Russian Molokans in Mexico
In September 1905, 104 families of Russian Molokans arrived in Lower California via the USA. They settled in the northwest of the current municipality of Ensenada and in 1907 purchased 13,000 acres of land in the Guadalu…
Monument to Chernobyl Victims
The tragedy of Chernobyl led to the death of tens of thousands of people: many died immediately, while others later due to the effects of radiation. Many selflessly sacrificed their health and lives to help cope with the…
Istomino Estate
All owners of the estate were influential and respected individuals. Among them was N.I. Maslov, a senator and high-ranking official, who began to arrange the Istomino estate. The village was ideally suited for creating …
Russian Diaspora in Mexico
Russians in Mexico hold a fairly high social status. Among them are many lawyers, merchants, and doctors. For example, in Mexico City, there is a prestigious private clinic owned by Dmitry Osmanchuk. In Cuernavaca, where…
Memorial to the Cossack Siege in Azov
One of the symbols of Azov is a memorial dedicated to the Cossack siege, established in July 1991 in honor of the heroism of the fortress defenders. The initiative to create the monument came from local residents who sou…
Russian House in Mexico
The festival will feature the exhibition "Treasures of the Russian World," which will take place in several Latin American countries, including Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, and Venezuela. This exhibitio…
Exhibition Hall 'Patron'
The Azov Exhibition Hall 'Patron' is an important center of cultural life in the city. It is located in a modest gray building, away from the bustling city streets. The hall regularly hosts exhibitions dedicated to fine …
Russians in Cuba
Fyodor Vasilyevich Karzhavin was the first to open Cuba to Russia. In August 1782, he arrived on the island under the name of Captain Bakh, presenting himself as a Russian traveler studying geography, physics, and natura…
Monument to the Sailors of the Azov Flotilla
Near the fortress rampart, in the seaport, there is a monument popularly known as the "Torpedo Boat." Its location here is not accidental, as the history of Azov is inextricably linked to the sea and the fates of sailors…
Russian Liberators of Cuba
In April 1896, three young Russians, Pyotr Platonovich Streltsev, Eustafiy Iosifovich Konstantinovich, and Nikolai Gerasimovich Melentyev, set off from Russia to New York, and then headed to Cuba. All of them were raised…
