Today, July 17 exit meeting held in the building of

Today, July 17 exit meeting held in the building of an "administrative building of the Trade House" Kunst and Albers, "which may open a branch of the Hermitage. Note the object of cultural heritage "Administration Building Trade House" Kunst and Albers' (ul.Svetlanskaya, 38/40) located in the center of Vladivostok. The building was built in 1903 and designed by renowned architect V.A.Plansona Vladivostok in the style of "modern romantic" - until now retained its luxurious interiors. According to Deputy Director of the State Hermitage for Exhibitions and Development Team Leader Vladimir Matveyev, the building on Svetlanskaya has all chances to become a branch of the Hermitage Museum in Vladivostok: "This is a building in the city center, where a beautiful view of the bay, a tremendous role the historical value of this place, but there are disadvantages that can be overcome. In almost all centers, where we opened our branches, saw the same picture: the need for restoration of unused buildings, but if you wish - all can be overcome. " According to Vladimir Matveyev, now it is difficult to talk about specific dates for the opening of a branch of the Hermitage in Vladivostok, but presumably it will happen in 2015. An important element of the innovative concept of the State Hermitage, dubbed "The Great Hermitage", is the creation of a system of satellite centers in the regions of the Russian Federation, by analogy with already existing centers in Kazan and Vyborg. Recall that in June the governor of Primorsky Krai Vladimir Miklushevsky met with the Director of the State Hermitage Mikhail Piotrovsky, during the meeting the director of the museum has confirmed interest in opening a branch of "Hermitage" in Vladivostok. "We have an interest in the opening of a branch of the museum in Primorye. After all, this is the Russian gate to Asia "- said Michael Piotrowski. "This building has an undeniable historical value. If this opens the Hermitage, the building will find a second life, a chance to preserve this unique monument. If there is a balance between the ultra-modern filling, which is so necessary to the Hermitage, and the historical value of this place - we'll be happy! "- Said Advisor to the General Director of the State Hermitage Julia Kantor. For reference. In the administrative building of the Trade House "Kunst and Albers' (ul.Svetlanskaya, 38/40) 100 years ago, there was a large dining room for employees of the company, with six pairs of cast columns supporting the ceiling. On the same floor housed the living rooms, a ballroom, billiard room and library employees. On the top floor is a room for visitors and spacious apartment Dattanov family. Here was the Office of the German trade agency, and later - the consulate, who since 1887 has headed AV Dattan. The company "Kunst and Albers" was founded in 1864 originally from Germany Gustav Gustav Kunst and Albers, who started his business in the Russian Far East, after suffering a setback in the Chinese market, monopolized by the British and the French. In 1865 the company has built in Vladivostok first store that sold tools, sugar, tea, matches, candles, textiles, weapons and vodka. By the beginning of XX century the company has become the largest retailer in the Far East.