Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Bad Kissingen
The Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh, located in Bad Kissingen, belongs to the Berlin and German Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. The idea of creating an Orthodox church in Kissingen arose as early…
All Saints Church, Bad Homburg
In the late 19th century, the flow of Russian tourists to the resort significantly increased. Representatives of the upper nobility, notable figures, and members of the royal family came to Homburg for health, relaxation…
Larin Gymnasium
Larin Gymnasium, the fourth gymnasium of St. Petersburg, was opened in 1836. The initiator of its creation was Count S. S. Uvarov, head of the Ministry of Public Education, who noticed that the three existing gymnasiums …
Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Bad Kissingen
During the visits of Emperor Alexander II to Kissingen in 1864 and 1868, the need for a Russian church in the city was discussed. However, it was only thanks to the efforts of Archpriest Alexei Maltsev and the Holy Princ…
Denikin's Speech
General Denikin's speech, delivered at the closing of the officers' congress in Mogilev on May 22, 1917, was filled with deep emotions and hope for the revival of the Russian army. The Supreme Commander, leaving his post…
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church (Sofia)
The St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church in Sofia is a Russian Orthodox church and a dependency of the Russian Orthodox Church. From 1907 to 1934, it served as the Russian embassy church.
After the end of the Russo-Turk…
Fish Market
Penza merchant Pavel Fyodorovich Nikolaev was born on January 11, 1867, in the family of Fyodor Sergeyevich and Matrona Dmitrievna Nikolaev. His father, a merchant of the 2nd guild, was likely from Spassky district of Ta…
Charity House / 'KIM'
The buildings of the former charity house in Penza continue to serve the cause of mercy, now as the infectious disease hospital 'KIM' (Committee of International Youth), well known to the city's residents.
Maria Mikhail…
Maria Kiseleva's Grave
Maria Mikhailovna was buried with her husband in the Trinity Monastery, but during the Soviet era, their grave was desecrated, and the chapel was destroyed.
Kiseleva's spiritual will is striking in its generosity. In br…
St. Nicholas Church (Oxford)
St. Nicholas Church, also known as the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, is part of the Surazh Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church and is located in Oxford. It serves as the center of the St. Nicholas parish of…
