Ivan Yegorovich Starov
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Ivan Yegorovich Starov was a prominent Russian architect who played a key role in the development of Neoclassical architecture in Russia during the late 18th century. He studied in Paris and brought advanced Neoclassical ideas back to Russia.1
Starov's notable works include:
* A country house for Prince Gagarin at Nikolskoye.1
* The new cathedral of the Trinity in St. Petersburg.1
* The Tauride Palace (1783–88), which served as an influential prototype for Russian country houses. This palace featured a central domed block connected by galleries to wings.1
His work contributed to St. Petersburg becoming a significant center for Neoclassical buildings, comparable to contemporary French and English architecture.1
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