The palace was partly owned by Russian nobles known for a huge Art and Philanthropy Collection but during the Imperial Russia time the name became Yusupov Palace ( previously House of Yusupov ). So it is known for more than 40,000 artworks incl. Rembrandt, jewelry, sculptures etc. Much of the collections were relocated to the Hermitage and other museums after being nationalised. Visit Yusopov Palace on your St. Petersburg holiday!