Ohtinsky Powder Factory
In 1799, the siege of the fortress of Corfu in the Mediterranean was coming to an end. Our sailors seriously battered the French and Turks, particularly impressed by the range and accuracy of our cannons. One of the capt…
The Palace of Princess Gagarina
The Crimean city of Alushta attracts not only with its wonderful weather and nature but also with numerous architectural monuments, among which the palace of Princess Gagarina stands out. The project of this building was…
The 'Secret Howitzers' of Count Shuvalov
Since the emergence of artillery in Russia in 1382, it has received significant attention. Foreigners visiting the country during the times of Ivan the Terrible and Alexei Mikhailovich noted the large number of cannons, …
The Tsar's Mound: Ancient Symbol of Crimea
One of the oldest and most famous historical monuments of Crimea is the Tsar's Mound, which emerged in the second half of the 4th century BC. It was created in the territory of the modern city of Kerch and belonged to th…
Trinity Cathedral of Pskov Kremlin
The Trinity Cathedral in the Pskov Kremlin is one of the most important architectural monuments of Pskov. It was founded over a thousand years ago at the behest of Princess Olga. However, the original structure has not s…
Senate Square in St. Petersburg: Perfection of Lines and Forms
Senate Square in St. Petersburg is located by the majestic Neva River and is surrounded by architectural masterpieces: the buildings of the Admiralty, the Senate, and the Synod. The golden domes of St. Isaac's Cathedral …
Georgian Tea
By the beginning of the 19th century, tea had become so popular in Russia that it practically turned into a national tradition. This prompted the idea to start producing tea leaves right within the territory of the Russi…
Armenian Cognac
In 1899, Russian entrepreneurs Shustovs, descendants of a freed serf who had previously been a serf of General Izmailov in the village of Dedino in the Zarechye district of Ryazan province, acquired the Yerevan cognac fa…
The Abolished Spaso-Pesotsky Monastery
The ancient city of Rostov is famous for its numerous attractions, but few know that the oldest monastery here was the Spaso-Pesotsky Monastery, founded in the 13th century and long abolished. While it cannot be claimed …
Magnificent Pre-Revolutionary Bridge of Feodosia
In the cozy Feodosia, one can find many monuments of pre-revolutionary architecture, and while strolling through the city, you can enjoy the most unexpected buildings. One of the rarest and most beautiful monuments of th…
