Vorobyovo Estate
In the past, the European part of the Russian Empire was known as a land of noble estates. Here, one could encounter a variety of estates: from large and luxurious to modest ones, executed in the neo-Russian style, with …
Naumachia in Gatchina
Naumachia, or naumachia, was a gladiatorial naval battle in Ancient Rome, and later came to denote any spectacle imitating a naval fight. It was considered a particularly luxurious spectacle. Structures for such events, …
Nagorsky Estate
This estate is popularly called Teremok, as it truly resembles an ancient Russian hut. The logs are adorned with a carved cornice, above the main entrance is a window with a kokoshnik, and traditional architectural eleme…
The Golitsyn Estate
Looking at these ruins and the abandoned park, it is hard to imagine that once this estate was one of the largest in the Smolensk province. It belonged to the ancient noble family of Golitsyn, who invested enormous resou…
A.S. Khrenov's Estate
Navigating through dense thickets of bushes and trees in the village of Zaklyuchye in the Tver region, one can reach a place of stunning beauty, where either a medieval castle built by knights or a set for horror films r…
Sandunov Baths
The history of the Sandunov Baths begins with the romantic story of their founders, actors of Catherine II's court theater, Sila Sandunov and Elizaveta Uranova. They met on stage and fell in love at first sight. However,…
Morozov's Dacha
The historical name of this place in the Kaluga region is the village of Turliky, but locals more often refer to it as Morozov's Dacha. It is the main attraction in the area. The impressive house was built in 1901, and a…
The Estate of Priklonksy-Rukavishnikov
The landscapes of pristine nature in the Bogorodsky District of the Nizhny Novgorod Region evoke indescribable awe in any traveler: beautiful forests, winding rivers, and remnants of glacial lakes stretch around, while a…
The Von Derwies Estate
If you visit the village of Sokha in the Ryazan region and take a close look at the former noble house, it may seem that you are looking at a copy of the Paveletsky railway station. Although it is difficult to notice due…
Dubensky Fort
A few kilometers from the village of Tarakanovo in the Rivne region lies the grim yet remarkably picturesque Dubensky Fort, which attracts attention with its harsh beauty. Despite significant decay, the massive walls and…
