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"A beautifully preserved Art Nouveau mansion designed by Fyodor Schechtel and presented as a gift to author Maxim Gorky in 1931, notable for its richly decorated interior: stained glass windows, ceiling murals and a dramatic, wave‑like twisting marble staircase. The house functions as a museum of the author’s life, displaying his personal belongings such as a collection of Japanese china and an extensive library." - Nicola Iseard