Russian Nikolsky Cemetery in the Capital of Finland
After the Bolsheviks came to power, tens of thousands of Russian emigrants found themselves in Finland, and soon the old Orthodox cemetery became overcrowded. It was then decided to create a new cemetery at the Nikolsky …
Hotel 'Big Moscow'
Odessa, a major resort city, was also an important trading center of the Russian Empire in the early 20th century. The Odessa port ranked second in cargo turnover in the country. The development of trade contributed to t…
Ruined Hunting Lodge of Yusupov in Balaklava
During the Soviet period, the ancient Crimean city of Balaklava was classified as a secret base of the Black Sea Fleet, and its historic buildings were left unattended, gradually deteriorating until the collapse of the U…
The Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace: History and Secrets of the Northern Capital
The Anichkov Bridge against the backdrop of the magnificent Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace, one of the best views of Russia's cultural capital. The building at the corner of the Fontanka River and Nevsky Prospekt impresses…
Vitebsky Station, First Station of St. Petersburg
Vitebsky Station, the oldest railway facility in Russia and the first station in St. Petersburg, is a cultural monument protected by the state. It served as the terminus of the Tsarskoye Selo Railway, the first in the Ru…
Kamenny Ostrov Avenue, Champs-Élysées of St. Petersburg
Kamenny Ostrov Avenue, one of the most famous streets in St. Petersburg, is located on the Petrograd side. Its length is 3.5 kilometers: it starts from the Trinity Bridge over the Neva and ends on Kamenny Island at Ushak…
Oran Holy Virgin Men's Monastery
In the vast expanses of Russia, there are many ancient Orthodox monasteries, and one of these revered places is the Oran Holy Virgin Monastery, founded during the reign of Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov. The monastery was f…
Monplaisir Palace: The Charm of Peterhof
Monplaisir Palace marked the beginning of the history of Peterhof. It is located in the Lower Park, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, offering views of Kronstadt and St. Petersburg. The complex includes the palace it…
Kazan Church of the Resurrection Novodevichy Monastery
Over the past two centuries, world architecture has been enriched by many outstanding architects, among whom Vasily Antonovich Kosiakov stands out for creating a number of magnificent churches. One of the most beautiful …
Perm Provincial Treasury Chamber
One of the most famous architectural landmarks of modern Perm is the building of the former Perm Provincial Treasury Chamber, founded in 1781. The original structure has not survived, and in 1820 the institution moved to…
