The book reflects the stages of the creative biography of the architect, who boldly solved urban planning and complex technical problems. A detailed analysis of Montferrand's works and their assessment from the standpoint of modern art history is given. Particular attention is paid to the construction of St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Alexander Column, the construction of mansions in St. Petersburg, its suburbs, as well as work in Nizhny Novgorod. The role of Montferrand in creating the brilliant interiors of the Winter Palace before and after the fire of 1837 is shown. For architects, art historians and restoration artists.