Original Mansion of Yakov Shlosberg
At the beginning of the 20th century, Povarskaya Street was already considered one of the most prestigious in Moscow. Here, large industrialists and entrepreneurs, such as Mindovsky, settled. In 1910, his neighbor became…
Yakutsk Road, Main Transport Artery of Eastern Siberia
In the 17th century, vast lands along the Lena River were annexed to Russia. In 1632, the Yakutsk ostrog was founded, solidifying Moscow's power over these territories. To ensure reliable communication with distant ostro…
Art Gallery 'Doll House' in Petrozavodsk
The art gallery 'Doll House' under the direction of Tatyana Kalinina opened on June 28, 1999, and has become a unique phenomenon in the cultural life of both Karelia and all of Russia.
The foundation of the gallery is a…
Historical and Ethnographic Museum 'Golden Stream' in the Village of Zaozerye
The 'Golden Stream' Museum is the youngest historical and ethnographic museum in Karelia. Its creation began with the discovery of a coin in the foundation of one of the outbuildings. At the time of its opening, the muse…
Regional Museum and Tourist Center of Northern Priladozhye in Sortavala
The Regional Museum of Northern Priladozhye, located in the city of Sortavala, is a local history museum that everyone interested in the history of this region should visit.
The museum was founded in 1992, and its first…
Museum of the History of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Petrozavodsk
The ancient Romans claimed: "Where there are people, there are rules," however, human nature is such that there are always those who break the laws. Therefore, along with the development of the state and society, law enf…
Museum 'Polar Odyssey' in Petrozavodsk
The Marine Club 'Polar Odyssey' was founded in 1978 and brings together those who are passionate about the romance of sea voyages and the history of the fleet. For over 30 years, accurate replicas of historical wooden sa…
Kemski District Local History Museum 'Pomorye'
In November 1961, a public museum was established in Belomorsk. Its creation began with the decision of the Executive Committee of the Belomorsk District Council of Workers' Deputies on November 2, 1961, to open a Histor…
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Suistamo
The village of Suistamo is located in the Salmi district of the Vyborg province, 360 versts from St. Petersburg and 90 versts from Salma. It is situated on the southern slope of a mountain where the church stands. To the…
Church of John the Theologian in Sortavala
The land on which the ensemble of buildings is located has belonged to the Orthodox Church since the 18th century. From 1785, there was a wooden church of Peter and Paul here, and later, a small stone chapel of the Valaa…
