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Restoration of the Chinese Hall in the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace
Category: Best Implemented Restoration Project
The Tsarskoye Selo State Museum-Reserve has completed the restoration of one of the interior gems of the Catherine Palace—the Chinese Hall in the Zubov Wing. Its revival marks the final stage of the large-scale restoration project "Catherine II. Personal Space," implemented since 2019 with the support of Gazprom PJSC.
The historic decoration of the Chinese Hall was lost during the Great Patriotic War. The key phase of the restoration was the recreation of 155 lacquer panels covering a total area of about 170 m². The project’s execution was made possible through the painstaking work of St. Petersburg restorers from the Leningrad School alongside master artisans from China, who spent two years restoring the panels using traditional techniques. Additionally, painted bronzed and porcelain chandeliers in the Chinoiserie style were recreated for the interior. On June 4, 2026, following the completion of work in the Chinese Hall, the Zubov Wing reopened to visitors in all its grandeur.
Location
9 Sadovaya st., Pushkin, St. Petersburg, Russia
Project Website
About the Applicant
Gazprom PJSC is a global energy company. One of the key areas of Gazprom’s development involves implementing projects to help preserve historical and cultural heritage, improve public spaces and the urban environment, and support the growth of creative industries.
Project Authors
Federal State Budgetary Institution of Culture "State Museum-Preserve 'Tsarskoye Selo'". Gazprom PJSC.
Images
Gazprom PJSC Photo Service. Photo Service of the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum-Reserve.
Other participants
Beijing Xinxingshi Art Company, Tsarskoye Selo Amber Workshop.
