ... (born 1950), Russian rower See also * Yeliseyev * Eliseyev Emporium (Saint Petersburg) {{Surname Russian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliseyev Emporium (Saint Petersburg)
Elisseeff Emporium in St. Petersburg is a large retail and entertainment complex, including a famous food hall, constructed in 1902–1903 for the Elisseeff Brothers. Located at 56 Nevsky Prospekt, the complex consists of three buildings, although the corner one is the structure that is referred to as Elisseeff's store or shop (Елисеевский магазин). Designed by architect Gabriel Baranovskii (Baranovsky, Baranowski, Гавриил Васильевич Барановский), it is one of the most striking examples of St. Petersburg Art Nouveau architecture, although at the time of its construction the building was considered controversial. History Attempt on Alexander II's life A restaurant formerly stood at the site. In 1881, revolutionary Narodniks built a tunnel under Malaya Sadovaya Street from the basement of that building, preparing to plant mines to assassinate Czar Alexander II. By 1 March the preparations were complete, but the Czar did not pass tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |