Peter barracks (Taganrog)

Peter barracks (Russian: Петровские казармы) — a historical monument in Taganrog, Russia, that was built at the end of the 18th century. Is a part of «combined arms cell» of Taganrog Fortress. It is also a valuable object of cultural heritage of federal importance.^[1]

Peter barracks

Петровские казармы
Photo of barracks, 2012
Location	Taganrog
Type	Museum of local history

History

On 7 December 1803, the garrison battalion of st. Dmitry of Rostov Fortress were moved to Taganrog. It was planned to form there a regiment that would consist of two battalions, so the construction of new barracks for this purpose began.^[2] Nowadays only one «standard» building still stands.

In the 1910s the building was occupied by a penitentiary orphanage. In the 1920s there was a prison for juvenile offenders. In 1937 the buildings were redesigned for living spaces.^[2]

Museum

By 1998, the barracks were a property of Taganrog Historical-Architectural Reserve and local cossack organization. There are plans for restoration and establishment of the museum called «Taganrog Fortress Barracks».^[3] Soldier barracks, officer hall, kitchen, powder magazine and well are to become part of museum complex.^[3]

In 2007 town's administration discussed an idea of establishing «Naval Glory Museum». This proposal was rejected because «it found no support in the Ministry of Culture of Rostov oblast».^[4] This proposal was rejected because «it found no support in the Ministry of Culture of Rostov oblast».^[4]

In January 2012, the administration of Taganrog decided to establish museum center «Peter barracks» and merge it with Faina Ranevskaya Museum and Alexander I Museum.^[5] The project will be called «Taganrog Museum Complex».^[5] Establishment is estimated to be finished by 2018.^[6]