Patrikeev Estate (White Columns)
The village of Kozmodemyanovskoye, owned by B. Godunov, emerged near the road to Tver and Novgorod, on the banks of the Khimki River. It is first mentioned in chronicles from the late 15th century and was named after the…
Likhobory Station
Historically, in the architectural ensemble of the Moscow Ring Railway (MZhD), passenger and residential buildings were located inside the ring, while infrastructure and military supply points were situated outside. In 1…
Residential House (Second Half of the 19th Century)
The two-story house, built in the "Russian style," is surrounded by the buildings of the Higher School of Printing and Media Industry of the Moscow Polytechnic University and is the oldest structure in this area. It is l…
Petrov Agricultural Academy
The palace in the Petrovskoye-Razumovskoye estate was originally built as the main building of the Petrov Agricultural Academy, now known as the K.A. Timiryazev Agricultural University. The foundation stone was laid on J…
Cast Iron Tram Stop Pavilion
Information about the building
In 1886-1887, the first lines of the steam tram began operation in Moscow, affectionately called "the little steam" by the locals. However, contrary to expectations, they appeared not in t…
Villa 'Black Swan'
Nikolai Ryabushinsky, the fifth of the Ryabushinsky brothers, was known for his extravagance and eccentricity. In 1900, after he spent a significant part of his fortune, the brothers removed him from the family business,…
Restaurant 'Mauritania'
The restaurant 'Strelna' operated year-round, while 'Mauritania', located deep in the block, opened only in summer and autumn. The summer season especially adorned the estate of Natruskin, where exotic plants ordered fro…
Imperial Pavilion of the XV All-Russian Trade and Industrial Exhibition
On the bustling Leningrad Avenue, slightly off the road, stands a small building with elegant architecture adorned with tiles. This is the former Imperial Pavilion of the All-Russian Trade and Industrial Exhibition, whic…
Church in Honor of the Vatopedi Icon of the Mother of God at the Nikolaev Barracks
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Nikolaev Barracks were built on the eastern outskirts of Khodynka Field to accommodate the 1st Grenadier Artillery Brigade of Count Bruce and the Don Cossack Regiment of Ge…
Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear" at Khodynka Field
The name of the church raises questions today, as what we call Khodynka Field is located elsewhere, within the ring railway and two kilometers from the church. However, in the 19th century, Khodynka Field occupied a much…
