Project
Interior of the Chapel of St. Alexander Nevsky, St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Category
Best Implemented Restoration Project
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Over three years, complex and meticulous work was carried out to preserve the richly decorated chapel interior. The gilding of the stucco décor was refreshed using Mordan varnish, and artificial marble was polished to imitate various natural types. Plaster inserts with glue-based painting were cleaned and strengthened, regaining their luster. All surfaces were cleaned of dust and soot.
The oil paintings on the vaults and lunettes underwent extensive conservation procedures for both the paint layer and the underlying plaster. Losses in the painted layers were restored. Applied bronze decorations on the marble iconostasis were removed for the first time, washed on all sides, and reinstalled in their original positions.
In June 2025, the large-scale interior restoration was completed.
Location
Lit. A, 4 Isaakievskaya Square,St. Petersburg, Russia
Project implementation year
2025
Applicant
LLC «Vozrozhdenie Peterburga»
«Vozrozhdenie Peterburga» is one of the leading restoration companies in the city with a rich history and experience in implementing both complex and landmark projects in St. Petersburg.
Author of the project
LLC «SPbProektRestavratsiya»
Photo
LLC «Vozrozhdenie Peterburga»
Customer
St. Isaac’s Cathedral State Museum-Monument (SPb GBUK)
Other participants
Vladimir Konstantinovich Strazov, Honored Artist of Russia, senior restoration artist, head of the restoration workshop at LLC «Vozrozhdenie Peterburga»
Status of the project
Implemented
