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Vladimir
Nikolayevich Sultanov

Russia • 1850−1908

Biography and information

Arrived in N. Novgorod in 1895 at the invitation of the city Duma for "restoration" and fit under the Museum of history and art Dmitrievsky tower of the Kremlin. By this time he was recognized as researcher of ancient architecture, restored chamber of the "Tsarevich Dmitry" in Uglich, and was a member of the Council of the Academy of fine arts and Director of the Institute of civil engineers. Sultans examines in depth the inventory of the ancient Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin and offers to restore the tower in the forms kitaigorodskij fortifications of Moscow. Sultanov took part in the discussion of the draft of the restructuring, the Archangel Michael Cathedral. On his request, has remained intact its ancient architecture, and objects found during excavations in the Cathedral, placed in the regional Museum.