It was restored between 1816 and 1828 to a Neoclassical design in order to house a museum dedicated to the Russian victory over Napoleon .
During Napoleon 's invasion of Russia , the retreating French soldiers had the central part of the building blown up .
It was restored between 1816 and 1828 to a Neoclassical design in order to house a museum dedicated to the Russia victory over Napoleon .
During Napoleon 's invasion of Russia , the retreating French soldiers had the central part of the building blown up .