The Grave of Rudolf Nureyev
The grave of the famous dancer Rudolf Nureyev in France may seem covered by an ancient carpet. Tourists often wonder if the carpet is damaged by rain. However, rain does not pose a threat, as the tombstone is made of sto…
Nureyev's Apartment in Paris
On the Voltaire quay, opposite the Louvre in Paris, was the apartment of Rudolf Nureyev, where he lived for the last ten years of his life. A memorial plaque on house number 23 informs that the great dancer and choreogra…
Lacquer Miniature Museum in Palekh
The Lacquer Miniature Museum in Palekh is a collection of works from Palekh and Kholuy art, including painting and icon painting, dating back to the 17th century. It comprises four memorial museums: the P.D. Korin House …
Benjamin's Courtyard in Jerusalem (Israel)
Benjamin's Courtyard of the I.P.P.O. in Jerusalem is named after its founder, Abbot Benjamin, who was one of the prominent figures of Russian Palestine. Little is known about his biography: neither his surname nor his se…
Russian Spiritual Mission in Jerusalem (Israel)
The representation of the Russian Orthodox Church in Jerusalem and the Holy Land was established in 1847 at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire. Today, there are two Russian spiritual …
Nikolaevskoye Courtyard (Israel)
Nikolaevskoye Courtyard, named after Emperor Nicholas II, is a hotel complex for pilgrims within the "Russian Buildings" in Jerusalem. Its construction began in 1901, when Russian pilgrims started to actively visit these…
Library of Slavic Studies at University College London
On December 11, an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of VGIK opened at the library of the School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London, supported by Rossotrudnichestvo.
The schoo…
Tolstoy Library in Munich (Germany)
In 1949, a group of refugees from the Soviet Union founded a small Russian library, which was transferred to the American Committee for Liberation in 1952. In 1963, the library was taken over by Tolstoi Hilfs- und Kultur…
Russian Archive of Leeds University Library (UK)
The Russian Archive, established in 1982, is part of the special collections fund of Leeds University Library, one of the largest academic libraries in the UK. The archive houses around 650 collections, including manuscr…
Russian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
If you put in enough effort and navigate the Ironworks and Metalworks galleries, you can find a genuine Tula samovar and a cup by Fyodor Ryukert in the 20th-century art department. However, the cup is temporarily exhibit…
