Peter barracks (Taganrog)

Peter barracks (Russian: Петровские казармы) — a historical monument in Taganrog, Russia, that was built at the end of the 18th century. Is a part of «combined arms cell» of Taganrog Fortress. It is also a valuable object of cultural heritage of federal importance.[1]

Peter barracks
Петровские казармы
Photo of barracks, 2012
LocationTaganrog
TypeMuseum of local history

History

On 7 December 1803, the garrison battalion of st. Dmitry of Rostov Fortress were moved to Taganrog. It was planned to form there a regiment that would consist of two battalions, so the construction of new barracks for this purpose began.[2] Nowadays only one «standard» building still stands.

In the 1910s the building was occupied by a penitentiary orphanage. In the 1920s there was a prison for juvenile offenders. In 1937 the buildings were redesigned for living spaces.[2]

Museum

By 1998, the barracks were a property of Taganrog Historical-Architectural Reserve and local cossack organization. There are plans for restoration and establishment of the museum called «Taganrog Fortress Barracks».[3] Soldier barracks, officer hall, kitchen, powder magazine and well are to become part of museum complex.[3]

In 2007 town's administration discussed an idea of establishing «Naval Glory Museum». This proposal was rejected because «it found no support in the Ministry of Culture of Rostov oblast».[4] This proposal was rejected because «it found no support in the Ministry of Culture of Rostov oblast».[4]

In January 2012, the administration of Taganrog decided to establish museum center «Peter barracks» and merge it with Faina Ranevskaya Museum and Alexander I Museum.[5] The project will be called «Taganrog Museum Complex».[5] Establishment is estimated to be finished by 2018.[6]

References
  1. "ВОЙСКОВАЯ ЯЧЕЙКА"
  2. Назаренко И. В. Казарма времен Александра I / Таганрог. Энциклопедия. — Таганрог: Антон, 2008. — С. 371. — ISBN 978-5-88040-064-5.
  3. Назаренко И. В. Казарма времен государя Павла / Энциклопедия Таганрога. — Таганрог: Антон, 1998. — С. 281. — ISBN 5-88040-017-4.
  4. Андреева Е. Объекты реставрации — к юбилею писателя // Недвижимость Таганрога. — 2007. — 30 июня.
  5. Лобахина Ю. Музей Фаины Раневской будет объединен с «Петровскими казармами» // Аргументы и Факты на Дону. — 2012. — 29 янв.
  6. В Таганроге говорили о «культурной составляющей» чемпионата мира по футболу

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