Church of Archangel Michael in Laan-der-Taye (Austria)
The Church of the Archangel Michael in Laan-der-Taye is an Orthodox church of the Vienna and Austrian Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. It was built in memory of Soviet soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War.…
Bomarsund Fortress in the Åland Islands (Finland)
The Russian fortress Bomarsund is one of the most important historical monuments of the Åland Islands. Its ruins are located 25 km from Port Maria in the city of Mariehamn, in the municipality of Sund. The Russian Empire…
Villa Hvidøre (Denmark)
This small palace, located near Copenhagen, was acquired in 1907 by the sisters, the dowager empress Maria Feodorovna and Queen Alexandra of England, after the death of their father, King Christian IX of Denmark. They di…
Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale is one of the largest exhibitions of world art, and Russia has participated since its founding in 1895. In the early 20th century, European interest in Russia grew, and in 1914 this success was cement…
Saint-Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute in Paris
The Orthodox Saint-Sergius Theological Institute in Paris was founded in the first half of the 20th century. Today, it is a higher theological educational institution, officially recognized in France and operating within…
Monument to Rimsky-Korsakov in Cairo
A monument to the outstanding Russian composer Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov has been installed on the grounds of the National Opera Theater in Cairo. This sculpture marks the beginning of the Composers' Alley, whi…
Hermogenes Church in Buenos Aires
In the 1940s, a significant "Russian colony" emerged in this large industrial suburb, consisting of post-war emigrants from various corners of the Soviet Union. Among them were Russians, Ukrainians, Poles, Jews, and repr…
Hakasalmi Manor in Helsinki
This manor certainly attracts the attention of every tourist interested in history. It is located just a few minutes' walk from the Helsinki railway station, near the National Museum and the 'House of Finland'. Built in …
Villa Alam of Matilda Kshesinskaya on the French Riviera
The small coastal town of Cap-d'Ail is located on the shores of the Bay of La Napoule, near Monaco. Its atmosphere is strikingly different from the bustling Nice and Monaco. The pine scent that fills the cape helps to fo…
Saint Prince Vladimir Church in Contrexéville (France)
In the 20th century, the French spa resort Contrexéville became popular among Russian nobility. Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, the uncle of Emperor Nicholas II, often came here for treatment. After his death, his wid…
