The Best Author of 'Shameful Odes'
Russian literature has long been recognized as a world classic and is considered one of the most expressive in the world. However, a special place in it is occupied by the poet Ivan Semyonovich Barkov, known for his erot…
Cardigan and Russian Frosts
It is hard to imagine the wardrobe of a modern girl without a stylish cardigan, the history of which dates back to the mid-19th century in the army, where it was exclusively men's clothing. Interestingly, the name of thi…
Kurbatov Case: Another Victory for Fyodor Plevako
In early June 1882, a high-profile case of extortion involving promissory notes worth 100,000 rubles from steamboat magnate Ustin Kurbatov was heard in the Kazan District Court. On the defendants' bench was Semen Zamyatn…
Chinese Palace of Empress Catherine the Great
Among the many architectural monuments of Oranienbaum, the Chinese Palace of the second half of the 18th century holds a special place. It was built on the orders of Empress Catherine II. This palace is part of the exten…
Museum of the History of Irkutsk Named After Alexander Mikhailovich Sibiryakov
Today we will talk about one of the youngest museums in Siberia, the Museum of the History of Irkutsk named after Alexander Mikhailovich Sibiryakov. This museum, which recently opened, has already become a significant pa…
Vasily Gamaliy. Raid into Turkish Rear
During World War I, combat operations were conducted not only in Europe. Significant forces were concentrated in the Caucasus, and Russia also paid attention to Persia, the central part of which was effectively controlle…
The Origin of the Red Flag in Russia
In 1861, Alexander II signed a manifesto abolishing serfdom, but many peasants interpreted it differently. They believed they were not obligated to buy land, and the document read to them was a forgery. One of the first …
Mystery in the Old Noble Estate of the Bakhmetevs-Obolenskys
The old building in Nikolsk, Penza region, has a rich history. At different times, it housed a cinema, a sports school, and a union of the local glass factory. Before the 1917 revolution, this structure belonged to Alexa…
Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh
The history of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in the Sofia part of Pushkin is remarkable because it is not only a pre-revolutionary temple but also a defensive structure. In the past, the church shared its roof wi…
Lutheran Church of St. Catherine
The Church of St. Catherine, the only functioning Lutheran church in St. Petersburg, is built in the classical style. The history of the parish began in 1728 when a small prayer room for local Lutherans was created in an…
