Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Helsinki)
A magnificent cathedral, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a true adornment of Helsinki. It was designed by the outstanding Russian architect Alexey Mikhailovich Gornostayev at the request of…
Was Pushkin a Boxer?
Contemporaries of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin noted his good physical fitness and muscular build, which was true. The Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum paid significant attention to sports, including fencing, swimming, and horseba…
Alexander-Mariinsky School: Bukharin's Childhood Place
In 1862, Alexander II was welcomed in the Kremlin, and representatives of all estates gathered for this event. On behalf of the merchants, the city mayor Mikhail Leontyevich Korolev greeted the emperor. After a conversat…
Kolmakov House, an Architectural Gem of Tyumen
In the late 19th century, one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs in Siberia, Anton Vasilyevich Kolmakov, lived in Tyumen. He owned a large steamship company and traded furs and leather not only in Russia but also in the mar…
Unique Church of Dmitry on the Blood
One of the most impressive churches in the Yaroslavl region is the unique Uglich Church of Dmitry on the Blood, built on the site of the death of the young son of Ivan the Terrible. The story of Dmitry's death is shroude…
Bolshoy Okhtinsky Bridge over the Neva, a Wonder of St. Petersburg
The Bolshoy Okhtinsky Bridge over the Neva in St. Petersburg is considered one of the most beautiful drawbridges in the city. Its night lighting and opening spans leave an indelible impression. Built in 1911, it is neith…
Bank Bridge in St. Petersburg: How to Become Rich
Bank Bridge is one of the most beloved and recognizable among the many bridges in St. Petersburg. It spans the Griboedov Canal and connects Spassky and Kazansky Islands. Its popularity is explained by its proximity to th…
Topornina Estate, the Strongest Pre-Revolutionary Building in Bashkortostan
From the picturesque hill of Devichiy, located near the village of Kushnarenkovo in Bashkortostan, a stunning view of the Belaya River opens up. Perhaps this is why the nobleman Andrey Stepanovich Topornin decided to bui…
Lighthouse Church in Finland
One of the key attractions in Helsinki is the Russian Orthodox Church of Alexander Nevsky. It was built long before the February Revolution and later transformed into a lighthouse, but let's go in order. In 1854, the mag…
Winter Palace in St. Petersburg: Imperial Residence
The Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, the former main residence of Russian emperors, along with Palace Square, forms a complex that attracts tourists from all over the world. Its halls house the State Hermitage, the large…
