Russian Sailors Make Last Geographic Discovery
Since ancient times, the idea of establishing the Northern Sea Route from Arkhangelsk to the Far East attracted the attention of many researchers. However, until the early 20th century, all attempts were unsuccessful. Si…
Russian Connection in Westminster Abbey, London
The traditional site of coronation and the final resting place of British monarchs since the 11th century, as well as one of London's main attractions, has a Russian connection. In the beginning of the central gallery of…
Memorial Cadet Room in Bela Crkva (Serbia)
In the small town of Bela Crkva, the memorial cadet room is supported only by an elderly descendant of white emigrants, Vladimir Kastelyanov. In the past, Russian speech was often heard here, as several thousand Russians…
Museum of Fine Arts in Nice, former Kochubey Palace
The Museum of Fine Arts in Nice is located in the Kochubey Palace on Bomet Avenue. This palace impresses with its beauty, and its halls hold true treasures.
The museum has French-Russian roots. The idea of creating an a…
Pilgrim House of the Russian Spiritual Mission in Jordan
In 2012, a Russian pilgrimage residence was opened near the site of the Baptism of the Lord in Bethany, Jordan. This territory was transferred to Russia in 2007. A church was built at the residence in honor of the holy P…
Grave of Roman Gula
The grave of Roman Gula and his wife Olga Andreevna (née Novokhatskaya) is located at the cemetery of the Women's Novodevichy Monastery.
St. Panteleimon Church in Istanbul
In the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, there is probably the largest concentration of active churches in the city, especially in the Taksim and Karaköy areas, where temples of almost all denominations can be found. In Kara…
Dadiani Women's Gymnasium Building in Chișinău
Originally, the site was intended for other purposes. The building, located at the intersection of 31 August, Bănulescu-Bodoni, București, and Pușkin streets, was constructed for the clergy of the Cathedral. For some tim…
Russian Heritage in the International Documentation Library in Nanterre
In 1917, the Library of Modern International Documentation was founded at Paris X University in Nanterre. Currently, its collection contains about three million items, including books, photographs, and posters. Part of t…
Peter I's Tree in London
During the Great Embassy to England, the Russian Emperor Peter the Great worked at London shipyards, studying the art of shipbuilding. The English were thrilled with the tsar. In his honor, a street in London is named af…
