Holy Trinity Church in Gorodishche
In 1640, the Voivode of Polotsk, Jan Kaminski, founded a monastery of the Greek-Catholic Basilian order in Gorodishche and built a wooden church. At the end of the 18th century, a stone church was erected on the site of …
Monument 'Hunting Family' in Khanty-Mansiysk
The sculptural composition 'Hunting Family' is one of the most popular places in Khanty-Mansiysk, both among locals and tourists. It is located near the international airport. At night, the monument is illuminated with c…
Aseev Estate Museum Complex in Tambov
The Aseev Estate in Tambov, located on the banks of the Tsna River, is a museum complex and a branch of the Peterhof museum-reserve. This architectural monument, with its magnificent exterior and rich interior, is consid…
Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Dnipro
The history of the Transfiguration Cathedral is closely linked to the development of the city and the region. By the decree of Catherine II on March 30, 1783, a new administrative-territorial unit, the Yekaterinoslav Gov…
Museum-Estate of People's Artist of the USSR A. M. Gerasimov in Michurinsk
The museum-estate of A. M. Gerasimov is located in Michurinsk, in a merchant estate from the 19th century. The museum complex includes a residential house, outbuildings, a carriage shed, a cellar, and a barn that the art…
Morshansk Historical and Art Museum Named After P. P. Ivanov
The Morshansk Museum was founded in 1918 by self-taught archaeologist, artist, and local historian Pyotr Petrovich Ivanov. It was located in a former upper clothing store owned by the Kaverin merchants, one of the best b…
Church of the Transfiguration in Velyki Sorochyntsi
The village of Velyki Sorochyntsi is located in the valley of the Psel River, 25 kilometers from the city of Mirhorod, which is the district center. The name of the village is associated with a legend about a male monast…
Numerous Assassination Attempts on the Father of Russian Reforms: Part One
During his outstanding political career, Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin became one of the main targets for revolutionaries, surviving 11 known assassination attempts, the last of which was fatal. This remarkable man enjoyed …
Monument 'Bronze Symbol of Yugra' in Khanty-Mansiysk
The monument 'Bronze Symbol of Yugra' is one of the key landmarks in Khanty-Mansiysk. It represents a 12-meter female figure on a pedestal, symbolizing Yugra and the maternal principle, uniting the indigenous small-numbe…
Uspensky Nikolai-Vasilievsky Monastery in Nikolsk
The Holy Vasilievsky Men's Monastery and the Holy Nikolai Women's Monastery are located in the village of Nikolsk in the Volnovakha district of the Donetsk region. They are situated on the site of the former Holy Vasilie…
