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…
Russian Influence in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet, under the patronage of the Prince of Wales and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
To find the Russian roots of English ballet, one does not have to l…
Moscow Institute of Engineers of Railways of Emperor Nicholas II
The Moscow Institute of Engineers of Railways of Emperor Nicholas II, founded in 1913 and 1917, was the highest technical educational institution of the Russian Empire. It was established on December 25, 1913, based on t…
