Ataman Palace

The Ataman Palace is an architectural monument in the city of Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblast, Russia, that changed into built in 1863.It became the official residence of the Ataman of Don Host Oblast and turned into visited by using Alexander II, Nicholas I and Alexander III. It is likewise formally d as an item of cultural historical past of Russia.The Ataman Palace became being built from 1860 to 1863 at the assignment of architect Ivan Valprede. Soon it changed into decided that the Palace need to serve as the house now not most effective of the Don Ataman, but of the Russian Emperor as nicely, if he came to Novocherkassk.

In 1867, after the failed assassination attempt of Alexander II, a House Church of Saint Simeon of Persia become constructed at the palace. During Russian Civil War, the Ataman Palace become the headquarters of the leaders of White Movement on the Don. In 1927, it housed District Executive Committee, a neighborhood administration workplace. On June 30, 1942, while Novocherkassk become occupied by using the Wehrmacht, in the Ataman Palace was accommodated German navy career workplace.In 1998, the building become renovated and later became given to the Museum of Don Cossacks.