Neoclassical architecture in Russia developed in the second half of the 18th century, especially after Catherine the Great succeeded to the throne on June 28, 1762, becoming Empress of Russia. Neoclas
Portrait of Catherine II by Dmitry Levitsky, early 1780s
Antonio Rinaldi, the pavilion in Oranienbaum
Moscow Orphanage. By Fyodor Alekseyev, early 19th century
Inauguration of Imperial Academy of Arts by Valery Jacobi, 1889, Louvre
Hermitage Theatre
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The Hermitage Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia is one of five Hermitage buildings lining the Palace Embankment of the Neva River.
Interior of the Hermitage Theatre
Hemitage Theatre on the Palace Embankment of Neva River
Hermitage Bridge in front of the theatre