Street Kuznetsk Most, Moscow. Sights of Moscow

An arched street Kuznetsky Most on the map of Moscow is located inside the Boulevard Ring. It is located on the territory of Tver and Meshchansky districts of the Central Administrative District of the capital and is named in honor of the ancient architectural structure of the same name, which existed from the middle of the 18th century till 1819.

The Kuznetsky Most street takes its start from Bolshaya Dmitrovka and ends at the intersection with Bolshaya Lubyanka.

History before 1819

The first mention of the street, which corresponded to the modern Kuznetsky Most, is contained in the document "The Census of Moscow Courtyards" of 1620. It also mentions that on it were the courts of the patriarchal nobles and Archbishop of Tver. Around the same period a wooden bridge was built across Neglinka, called Kuznetsk, near which representatives of the most famous aristocratic families began to settle. After a century it was replaced with white stone stone, and it became one of the four major structures of this kind in Moscow.

After the decree of Catherine II about privileges to foreigners, the district where the modern street is located. Kuznetsk bridge, began to turn into a place of compact residence of merchants from European countries, who began to open fashionable and haberdashery shops there. Over time, many Russian aristocrats moved, and their mansions turned into passages and, as they say today, shopping centers.

During the fire of 1812, the street that crossed the Kuznetsky Most was practically not damaged by the guardsmen of Napoleon, who took over the shops and houses of their compatriots. After the end of the Patriotic War, foreigners returned there, and trade went even more successfully than before.

After 1819

As part of a major reconstruction of the capital in 1817, work was begun on the closure of Neglinka with stone vaults. As a result, the Kuznetsk bridge was covered, parapets were removed, and new houses were built along their lines. Changes and toponyms have undergone changes. In particular, now appeared the street Kuznetsk bridge.

Moscow at that time in terms of trade had even some advantage over St. Petersburg, so they went there to buy from all over Russia. In particular, until 1917 the Kuznetsky Most, speaking in modern language, was the main place for shopping for fashionistas from all over the country, and in the newspapers of that time it was often called the "sanctuary of luxury and fashion." Over time, the atelier appeared in the street, where for 24 hours customers were sewed dresses and costumes according to the samples brought directly from Paris.

Later, the Kuznetsk bridge became a kind of showcase of the city's well-being, which they showed to foreigners with pleasure. For this purpose, there, in 1886, even conducted electric lighting, which was a novelty for Russia. The large-scale construction on the Kuznetsky Most (Moscow) street began in the 20th century, when some dilapidated buildings were demolished and new profitable houses and passages were built, which today are its decoration.

After the October Revolution

In the first years after the establishment of Soviet power, most of the buildings on the Kuznetsky Most were confiscated and handed over to various state institutions and organizations. The second life of the street began during the NEP, when enterprising citizens were again allowed to develop trade. However, the title of the main fashion center of the country was returned to this place when the All-Union House of Models was opened at No. 14, which is still famous for the Kuznetsky Most.

Moscow after this event, thanks to the designers working there, became known in the world as a place where a special fashion with a Russian soul is created.

In the post-Soviet period

After the collapse of the USSR, in the early 90's, some buildings were demolished, and new ones were built in their place. It's hard to say whether they decorated Kuznetsky Most. Moscow in this period in general suffered a lot of architectural losses, mostly irreplaceable. To prevent this in the future, in 2011, the part of the street where ancient buildings are concentrated was part of the protected areas. In addition, almost all of them are given the status of monuments of federal significance.

Contemporary look

Today, in the vicinity and on the street Kuznetsky Most (Moscow district, bounded by the Theater Passage and Bolshaya Dmitrovka and Rozhdestvenskaya streets), there are a lot of famous cultural and educational institutions, starting with the Bolshoi Theater and the Technical Library and finishing with the school. Shchepkina.

At the same time, it continues to be the place where the most famous shops of the capital are concentrated. Among them there is a completely renovated Central Department Store, Trade House "Svetlana", a 4-storey Podium store, etc. This ancient street is known for its sights worthy of a separate description.

Profitable house Tretyakov

The most convenient transport, allowing to get to the street Kuznetsk bridge, is the metro. Not far from the station of the same name is the Tretyakov Dwelling House, built in 1892 in the pseudo-Russian style by the architect Kaminsky.

At the moment, the owner of the building, which was capitally restored in 2011, is the Bank of Moscow.

Passage of Popov

This is one of the most remarkable buildings on the Kuznetsky Most. Initially, in his place was the mansion of Count Vederevsky. The building repeatedly passed from hand to hand and survived several fires. At the end of the XIX century, the house was purchased by the merchant Popov, who demolished it to the ground and built a passage where numerous shops were located.

After the revolution, the building was confiscated, and it housed various state institutions, and later - a scientific and technical library. At the moment the building is being reconstructed, and it is planned to open a large department store.

Profitable house "Sokol"

Another attraction that you can see, having gone to the street Kuznetsk bridge (the metro from it is in walking distance) is famous for its mosaic facade. We are talking about the so-called Profitable House "Sokol", in the decoration of which participated N. Sapunov, I. Mashkov and M. Vrubel.

Now you know what is famous for the street Kuznetsk bridge. Above are only three famous buildings, of several dozen monuments of architecture, which can be seen there. So, it's worth seeing with your own eyes!