Francesco Camporesi

Most of his architectural work perished in the Fire of 1812, was severely altered, demolished or otherwise lost.

Extent of his architectural work in 18th century remains disputed, and he is better known as a fine vedutist who documented Moscow prior to the devastating Fire of 1812.

For a decade (1784-1796) Camporesi worked under Quarenghi and Karl Blank on the Catherine's Palace in Moscow, where he was employed both as an architect and a plasterer craftsman.

[2] Works by the architect are best preserved in the vicinity of Yakhroma, in former estates of Apraksin and Sheremetev families.

Contemporary studies fail to explain the purpose of this elaborate project; probably, it's octagonal plan was a homage to Saint Michael's Castle, commissioned by one of emperor Paul's statesmen and discarded after Paul's death.