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August Ricard de Montferrand was a renowned French architect who left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Russia

The Column Alexander, St. Peterssburg, c1900

August Ricard De Collection: St Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 1840s

St Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 1840s. Artist: Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois
St Isaacs Cathedral and Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 1840s. Built between 1818 and 1858, St Isaacs Cathedral was the largest cathedral in Russia when it was completed

August Ricard De Collection: The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833

The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Artist: August Ricard de Montferrand
The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Montferrand, Auguste, de (1786-1858). State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

August Ricard De Collection: The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896

The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral), Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1896. The cathedral was designed by Agustin de Betancourt and Auguste de Montferrand in Empire style

August Ricard De Collection: Minins Tomb in the Saviour Cathedral in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, 1896

Minins Tomb in the Saviour Cathedral in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, 1896. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
Minins Tomb in the Saviour Cathedral in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, 1896. The cathedral was designed by Agustin de Betancourt and Auguste de Montferrand in Empire style

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August Ricard de Montferrand was a renowned French architect who left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Russia. His masterpiece, The Column Alexander, stands tall in St. Petersburg, serving as a symbol of Russian victory over Napoleon's forces in 1812. Another iconic structure that bears his signature is St. Isaac's Cathedral and Senate Square in St. Petersburg. Built in the 1840s, this magnificent cathedral showcases de Montferrand's exceptional talent and attention to detail. Inside the Winter Palace lies The Small Throne Hall, also known as Peter the Great Hall, which was designed by de Montferrand himself in 1833. This opulent hall exudes grandeur and elegance befitting its royal purpose. Moving away from St. Petersburg, we find The Saviour Cathedral (the Old Fair Cathedral) located in Nizhny Novgorod. Constructed under de Montferrand's guidance in 1896, this cathedral boasts intricate artwork by Maxim Dmitriev and houses Minins Tomb within its walls. Even today, de Montferrand's influence continues to inspire artists like Sheldon Marshall who created a model of St Isaac's Cathedral capturing its magnificence down to every minute detail. Marshall also immortalized the interior of the dome with his brushstrokes revealing its breathtaking beauty along with other elements such as the ornate ceiling and intricately designed iconostasis inside St Isaac's Cathedral. The Holy Doors adorned with religious icons stand proudly within this sacred space while stained glass windows depicting Christ add a touch of ethereal beauty to this architectural marvel. August Ricard de Montferrand has left an enduring legacy through these masterpieces that continue to captivate visitors even centuries later. His vision and artistic prowess have truly made him one of history’s most celebrated architects.