Mariinsky Theatre
The State Academic Mariinsky Theatre, the jewel of St. Petersburg, is the largest musical theatre of opera and ballet, known not only in Russia but also beyond its borders. The theatre is famous for its magnificent produ…
Moscow Victory Park in St. Petersburg
Moscow Victory Park in St. Petersburg was established on October 7, 1945, although a well-maintained green area already existed at this site before the war. Since 1939, there was the Moscow Park of Culture and Leisure he…
St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral in the Northern Capital
The Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and Epiphany, the first naval cathedral that traditionally served as a spiritual support for sailors of the Russian fleet, was the regimental church of the Guards crew…
Central Naval Museum of Peter the Great in the Northern Capital
The Central Naval Museum in St. Petersburg, one of the first museums in the city, was founded in 1709 by Peter the Great. Its collection holds about 700,000 items reflecting the history of the domestic navy, making it th…
Abashevo Toy: Folk Craft of the Russian Volga
In the past, pottery was a developed craft in Russia, and there were national crafts unique to certain regions, such as the Abashevo toy in the Penza region. This craft originated in the mid-17th century when peasants fr…
Erarta Museum in the Northern Capital
In 2010, the first museum of contemporary art, the Erarta Museum, opened in St. Petersburg. Its name comes from the combination of the words "era" (time) and "arta" (art). The main part of the collection features works b…
Artillery Museum in the Northern Capital
In the early 18th century, Peter I ordered the collection of ancient artillery pieces in Saint Petersburg to immortalize their glory. He approved the construction project of an armory, which he named "Zeughaus." Under hi…
Kaluga Church of Cosmas and Damian
The magnificent Kaluga Church of Cosmas and Damian, founded in the 18th century, is considered one of the most beautiful in the region. The first mentions of the temple date back to 1626, but over time the old church bec…
Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg
The Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg is the first private collection dedicated to the works of the firm of Carl Fabergé. It is located in the historic Shuvalov mansion on the Fontanka River. The exhibition was created un…
Kaluga Regional Drama Theater
Kaluga takes pride in its regional drama theater, which bears its name and is one of the oldest in Russia. The history of the theater began in 1777 when it was founded during the Russian Empire. Although the first buildi…
