Blazhkov House

“A beautiful house near the park” is one of the popular descriptions of the Blazhkov House, located on Luteranska Street in Kharkiv. The building is quite old, but over the years it has not lost its value as a striking architectural monument, designed in the neo-Gothic and neo-Moorish style. The house was built at the beginning of the 20th century to a design by the Odesa native and architect Paul Klein.

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After the 1917 revolution, the house was nationalized. However, after nationalization its premises were given to various organizations, which led to its gradual ruin. Although in 1952 the Blazhkov House was handed over to a music school and restoration and repair work was carried out, its unique original appearance was never restored.

Interesting facts:

• The house was named in honor of the city mayor, Mykola Blazhkov, who was the direct client of the project.
• At the beginning of the 20th century, Edwin Kuruano, the consul of Turkey and Great Britain, rented rooms on the first floor of the house. His name is associated with the removal from Kherson of a huge amount of gold that has still not been found.
• The owner of the house, Mykola Blazhkov, was shot after prolonged torture.