Презентация "Kuscovo – a country estate in Moscow"

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  Kuscovo –
  a country estate in
  Moscow
  Made by the teacher Zhuravkova V.A.
  Secondary school № 1v. Peschanokopscoe Rostov region
  

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  This country estate is a unique monument of Russian culture of the 18-th century. It is an example of early summer residences in Russia.
  It is situated in the west of Moscow on the territory of district Veshnyaki.
  It belonged to Earl (граф) Sheremetiev and was intended ( предназначалась) for luxurious feasts, crowded celebrations and theatrical performances.
  More than 20 unique monuments of architecture are left here. One can also see the only wonderful park with marble sculptures and a pond in Moscow made in French style.
  

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  In 1919 the country estate became a museum. Later in 1939 the only museum of ceramic in Russia was transformed there. After that it was named A State Museum of ceramic “Country Estate Kuscovo”.
  Today it is one of the largest collections of ceramic and glass of different countries from ancient times till nowadays.
  Various exhibitions, concerts of classical music are held here every year.
  Ancient traditions of estate celebrations and parties are re- born (regenerated) here.
  

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  The estate includes the Palace, built in classical style in the XVIII-th century; the park, decorated with splendid sculptures and pavilions and the Museum of Ceramic.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  The Palace is decorated with Russian and west-European works of art, portraits of Russian emperors and former owners of the estate.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  The Museum of Ceramic
  

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  The park