Villa Kazbek in Cannes
A memorial plaque on the facade reminds us that this large villa, now divided into apartments, belonged to Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich, the grandson of Nicholas I and a colonel of the Caucasian riflemen. His wife, So…
Sterlyadkin Mansion
Syzran once was a thriving trading city with picturesque views of three rivers and a kremlin, of which only the snow-white tent tower remains. The main street became Bolshaya Street, where more than twenty mansions, gymn…
Monument to A.S. Pushkin in Asmara (Eritrea)
The State of Eritrea is located in Northeast Africa on the coast of the Red Sea, on the eastern edge of an elevated plateau. It is known for its mild climate, clean and expressive streets, and is considered one of the sa…
Saint Innocent and Seraphim of Sarov Church in Bad Nauheim
In 1907, the Holy Prince Vladimir Brotherhood in Germany acquired a baroque Lutheran church, designed by architect Christian Hermann and built in 1732-1733. In 1908, under the guidance of Archpriest Alexei Maltsev, the b…
A.S. Pushkin Monument in Brussels
The monument is installed in a small square named after Pushkin. On the bronze pedestal, important moments from the poet's life are inscribed in French, Russian, and Flemish. The inscription is done in the style of Pushk…
A.S. Pushkin Monument in Los Angeles
Pushkin never traveled abroad, remaining "non-traveling." However, his fame spread worldwide, and monuments to the poet have been erected in over forty countries, including Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.
One such mo…
The Heroism of Yuri Yanov and Boris Kapustin
In April 1966, Yuri Nikolayevich Yanov and Boris Vladislavovich Kapustin sacrificed their lives to save thousands of civilians in Berlin. They served in the 668th Bomber Aviation Regiment of the 132nd Bomber Division of …
Saint Alexandra Church in Bad Ems, Germany
The Saint Alexandra Church in Bad Ems was built under the patronage of Alexander II in memory of his mother, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, who was Princess Friederike Louise Charlotte Wilhelmine of Prussia. It was she, a…
Church of the Transfiguration in Baden-Baden, Germany
In the 18th century, many Russians came to Baden-Baden for treatment and relaxation, with many staying for extended periods. Society at that time was deeply religious, creating a need for the construction of an Orthodox …
Resurrection Cathedral in Berlin
Before the war, the Russian community in Berlin used the home church at the Russian Embassy on Unter den Linden. Even then, the rector and head of the Orthodox mission, Archpriest Alexey Maltsev, aimed to build a separat…
