Klyuksy Estate
In the "Atlas of the Kaluga Governorate" from 1782, a route is mentioned that connected Kozelsk and Bolkhov, passing through Klyuksy, Volosovo, Khryapkino, Veyno, and Verkhny Peredel, heading south. The village of Klyuks…
Alekseevsky Gates of Azov Fortress
The Alekseevsky Gates are considered the oldest monument in Azov. They were built even before the well-known siege by the Cossacks and have witnessed the centuries-old history of one of Russia's oldest cities. Initially,…
Azov Powder Magazine
One of the oldest structures in the city is the Powder Magazine in Azov, built in 1770 during the reign of Catherine the Great. This remarkable architectural monument has astonishingly survived for almost 250 years and i…
Monument to the Fallen in the Afghan and Chechen Wars
The last century was marked by bloody wars, and against the backdrop of two world conflicts, local wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya, which claimed thousands of lives, were overshadowed. Among those who perished in these …
Former Trading Rows of Azov
In 1900, two beautiful twin buildings were constructed in Azov, housing the trading rows. This place quickly became one of the most popular in the city, where citizens could buy everything they desired. This situation pe…
Koltsovo Estate
The Koltsovo Estate was founded in the late 18th century by General Vasily Alexandrovich Kar and remained in the possession of his heirs until 1814. In 1775, Vasily Kar purchased the Kaluga estate of the Golitsyn princes…
Protective Cross at the Entrance to Azov
At the entrance to the ancient Azov, a symbolic monument has been erected, a protective cross combined with a white obelisk. This sculptural structure was unveiled on October 14, 2005, during the Feast of the Protection …
Kumovskoye Estate
The landowner's village with wastelands has long been located on the right side of the old Bryansk road, by the quiet river Vyazichka. Three ponds were arranged here, which gave the estate a special charm. The estate was…
Lyubun Estate
In the 15th century, the village of Lyubun was granted to the famous princes Odoevsky and Vorotynsky for their numerous merits. By 1746, the village and the surrounding wastelands were part of the Mosalsk district and be…
Church of the Holy Spirit in Minsk
The Church of the Holy Spirit, also known as the Peter and Paul Church, is a Greek Catholic and later Orthodox church in Minsk. It was built at the High Market of Minsk, now Freedom Square, back in the 16th century.
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