social hierarchy. When Boris Sher
The Sheremetevs rose very quickly to the top of this new social hierarchy. When Boris Sher
The Sheremetevs rose very quickly to the top of this new social hierarchy. When Boris Sher
The fantastic wealth of the Sheremetev clan had a lot to do with this new confidence. With
The fantastic wealth of the Sheremetev clan had a lot to do with this new confidence. With
The fantastic wealth of the Sheremetev clan had a lot to do with this new confidence. With
of whom had annual incomes of approximately Ј50,000.37 Like most noble fortunes, the She
of whom had annual incomes of approximately Ј50,000.37 Like most noble fortunes, the She
of whom had annual incomes of approximately Ј50,000.37 Like most noble fortunes, the She
The Sheremetevs spent vast sums of money on their palaces - often much more than they earn
The Sheremetevs spent vast sums of money on their palaces - often much more than they earn
The Sheremetevs spent vast sums of money on their palaces - often much more than they earn
To succeed in this court-centred culture the nobleman required a fabulous lifestyle.
To succeed in this court-centred culture the nobleman required a fabulous lifestyle.
To succeed in this court-centred culture the nobleman required a fabulous lifestyle.
A large part of the Sheremetevs’ budget went on their enormous household staffs. The fami
A large part of the Sheremetevs’ budget went on their enormous household staffs. The fami
A large part of the Sheremetevs’ budget went on their enormous household staffs. The fami
In the Sheremetev household clothes were another source of huge extravagance. Nikol
In the Sheremetev household clothes were another source of huge extravagance. Nikol
In the Sheremetev household clothes were another source of huge extravagance. Nikol
inventory of his wardrobe in 1806 reveals that he possessed no less than thirty-seven diffe
inventory of his wardrobe in 1806 reveals that he possessed no less than thirty-seven diffe
inventory of his wardrobe in 1806 reveals that he possessed no less than thirty-seven diffe
Entertaining was a costly business, too. The Sheremetev household was itself a minor court
Entertaining was a costly business, too. The Sheremetev household was itself a minor court
Entertaining was a costly business, too. The Sheremetev household was itself a minor court
Nearly everything in the Sheremetev household was imported from Europe. Even basic items f
Nearly everything in the Sheremetev household was imported from Europe. Even basic items f
Nearly everything in the Sheremetev household was imported from Europe. Even basic items f
camisole sewn with gold and pearls
camisole sewn with gold and pearls
camisole sewn with gold and pearls
kaftan and trousers made of silk in puce plus yellow camisole
kaftan and trousers made of silk in puce plus yellow camisole
kaftan and trousers made of silk in puce plus yellow camisole
kaftan made of red cotton with blue on both sides
kaftan made of red cotton with blue on both sides
kaftan made of red cotton with blue on both sides
blue silk camisole sewn with gold
blue silk camisole sewn with gold
blue silk camisole sewn with gold
kaftan and trousers in fabric with camisole in raspberry silk sewn
kaftan and trousers in fabric with camisole in raspberry silk sewn
kaftan and trousers in fabric with camisole in raspberry silk sewn
with gold and silver kaftan and trousers in chocolate colour with green velour camisol
with gold and silver kaftan and trousers in chocolate colour with green velour camisol
with gold and silver kaftan and trousers in chocolate colour with green velour camisol
12 arshins of black material for trousers and 3 arsbins of black velvet various ribbons
12 arshins of black material for trousers and 3 arsbins of black velvet various ribbons
12 arshins of black material for trousers and 3 arsbins of black velvet various ribbons
150 pounds of superior tobacco 60 pounds of ordinary tobacco 36 tins of pomade 6 dozen
150 pounds of superior tobacco 60 pounds of ordinary tobacco 36 tins of pomade 6 dozen
150 pounds of superior tobacco 60 pounds of ordinary tobacco 36 tins of pomade 6 dozen
* One arshin is 71 centimetres.
* One arshin is 71 centimetres.
* One arshin is 71 centimetres.
200 bottles of sparkling champagne
200 bottles of sparkling champagne
200 bottles of sparkling champagne
100 bottles of non-sparkling champagne
100 bottles of non-sparkling champagne
100 bottles of non- sparkling champagne
100 bottles of pink champagne.46
100 bottles of pink champagne.46
100 bottles of pink champagne.46
If Boris Sheremetev was the last of the old boyars, his son Pyotr was perhaps the first, and c
If Boris Sheremetev was the last of the old boyars, his son Pyotr was perhaps the first, and c
If Boris Sheremetev was the last of the old boyars, his son Pyotr was perhaps the first, and c
Fountain House, like Russia, was originally made of wood, a single-storey dacha hurried
Fountain House, like Russia, was originally made of wood, a single-storey dacha hurried
