Sila Sandunov
Silovan Zandukeli
18th century portrait of Sandunov
Born1756
Died1820 (aged 63–64)
Occupation(s)Actor, Businessman
Known forSanduny Baths; performing for Catherine the Great

Sila Nikolaevich Sandunov (Russian: Сила Николаевич Сандунов), born Silovan Nikolozis dze Zandukeli (Georgian: სილოვან ზანდუკელი), (born 1756— Died 1820) was a businessman and actor of Georgian origin active at the court of Catherine the Great. Sandunov's family emigrated from Georgia to Russia proper as part of an entourage accompanying the exiled Georgian monarch Vakhtang VI.[1]

Life

Sandunov is best remembered today as the founder of the eponymous Sanduny Baths, an architectural and cultural landmark of downtown Moscow. The businessman started his investment in the baths by selling diamonds he had received as a wedding gift from Empress Catherine, who personally attended the wedding ceremony at the royal chapel.[2]

Sandunov was married to mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Sandunova.

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