Penaty Memorial Estate

The Penaty ('The Penates') Memorial Estate on the Karelian Isthmus near Saint Petersburg, Russia was the home of the painter Ilya Repin from 1899 until his death in 1930, where he painted many of his most notable works. His grave is found there. Penaty is Russian for Penates.

During the time he lived there, the house was located in Kuokkala, Finland. Repin strongly disliked the Soviet government, and decided to settle permanently in Finland. He died in 1930. In 1939, during the Winter War, the town of Kuokkala and the estate were occupied by the Soviets. After the Second World War Kuokkala was renamed Repino in his honor. The house and gardens were badly damaged during the war, but were restored. The house and gardens are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.