Genoese Tower of St. Thomas
The Genoese Tower of St. Thomas, one of the oldest landmarks of the Crimean Peninsula, was built in 1384. This defensive structure protected the city from attacks from the mound known today as Tsarsky. The massive walls …
Alexandria Park in Peterhof, Artificial Prussia
Alexandria Park in Peterhof, the second most popular place after the famous fountains, has a rich history. At different times, it housed imperial hunting grounds, the Romanov dacha, museums, and even a farmer's cottage. …
The Monument to Admiral Kolchak and His Incredible Story
At the walls of the ancient Znamensky Monastery since 2004 stands the most famous monument in Irkutsk, dedicated to the outstanding Russian polar scientist, legendary naval commander, and Supreme Ruler of Russia Alexande…
Lukyanivka People's House
In Kyiv, there is an architectural wonder known as the Lukyanivka Terem. This building resembles a fairytale palace and has adorned the capital for many decades. Interestingly, it belonged to the local Society of Sobriet…
Tutaevsky Resurrection Cathedral
The city of Borisoglebsk was founded by Prince Roman Vladimirovich from Uglich. In 1822, it was merged with the city of Romanov and renamed Romanov-Borisoglebsk. During the Soviet era, the city was named in honor of Red …
Building of the Mutual Credit Society's Administration and Bank
In modern Ukraine, many monuments of pre-revolutionary architecture of the Russian Empire have been preserved. Among them stands out the building of the administration and bank of the Mutual Credit Society in Kherson, er…
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Smirnoff
In 2014, Smirnoff vodka became the leader in global sales. The brand's founder, Pyotr Arsenyevich Smirnov, was born in 1831 into a serf family in the Myshkin district of Yaroslavl province. After gaining his freedom in 1…
Pushkin's Last Address: The Museum-Apartment on the Moika Embankment
For everyone interested in Pushkin's work, the address Moika, 12 is well-known. On the Moika embankment, in the former home of the Volkonsky princes, is the only memorial museum-apartment of the poet in St. Petersburg. H…
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…
