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Petersburg: Palaces and Their Fates

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In the imperial capital, which was Saint Petersburg, palaces were built for the imperial family and the highest aristocracy; they were meant to showcase the grandeur and wealth of both the empire and the families who owned them. Some of these palaces, passing from hand to hand, were rebuilt to meet the requirements of their new purposes, as some were transferred to house various government institutions, gifted, or sold to new owners, who in turn followed new fashions and trends. After the revolution, all of them were nationalized and used as museums or office buildings. Some buildings are inaccessible, while others house museums and public spaces where tickets can be purchased.

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