Academy of Sciences Printing House, First Printing House in Russia
The Printing House of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the first in Russia, began its operations in the early 18th century. Initially, it was located in a small house, had only one press, and was called a "printing house…
Russian Geographical Society: A Legacy of Exploration
The Russian Geographical Society, founded in the mid-19th century, is one of the oldest in the world. Throughout its existence, it has made significant contributions to the study of Siberia, the Far East, Central Asia, p…
Obvodny Canal: Artistic Image of St. Petersburg
The Obvodny Canal, stretching 8 km, is the longest in St. Petersburg. Initially built on the outskirts of the city, it has gradually found itself almost in the center. Originally, the canal served to transport raw materi…
Ethnographic Museum of St. Petersburg: A Treasure of the Russian Empire
The Russian Ethnographic Museum in St. Petersburg is dedicated to the culture and everyday life of the peoples of the world, showcasing their wealth and diversity. It carefully preserves ancient traditions and constantly…
Babolovsky Park of Tsarskoye Selo: Neglected Yet Beautiful
Ancient ruins and abandoned parks are a true find for mystics and romantics, as they awaken imagination and fantasy. However, there is a danger that they may disappear, merging with nature. But the ruins of Babolovsky Pa…
Catherine Park of Tsarskoye Selo: A Masterpiece of Nature and Man
Catherine Park, the oldest in the summer residence of the emperors at Tsarskoye Selo, is beautiful at any time of year. In winter, it is enveloped in an icy lace and seems unusually deserted and quiet. In spring, the par…
Military Medical Museum: All About Doctors in War
The Military Medical Museum of the Ministry of Defense of Russia in St. Petersburg, located on Lazaretniy Lane, is one of the most unusual thematic museums in the city. Its collection contains hundreds of thousands of un…
Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum: Forge of Elite Personnel of the Russian Empire
At the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, founded in 1811, advanced teaching methods were employed: children were respected, not humiliated, their personalities were developed, and they were taught to respect others. A creative atmo…
Staritsa: A City at the Crossroads of Russian History
Since the 13th century, Staritsa, located near Tver, has served as a fortress, a trading city, and a district center. Today, its churches, temples, mansions, and the Holy Assumption Monastery bring Russian history to lif…
Starytsky Holy Assumption Monastery Endures Through Turmoil
Starytsky Assumption Monastery has a rich and glorious history. For 900 years, it has survived the Mongol-Tatar invasion, internal strife, turmoil, periods of prosperity, oblivion, and a new revival in our days.
The Hol…
