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Why Pavel Tretyakov Donated His Collection to Moscow
Pavel Tretyakov transferred his collection and home to Moscow in 1892, bringing to fruition his vision of a public museum of Russian art, conceived at least three decades earlier. He sought to secure the gallery's future after his death and preserve the collection intact as a public treasure. The formal deed of gift placed an already functioning museum project on a legal footing.
Moscow’s Tenement Houses: How to Read Their Façades, Courtyards and Everyday Life
Moscow’s late 19th- and early 20th-century tenement buildings were constructed specifically to generate a steady rental income. The cost of the land, financing, the mix of flats, ground-floor retail, the work of the property manager and domestic staff, plumbing, heating and the layout of the courtyard all shaped the business model of such a property.