It founded in 1817 and is one of the oldest educational institutions in St. Petersburg. Initially the institution was organized as a noble board – ie, Closed. social class institution with the rights of the higher education institution. Graduates of it had the right to receive “class ranks” who were in the “Table of Ranks.” Tuition and stay in the boarding school students was carried out by parents. Studied at the guest house for 5 years (fifth grade was a preparatory). In 1830 the board was reorganized into the gymnasium. Among the graduates – the most prominent figures of Russian science, culture, community and government leaders. Currently – SEI secondary school № 321. During the 1820-1823 period were constructed director’s wing, housing inspector. Former home Syrenkova (d. Number 11 on the street. Truth) adapted for the needs of the guest house designed by architect P.D.Shrёtera. In October 1821 it was consecrated on the second floor of the church. Later (1836-1841) the building rebuilt with the assistance of an architect N.L.Benua A.V.Kokoreva. The complex of buildings includes a gymnasium in the “list of newly detected objects of historical, scientific, artistic or other cultural value.”