Yusupov Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia

One of two surviving St. Petersburg residences of the monumentally wealthy Yusupov family, the Yusupov Palace on the Moika River is perhaps most famous as the scene of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin, and is one of the few aristocratic homes in the city to have retained many of its original interiors.
Built in 1770, the palace didn't come into ownership by its namesake family until 1830. The first Yusupov resident was Prince Boris Nikolaievich, who moved in with his second wife and son. The Yusupov Palace served the noble family for five generations. Descendants of the ancient Khan line, the Yusupovs became known for their extravagant wealth and dedicated philanthropy work, a respected trait among their contemporaries and subjects.
The interior of the palace is unique in design. Since numerous architects were assigned to projects over the years, Yusupov Palace became a mishmash of different styles, creations and décor. Nevertheless it retains much of its original structures, including the warmth of the Yusupov family’s private chambers.