Why the Maximov Church on Varvarka Has Two Names
Over the past hundred years, the historical center of Moscow has changed significantly, yet Varvarka Street with its churches still preserves the spirit of old Moscow. Here, since pre-Petrine times, stands the unique chu…
Why the Monument to Admiral Kolchak Was Demolished in Sterlitamak
On May 15, 2020, a monument to Admiral Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak, a well-known Russian political and military figure, was erected in Sterlitamak, Bashkiria. Kolchak, who served as the Supreme Ruler of Russia during t…
Surgeon Kopylov's Estate in Penza
Many monuments of Russian wooden architecture are in a deplorable state, but some are being restored to return them to their original appearance.
Thus, in Penza, an ancient estate from the early 20th century has been re…
Alexander Nevsky Novo-Tikhvinsky Monastery
The Alexander Nevsky Novo-Tikhvinsky Monastery is one of the main attractions of Yekaterinburg. This women's lavra, whose restoration began in 1994 after the Soviet period, is gradually regaining its former glory, known …
Agate Rooms in Tsarskoye Selo
Tsarskoye Selo was a favorite place of the great Empress Catherine II, who constantly improved her palace, sparing no expense and attracting the best craftsmen. One day, she conceived the idea of surprising Western ruler…
Ababkovsky Monastery in Nizhny Novgorod Region
The Orthodox women's monastery is located on the right bank of the Oka River in the village of Ababkovo and attracts visitors with its interesting history. It is one of ten monasteries blessed by St. Seraphim of Sarov. A…
Sudaq Fortress of the Genoese
One of the architectural monuments of Crimea is the Sudaq Fortress, built by the Genoese in the Middle Ages. Its construction began in the 14th century and continued until the 16th century, including new expansions of th…
History of the Ancient Church of Dmitry of Thessalonica
The Church of Dmitry of Thessalonica, one of the oldest Orthodox churches in the Volgograd region that has survived to this day, is over two hundred years old. The first church in honor of Dmitry was built in the village…
The Gremyachaya Tower: Legends and Myths
Among the few architectural masterpieces of the 16th century that have survived to this day is the Gremyachaya Tower in Pskov, one of the oldest defensive structures in Russia. It was built in 1525 on the steep bank of t…
Moscow Station: Modern Interior Behind an Old Facade
Moscow Station in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Station in Moscow are remarkably similar, like twins, as they were created from a single design. However, arriving at the platform in St. Petersburg, you immediately feel th…
