Grigory Collection

Rasputin, Grigory Yefimovich (1872-1916). Siberian monk, Tsar Nicholas IIs councillor. Portrait of Rasputin. Photography. RUSSIA

Ataman Grigory Semyonov (1890-1946) - Leader of the White movement in Transbaikal, he was appointed Lieutenant General and Ataman in the Imperial Russian army in 1919. circa 1920

A rainbow rises over Peter and Pavel Fortress after a rainstorm in St. Petersburg September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk (RUSSIA - Tags: ENVIRONMENT) - GM1E79204V001

Lomonosov Bridge, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Named after the great Russian polymath Mikhail Lomonosov, whose advances in chemistry, mathematics

Portrait of Count Grigory Chernyshov with a Mask, 1793. Artist: Elisabeth Louise Vigee-LeBrun
Portrait of Count Grigory Chernyshov with a Mask, 1793. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Meeting of General Kluke von Klugenau and Imam Shamil in 1837, 1849. Artist: Grigory Gagarin
The Meeting of General Kluke von Klugenau and Imam Shamil in 1837, 1849. Imam Shamil (1797-1871) was a political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the northern Caucasus

Palace Park as Seen from the Gatchina Palace, 1790s. Artist: Johann Jakob Mettenleiter
Palace Park as Seen from the Gatchina Palace, 1790s. Gatchina Palace in St Petersburg was built between 1766 and 1781 for Count Grigori Grigoryevich Orlov, a favourite of Catherine the Great

The Menagerie in the Gatchina Palace Park, 1792. Artist: Johann Jakob Mettenleiter
The Menagerie in the Gatchina Palace Park, 1792. Gatchina Palace in St Petersburg was built between 1766 and 1781 for Count Grigori Grigoryevich Orlov, a favourite of Catherine the Great

The Marble Palace and the Neva Embankment, St Petersburg, Russia, 1822. Built between 1768 and 1785, the Neoclassical Marble Palace was constructed for Count Grigori Orlov

May Day meeting, Russia, 1920. Among those present are Bolshevik leader Grigory Zinoviev (1883-1936), writer Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) and opera singer Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938)

Grigori Rasputin with Russian soldiers
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916, centre), Russian mystic. He is flanked by two Russian soldiers: Prince Mikhail Sergeyevich Putyatin (left) and Colonel D. Loman (right)

Grigory Yevseevich Zinoviev, 1883 - 1936, born Hirsch Apfelbaum, also known as Ovsei-Gershon Aronovich Radomyslsky. Bolshevik revolutionary and a Soviet Communist politician

Grigory Yefimovich Rasputin 1872 To 1916 1872-1916 Russian Mystic

CARTOON: CATHERINE II. The Russian bear and her invincible rider encountering the British legion. Prince Potemkin riding Catherine the Great of Russia, dressed as a bear

POTEMKIN VILLAGE, 1787. Prince Grigori Potemkin showing Empress Catherine the Great of Russia an apparently contented and prosperous village in the Crimea region, 1787

Grigori Rasputin, Russian mystic
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), Russian mystic. Rasputin, born in Siberia, was a wandering mystic and healer who rose to power in Imperial Russia by gaining the confidence of the royal

Grigori Rasputin and his female admirers
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916, second left), Russian mystic, at a meeting with his female admirers. Rasputin, born in Siberia

1921 / Zinoviev Speaks
Russian Communist leader Grigory Zinoviev speaks to a Moscow gathering. Date: 1921

CARTOON: CATHERINE II. Saint Catharine and Saint George. Grigory Potemkin addressing a man identified as Sweden with his back to Catherine II as she suggestively mounts George III dressed as Saint

GRIGORY ZINOVIEV (1883-1936). Bolshevik revolutionary leader and Soviet Communist politician. Photograph, c1925

GRIGORY A. POTEMKIN (1739-1791). Russian statesman. Mezzotint, English, 1792

FALSE DMITRY I: CORONATION. Left: Wedding procession of the first false Dmitry, czar of Russia, 1605-1606, and Marina Mniszech of Poland. At right is the coronation of Marina Mniszech, 1606

POTEMKIN VILLAGE, 1787. Prince Grigori Potemkin showing Empress Catherine the Great of Russia an apparently contented and prosperous village in the Crimea region, 1787

GRIGORI POTEMKIN (1739-1791). Russian statesman. Mezzotint, English, 1792

M, i, kalinin, president of the central executive committee of the ussr, awarding the order of the red banner of labor to grigoriy konstantinovich ordzhonikidze (sergo ordzhonikidze)

Grigoriy konstantinovich ordzhonikidze (sergo ordzhonikidze), chairman of the supreme economic council of the ussr, 1920s

Grigoriy konstantinovich ordzhonikidze (sergo ordzhonikidze), leader of the communist party and soviet state, during the civil war

Potemkin, Grigory Aleksandrovich, Prince Tavrichesky, Imperial Prince (1739-1791). Russian politician and marshal. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

FALSE DMITRY I (1581-1606). Tsar of Russia, 1605-06. One of three imposters claiming to be the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, Dmitry Ivanovich

GRIGORI POTEMKIN (1739-1791). Russian statesman. Line engraving, English, 1800

Alexei & Gregory Orlov
ALEXEI & GRIGORY ORLOV Count Grigory (1734-1783), general and statesman Alexei (1737-1808), military commander

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Grigory: A Name Immersed in History From Rasputin to Ataman Grigory Semyonov, the name "Grigory" has left an indelible mark on the annals of time. Born as Grigory Yefimovich in 1872, Rasputin's enigmatic persona captivated and mystified both royalty and commoners alike. His influence over the Russian monarchy during tumultuous times remains a subject of fascination. Another notable figure bearing this name was Grigory Zinoviev, a prominent Bolshevik revolutionary and Soviet politician. In 1924, an artist captured his essence through a striking portrait that immortalized his role in shaping Russia's history. However, not all associations with "Grigory" are political or controversial. The artistic realm also boasts contributions from individuals named Grigory. Elisabeth Louise Vigee-LeBrun painted a captivating portrait titled "Portrait of Count Grigory Chernyshov with a Mask" in 1793, showcasing her talent for capturing depth and emotion. Meanwhile, artist Grigory Gagarin depicted the historic meeting between General Kluke von Klugenau and Imam Shamil in 1837 through his artwork created in 1849. This painting serves as a testament to how art can preserve significant moments for generations to come. The beauty of St. Petersburg is further enhanced by its natural wonders like rainbows after rainstorms that grace landmarks such as Peter and Pavel Fortress or Lomonosov Bridge. These breathtaking sights remind us of the city's enchanting charm. Gatchina Palace Park offers another glimpse into the splendor surrounding St. Petersburg with Johann Jakob Mettenleiter's paintings depicting scenes like "Palace Park as Seen from Gatchina Palace" (1790s) or "The Menagerie in Gatchina Palace Park" (1792).