Lion Bridge in St. Petersburg, Guarded by Snowy Predators
St. Petersburg is known as the city of lions. About a thousand sculptures of these African predators made of marble, plaster, and cast iron adorn the embankments, palaces, squares, and bridges of the city. Among them, th…
Lev Solovyov's Painting 'Monks. Went the Wrong Way'
For a long time, we have known the phrase "Repin's painting, They Have Arrived!", which hints at an awkward and even embarrassing situation. However, contrary to popular belief, Ilya Repin is not related to this work. Th…
Menshikov Palace in St. Petersburg: Birth of the Stone Capital
During the reign of Peter I, the palace of the first governor of St. Petersburg, Prince Menshikov, on Vasilievsky Island, amazed with its luxury and scale. This building, which immediately attracted attention from approa…
Sphinxes in St. Petersburg: Guardians of Pharaohs on the Banks of the Neva
In St. Petersburg, amidst the splendor of palaces and parks, one can encounter unusual sculptures of ancient sphinxes. Over time, they have become an integral part of the city's architecture and have accumulated numerous…
St. John Monastery on Karpovka, Eternal Rest of John of Kronstadt
The Holy John Women's Monastery, located on the banks of the Karpovka River in the Petrograd district of St. Petersburg, is known for being founded by John of Kronstadt. He was the rector of the Andreevsky Cathedral in K…
Church of St. Dmitry of Thessalonica
One of the valuable architectural monuments of Crimea is the medieval Church of St. Dmitry of Thessalonica, built in the 14th century.
The church, constructed from unhewn stone, is small in size and has a modest exterio…
Arzamas Nicholas Monastery, a Wonder of Nizhny Novgorod Land
The Holy Nicholas Monastery is located in the center of Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod region, and is a significant historical landmark attracting pilgrims and tourists.
History of the Foundation of the Holy Nicholas Monaster…
Fire Tower of Syktyvkar: Unofficial Symbol of Komi's Capital
Before the revolution, the city of Syktyvkar, whose name seems difficult for many to pronounce, was known as Ust-Sysolsk. Its main attraction was a unique fire tower, which is still considered the unofficial symbol of th…
Kronstadt Fort Red Hill
Fort Red Hill was one of the powerful defensive structures of the Kronstadt fortress. Unlike other forts, it was built during World War I and completed in 1915, so it did not participate in the defense against external e…
Stamboli Villa
One of the most popular attractions in Feodosia is the villa of Joseph Stamboli, a Russian merchant of Karaim descent. Stamboli was not only a successful entrepreneur but also a well-known philanthropist who spared no ex…
