Album 359
(Translated by Victor Varganov)
After album 358, let us take a look at the interiors of the Blue Dacha (also know as – Government residence "K-5"), which, as you already remember, is located on the Kamenny Island.
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The entry way… |
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From the vestibule we follow a corridor to the Round Hall.
Wall paintings in the Round Hall are the works of artist P. Maksimovich, who painted them in 1916. |
Special windows inside the dome provide some natural light.
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This ought to be called a Sitting Room or, perhaps, a Lounge.
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| The Grand Hall |
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| Although I do not remember the name of this room (as it was locked at the time of my visit), I tend to like the tick glass of the inner doors. The glass reminds of the good craftsmanship typical of the “time gone by”. |
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We are now on the upper level of the Round Hall. If I am allowed to say so :) |
| Here’s a stunning view of the parquet floor downstairs. |
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| And here we were able to get a little closer to the windows, which are part of the dome structure and which provide the natural light – so precious in the northern climate… |
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| Please do not forget to notice the original (pre-central heating) stove in the farther right corner. |
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That should be a bedroom, I suppose… |
| … which is graced with a similar elegant stove. |
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From this room we could step out to the balcony and enjoy a pleasant view of the surrounding park and vicinity :) |
Finally, let me warmly thank a lady, who had provided me with a rare opportunity to visit and photograph the “Blue Dacha”, which is usually closed to the general public.
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