Mariinsky School (Moscow, Sofiyskaya Embankment, 8)
At the back of the plot numbered 8, behind an iron fence, stands a bright three-story building with a decorative attic and elegant stucco, known as the "Mariinsky School." The house, which has undergone numerous changes …
City Estate of I.T. Rakhmanov and Others
The history of the development of the site where the mansion is located dates back to the 17th century. It is believed that the chambers, which became the foundation of the main building, were erected at that time. In 17…
Affordable Housing Ensemble Named After the Bahrushins
On the corner of Sofiyskaya Embankment and Faleevsky Lane stands a beautiful four-story building, resembling more of a palace or a nobleman's estate. This place is located directly opposite the Kremlin. However, it is no…
Economic Building (Lazaby), Late 18th Century
The economic building located at Bolotnaya Street, house 14, structure 4, is an interesting element of Moscow's historical architecture. The history of this object requires further study, as the development of constructi…
Church of the Wisdom of God (Moscow, Sofiyskaya Embankment, 32)
The bell tower of this church, noticeable from the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge, attracts attention with its tall tent, which dominates the development of the Sofiyskaya Embankment. However, few see the church itself, onl…
Residential Building, 18th Century
The property has been known since 1800, when its owner was the provincial prosecutor Feodosiy Kuzmich Yatsyn. After a fire, the house was rebuilt according to the plans of the construction commission and acquired Empire …
Bell Tower of the Church of Sophia the Wisdom of God
Opening date and history of appearance
The three-tiered tent-shaped bell tower, standing separately, was built in the 1860s according to the design of architect N.I. Kozlovsky. The first tier has a passage to the church…
Departmental House of MOHES
MOHES, also known as HPP-1 or the First Moscow Power Plant named after Smidovich, although not the first power plant built, has always been considered the "main" due to the importance of the facilities it serves, includi…
St. George the Victorious Church in Yendova
Information about the building
Today, the Georgievskaya Church is almost hidden behind tall buildings nearby, making it difficult to notice from both the Vodootvodny Canal and Pyatnitskaya Street. Previously, it was one…
Iconnikov Estate, N.A. Avaev, 19th Century
Sadovnichesky Street got its name from the Lower Sadovnichesky settlement located east of Balchug Street. These settlements emerged during the reign of Tsar Ivan III. The street was first marked on Meyerberg's plan in 16…
