St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, cradle of St. Petersburg
The Peter and Paul Cathedral, the oldest, tallest, and most unusual church in St. Petersburg. It is where the history of the Peter and Paul Fortress and the entire city began. Until 2012, no building in the Northern capi…
Saratov's Titanic
Many have heard of the tragedy involving the liner "Titanic," but Russia also had its own "Titanic," and it happened in Saratov.
On August 7, 1886, the steamboat "Vera" was passing by the village of Zolotoe in the Kamys…
Saint Peter and Paul Church in Shuvalovsky Park
One of the most beautiful pre-revolutionary churches in St. Petersburg is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, located in Shuvalovsky Park. It was founded in 1831, and the project was developed by the famous Russian arch…
Irkutsk Znamensky Monastery: Siberia's Oldest Monastery and Decembrist Refuge
The Znamensky Monastery in Irkutsk is one of the oldest monasteries in Siberia and a significant pre-revolutionary monument of the city. Founded in 1689, it is located on the right bank of the Angara River, which later b…
Demid Pyanda, the Cossack Who Discovered the Lena River
In the 17th century, Russian settlers founded the city of Mangazeya in Siberia, where they engaged in farming and trade with the local inhabitants. At that time, Mangazeya was considered a promising place, and dozens of …
Piatnitskoye Cemetery of Moscow
The history of any city can be traced through its ancient cemeteries, which tell stories of epidemics, the social composition of the population, and other facts. Unfortunately, many Moscow cemeteries were destroyed durin…
Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg: A Stone 'Wonder' with Columns
The history of Kazan Cathedral is full of tragedy and heroism, reflecting everything that has happened in Russia over the last two hundred years. Built by a former serf at the behest of the emperor, it became one of the …
Private Dacha or Romanov Imperial Palace
The Private Dacha, also known as the Primorsky Dacha, is one of the notable sites in the Peterhof district of St. Petersburg. Its history begins with the founding of the city, when the emperor gifted this plot to his ass…
Ancient Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist in Uglich
Over the past century, the ancient city of Uglich has lost many of its symbols. Today, the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist is not only one of the most beautiful churches but also one of the oldest buildings in…
Stepan Dzevetsky's Submarines: The First Serial Submarines in the World
In 1876, unusual rumors spread in Odessa. The city's residents noticed a large metal barrel in the port, connected to mechanical pumps. The public, unfamiliar with technology, assumed that workers were creating a reservo…
