The Spirit's Cradle: Kyiv Modernism
If you find yourself in Kyiv, be sure to visit Hordytskoho Street. There stands the first building in the modern style, constructed in the current capital of Ukraine. However, it is remarkable not only for this. The hous…
Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt: Memorial to Russian Sailors
The Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Kronstadt, the largest church for sailors, was conceived as a memorial to fallen sailors and became the last one built in the Russian Empire. Almost destroyed during the …
Yusupov Palace on the Moika: Mysteries and Treasures
It is hard to believe that behind the strict classical facade of the palace on the banks of the Moika River in St. Petersburg lie halls and drawing rooms of incredible luxury and beauty. Even harder to realize that it wa…
Peterhof, the Russian Capital of Fountains
Peter I, the founder of Peterhof, was fascinated by water. He secured Russia's access to the sea, created a fleet, and moved the capital to the banks of the Neva. Although these actions had strategic and economic signifi…
The Most Famous Monument to Grigory Melekhov and Aksinya
The love story of Don Cossack Grigory Melekhov and Aksinya has long transcended the pages of books and become a theme for various creative directions. In Russia, many monuments have been erected to this Cossack Romeo and…
The Estate of Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev
The ancient estate of Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev, the legendary mayor of Irkutsk, is considered one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of the pre-revolutionary period. Sukachev, who governed the city for 12…
The Crash of the Imperial Train: Was it a Terrorist Attack?
On October 17, 1888, the train carrying Tsar Alexander III and his family back from a vacation in Crimea derailed. As a result of the disaster, 21 people died. The official cause of the tragedy was attributed to a combin…
Alexander Nevsky Lavra, the Soul of St. Petersburg
The Alexander Nevsky Lavra, one of the most revered places in St. Petersburg, completes Nevsky Prospect. Here lie the relics of Prince Alexander Nevsky, the city's patron, and the remains of outstanding representatives o…
The Liteyny Bridge: A Powerful Beauty with a Troubled Reputation
The Liteyny Bridge in St. Petersburg, the second permanent bridge across the Neva after the Blagoveshchensky Bridge, is the heaviest in the world. It is securely anchored on the banks of the Neva and has a businesslike, …
Trinity Bridge in St. Petersburg: A Symbol of 'Iron' Friendship Between Russia and France
Trinity Bridge, no less famous than the Palace Bridge, is distinguished by its elegance and grandeur. Its rich history makes it attractive to tourists. The journey from a modest flatboat crossing in the early 19th centur…
