The Russian model of the European Castrum doloris. Decoration of the Imperial Funeral halls in 18th-century Russia

This article discusses the main decorative principles of Castrum doloris for Russian emperors in 18th century. The author applies a complex method, which is based on academic reconstruction once-grandiose mourning ensembles. In preparation burial Peter Great, certain model funeral decoration was created and preserved Russia throughout design ensembles followed general laws ceremonial culture that period, corresponded to stylistic development art. introduces new materials factual data, clarifies issues terminology.