Ivan Fyodorovich Michurin (1700–1763) was a Russian architect whose designs marked a transition of

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from early Muscovite Baroque to mature

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esque style. Michurin studied in the Naval Academy (1718–1720) and was apprenticed to

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before completing his education in

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(1723–1729).Ivan F. Michurin in the Russian Dictionary of Humanities
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, devising the first general plan of that city between 1734 and 1739. His best-known original building could be the main church of

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, although its attribution is disputed. He was also responsible for the belfry of St. Clement's Church in Moscow.Ivan F. Michurin in the Moscow Encyclopaedia
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sent him to

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to realize

's design of Saint Andrew Church and

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, now Ukrainian President Palace for official government visits. Michurin's last project was the bell-tower of the

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, finished by his disciple Dmitry Ukhtomsky.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Michurin, Ivan Fyodorovich Russian Baroque architects Ukrainian Baroque architects 1700 births 1763 deaths