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	Kuskovo - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kuskovo is an extensive estate, or manor, of the Counts Sheremetev, originally situated several miles to the east of Moscow but now forming a part of the East District of that city.
		Kuskovo passed to the Sheremetev family in the 17th century, and was chosen as a summer residence by Boris Petrovich Sheremetev, the premier Russian Field Marshal and Count.
		The Kuskovo palace was constructed near one of the ponds in 1769-65 in a fine Neoclassical style.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Kuskovo (455 words)

	Kuskovo Estate - Moscow
		The unique monument of the 18th century, Kuskovo Estate, located in Perovsky district of Moscow, used to be the summer residence of Sheremetyev Counts.
		Kuskovo ensemble was created by serf architects F. Argunov, A. Mironov, G. Dikushin, with participation of K. Blank.
		In 1919 Kuskovo Estate got the status of the State Museum, and since 1938 it was consolidated with the only Ceramics Museum in Russia.
	www.moscow-hotels-russia.com /kuskovo.htm (432 words)

	Moscow Attractions. KUSKOVO ESTATE.
		Kuskovo Estate or Palace was created in full conformity with tastes and rules of Russian nobiliary life and art of 18 th century.
		It is the composite centre of the "Kuskovo" ensemble, one of the earliest samples of summer country residences of Russia.
		According to a plan of the owner count Pyotr Borisovich Sheremetev, "Kuskovo" should be larger and more beautiful than manors of other grandees and must compare well with imperial residences.
	www.moscowcity.com /attractions/kuskovo.htm (151 words)

	At Kuskovo: A Count's Grand Folly
		The exquisite 18th century palace of Kuskovo, one of the loveliest and best preserved estates in Russia, is open for a summer season of exhibitions and concerts.
		Kuskovo was the original site of the Sheremetyevs' Serf Theater, later moved to the Ostankino Palace, where talented serfs were taught to act, sing and dance the latest operas and plays from Europe.
		Kuskovo, at 2 Ulitsa Yunosti, is open during the spring and summer season (April 1 to Oct. 1) daily except Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m.
	www.themoscowtimes.com /stories/1995/07/04/021-full.html (790 words)

	The 18th Century Estate
		Thus, most of the development of Kuskovo can be dated to the period 1740-70, the period when the nobility outside of the Petersburg elite began to expand their social entertaining on a grand scale; and when there was a tremendous development of the arts in Russia (using internal talent) to support these grand entertainments.
		Kuskovo was a summer palace, designed for summer entertaining of family, distant relations, friends, foreign visitors, dependents, and hangers-on.
		In terms of size, the Kuskovo estate is 3 km long on its main axis; and it is laid out around a central large (man-made) pond; house and buildings and formal gardens are located on the north side of the pond; a large park with trees and alleyways is located on the south side.
	www.ku.edu /~russcult/culture/visual_index/kuskovo.html (875 words)

	History and photos of the Kuskovo Estate in Moscow
		Kuskovo was known since the beginning of 16th century as situated near Moscow ancestral lands of boyars Sheremetev.
		The construction in Kuskovo was most active in 1750s, during the rule in Russia of empress Elizabeth.
		In 18th century in Kuskovo festivities were hold, which were attended by many inhabitants of Moscow.
	wander.org.ru /Kuskovo_gallery_eng.html (224 words)

	Kuskovo Park and Estate - Moscow
		Kuskovo is almost unique among Russian aristocratic country houses in that it has original interiors to match its glorious facades.
		Further troubles beset Kuskovo after the emancipation of the serfs in 1861, which left the Sheremetevs financially incapable of maintaining the large formal parks.
		The garden at Kuskovo became overgrown, surrounding lands had to be sold, and the last Count Sheremetev was reduced to building a small wooden dacha next to the palace so that he could continue to live on the family estate.
	www.moscow.info /parks/kuskovo-park.aspx (426 words)

	Kuskovo Estate, Moscow, Russia
		The Kuskovo Estate, nicknamed the Moscow Versailles due to its formal French gardens, is a perfect example of an 18th century Muscovite country residence.
		Designed and built by the Sheremetyev family, one of the wealthiest and most powerful in Russia, the estate was used by several generations of the family as a Summer residence and a site for private receptions, celebrations and festivities until 1918.
		However, Kuskovo's most prized pieces are to be found in its extensive collection of Russian porcelain, which boasts works from all of the country's porcelain manufacturers from throughout the ages of the craft.
	www.moscow-hotels.net /attractions/kuskovo-estate.html (268 words)

	Russian National Tourism Office. Buy visas, country information, visit Russia, visa support, excursions, exhibitions
		Kuskovo Estate or Palace was created in full conformity with tastes and rules of Russian high society life and art of 18 th century.
		It is the composite centre residences of “Kuskovo” ensemble, one of the earliest samples of summer country residences of Russia.
		Development of Kuskovo landscape culture, cultivated French terraces with statuary, pavilions and grottos, and a natural park with ponds, bridges and amusements.
	www.visitrussia.org.uk /excurs-kuskovo.htm (215 words)

	Moscow tours, Moscow Hotels, Tour to Kuskovo with transport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Kuskovo Estate often called the Moscow Versailles due to its perfectly preserved French park, is an example of an 18th century, luxurious Moscow summer residence.
		The pearl of Kuskovo is an extensive French park with ponds, lakes, pavilions and Russian and Italian marble sculptures.
		In 1919 the estate received the official status of a state museum and in 1939 was unified with the Museum of Ceramics, the only one in Russia.
	www.besthotelsrussia.com /excursion_78/excursions_new.html (191 words)

	Photo Album: Photos of Kuskovo Estate in Moscow
		Count Peter B. Sheremetev, the son of a famous Field Marshal and one of the most distinguished and wealthy Russian grandees in the 17th century, built the palace for summer festivities and gala receptions.
		It is one of the most unique objects in the Kuskovo collection, and preserves the look of the country estate of the late 1780's.
		The table for music scores has an inlaid table top with panorama of Kuskovo country estate is made of oak, red wood, Karelian birch, cabinet work and marquetry.
	www.sersol.com /photo_album/20040615_russia/moscow-kuskovo (440 words)

	Kuskovo
		Built in 1770, this country park was known as the "Versailles of Moscow," with a richly decorated wooden palace surrounded by 79 acres of ornamental gardens.
		Another point of interest in "Kuskovo Estate" is the only regular French park to survive in Moscow.
		The pride of "Kuskovo" is the most complete collection of Russian porcelain in the country, which represents all Russian porcelain manufacturers.
	www.fortunecity.com /victorian/hornton/890/Kuskovo.html (312 words)

	The Museum of Ceramics and the 18th Century Kuskovo Estate
		The State Museum of Ceramics and the 18th Century Kuskovo Estate - W893
		The "Kuskovo" Estate, originally owned by the Shremetyev family, is an excellent example of a typical 18th century Moscow residence.
		The pride of "Kuskovo" is the most complete collection in the country of Russian china which represents all Russian manufactures.
	www.russianmuseums.info /M298 (253 words)

	Russian-Classics > Gzhel > Tableware
		The author of vases, cases, tea-sets and coffee-sets, sets for serving pancakes and eggs, toilet boxes, chandeliers, etc. The participant of domestic and international exhibitions.
		Her works are presented in GRM, GIM, GMK "Kuskovo", EKM, MO "Gzhel", ets.
		Okulova Zinaida Vasilievna Born in 1938 in Onega, Arkhangelsk district.
	www.russian-classics.com /gp/gp_t_921.shtml (294 words)

	Can somebody help me? (items of Kuskovo palace) - Message Board - ezboard.com
		Hi I am looking for the beautiful counters, tub, toilet, shower and sink of the kuskovo palace's dressing room..
		Gigi said that she is not sure it comes from sophisticated sims..
		On the other hand, Sophisticated sims often moves it's sets around due to bandwidth - it might be a good idea to enquire at their own forum as well to verify whether it is really a Sophisticated sims bathset or not.
	p102.ezboard.com /fhistoricsimhouses29965frm8.showMessage?topicID=285.topic (331 words)

	Kuskovo Estate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The history of the estate dates back to 1715, when Tsar Peter the Great awarded the village of Kuskovo to Boris Sheremetev, a Russian general who excelled at the battle of Poltava and who decided to build a summer residence there.
		However, Kuskovo's most prized pieces are to be found in its extensive collection of Russian porcelain from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
		Visitors can see everything from the Egyptian dinner service of Tsar Alexander I to vases commemorating the construction of the Moscow metro system.
	www.moscow-taxi.com /out-of-town/kuskovo-estate.html (760 words)

	Moscow, Kuskovo pictures from russia photos on webshots
		Moscow, Kuskovo pictures from russia photos on webshots
		Park Kuskovo in Moscow is a manor of counts Sheremetiev.
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	community.webshots.com /album/149867699KCBpPN (187 words)

	Kuskovo Puts Out Its Best China
		In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Kuskovo museum, an extraordinary exhibit covering the history of ceramics and glassworks has opened at the estate in southeastern Moscow.
		This is only an excerpt from the full story.
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	www.themoscowtimes.com /stories/1998/09/08/040.html (126 words)

	Kuskovo Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Kuskovo Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Russia » Moskovskaya Oblast' » Kuskovo » Things To Do Kuskovo Travel Guide
		Reviews and photos of Kuskovo attractions posted by real travelers and locals.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Russia/Moskovskaya_Oblast/Kuskovo-606587/Things_To_Do-Kuskovo-BR-1.html (470 words)

	Kuskovo Transportation - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Russia » Moskovskaya Oblast' » Kuskovo » Transportation
		Tips for getting around Kuskovo posted by real travelers and Kuskovo locals.
		To get to Kuskovo is easy Take a metro to "Ryazansky Prospekt" and then take a bus #133 or #208 up to the stop "Kuskovo Museum".
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Russia/Moskovskaya_Oblast/Kuskovo-606587/Transportation-Kuskovo-BR-1.html (105 words)

	Russian in Russia. Russian Language School in Moscow.
		If you want to combine Russian language or Culture program with the visit to Moscow, one of the world's most fascinating cities, our Russian Language School is a right place for you!
		The School is located in the South-East of Moscow in a beautiful area not far from the famous XVII century estate Kuskovo with its park and lakes.
		Our School is situated on the university campus with everything you need for successful study (dormitories, cafeteria, swimming pool, gym, computer lab, etc.)
	www.studyabroadinternational.com /Russia/Moscow/Russia_Moscow.html (302 words)

	Kuskovo. Guide services and excursions in Moscow, Russia
		Kuskovo is an excellent architectural ensemble of XVII century.
		Marvelous summer residence of count Pyotr Sheremetev was made for guests' receptions, theatrical performances and walkings.
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	www.rus-tours.com /excurs_msc_kuskovo.html (145 words)

	The Ceramics Museum in Kuskovo - Museums International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
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		The museum is open everyday except Monday / Tuesday and last Wednesday of each month.
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	www.dooyoo.co.uk /museums-international/the-ceramics-museum-in-kuskovo (149 words)

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