Death of General Kornilov and Commemoration of His Memory
After the Bolsheviks came to power, it became clear that a fair trial for Kornilov and his associates was impossible, as the commission members declared the general innocent. Then, risking his life, Dukonin freed all pri…
Monument to A.S. Pushkin (Kursk)
In 2000, a monument to the poet was erected in Theater Square in Kursk, in front of the building of the drama theater named after A.S. Pushkin. The sculpture was created by Igor Minin, Nikolai Krivopalov, and Vladimir Ba…
Saint Petersburg Academic Philharmonic named after D.D. Shostakovich
The history begins in the Small Hall of an old mansion on Nevsky Prospect, known in Petersburg as the Engelhardt House. In the early 19th century, the Petersburg Philharmonic Society held open concerts here, attracting o…
Pushkin's Estate Mikhailovskoye
The memory of the great Russian poet Pushkin is carefully preserved in various corners of Russia, including the Pskov region, which is closely associated with his name. In 1742, Empress Elizabeth Petrovna awarded the com…
Monument to Peter I in Nizhny Novgorod
The monument to Peter I in Nizhny Novgorod was unveiled on September 24, 2014, opposite the Zachatyevskaya Tower of the Kremlin. It was created by the renowned sculptor Alexey Shchitov and architect Sergey Shorokhov.
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Chkalov Stairs in Nizhny Novgorod
Chkalov Stairs, also known as Volga Stairs, is a monumental structure in the historical center of Nizhny Novgorod, connecting the Upper Volga and Lower Volga embankments. It was designed by architects Alexander Yakovlev,…
Peter I's House in Nizhny Novgorod
Peter's House, also known as Chatygin's House, is a historical landmark in the center of Nizhny Novgorod. It is located at 27 Pochaevskaya Street. The building was constructed in the late 17th century and, according to l…
City Duma (Palace of Labor) in Nizhny Novgorod
The building of the City Duma in the historical center of Nizhny Novgorod is a monument of urban planning and architecture. It was built between 1899 and 1904 according to the design of St. Petersburg architect V. P. Zei…
Monument to Minin and Pozharsky in Nizhny Novgorod
The Monument to Minin and Pozharsky in Nizhny Novgorod is a copy of the monument located in Red Square in Moscow. It is situated in the historic center of Nizhny Novgorod at the Unity of the People Square, near the Kreml…
Afanasy Olisov's Chambers in Nizhny Novgorod
The chambers of A.F. Olisov, also known as Levin's House, are a monument of architecture and urban planning in the historic district of Zapochaine (Ilyinskaya Sloboda) in Nizhny Novgorod. Built in 1676, they, along with …
