Benois House

Benois House, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a historic apartment building designed by the renowned Benois family of architects. Constructed between 1911 and 1914, it features 250 apartments and a unique layout with 12 courtyards. After the 1917 Russian Revolution, it became home to notable Bolshevik leaders, including Sergey Kirov, whose former apartment is now a memorial museum. The building is also famous for being the residence of composer Dmitry Shostakovich during the creation of his Seventh Symphony. Today, it attracts visitors for its architectural significance and its appearances in various Russian TV crime series, making it a fascinating site for both tourists and researchers.