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Khludov Baths

Khludov Baths

An inconspicuous building with a brown facade in Teatralny Proyezd — this is the Chinese baths (now they are better known as Khludovskie). If you do not know about this historical place, you can pass it by without getting acquainted with the monument of architecture, which once amazed even the worldly-wise representatives of the pre-revolutionary elite with its splendor.

Historical background

The Chinese baths were completed in 1889 by order of the businessman Gerasim Khludov. However, he himself did not live up to this moment, so the management of the project passed into the hands of his daughters. In 1917 they had to leave Russia, and the building passed into communal ownership. Then the  baths were renamed into Central. In 1934, it was decided to complete them by adding 2 more floors. And in 1993, the bath complex almost completely burned down.

Building interior

At the time of construction, the Chinese baths were perhaps the most luxurious in Moscow — even the Sandunovskys could not compete with them. Frescoes on the walls, stained glass windows, mahogany and gilding combined with fountains and bronze statues — it all looked pompous and rich, exactly as Khludov wanted. He added pomposity to the baths and his own plumbing — water was pumped from the Moscow River along it.

The construction of the bath complex was carried out by architects Lev Kekushev and Semyon Eybushitz. They also own the idea to build it in the eclectic style — at that time it was a completely new architectural solution for Russia.

What to see in Khludov baths?

After the collapse of the USSR, the baths ceased to perform "washing" function. And during the fire, most of the building was destroyed by fire — only 4 halls survived. Now the Silver Age restaurant operates there.

Acquaintance with antiquity begins immediately after entering the building. Among other things, in its original form, you can see a fireplace and a staircase, at the foot of which griffins sit. It was designed by Lev Kekushev.

The main hall of the restaurant is located in the former bath changing room. The fireplace has survived here, and the most beautiful ceilings with stucco, angel figures and a luxurious chandelier have remained untouched. Two more preserved parts of the — Moorish room, made in oriental style, and a room with a circular pool.

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