Tolstoy House

The Tolstoy House, located at 15-17 Rubinstein Street and 54 Fontanka Embankment in St. Petersburg, is an architectural gem built between 1910 and 1912 in the Nordic Art Nouveau style by architect Fyodor Lidval. Commissioned by Major-General Count Mikhail Pavlovich Tolstoy, the building features a unique design with interconnected inner yards and richly decorated facades. It has a storied history, having housed numerous notable residents and served various purposes throughout its existence, including as a communal residence after the Russian Revolution. The building is now a protected cultural monument and has appeared in several Russian films, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers alike.