Ivangorod Fortress, Western Outpost of Ivan III
150 km from St. Petersburg, in the Kingisepp district on the banks of the Narva River, lies an ancient fortress with picturesque towers. Since the 15th century, it has protected the western borders of Russia and today is…
Sevastyanov Mansion: A Sample of Old and New Yekaterinburg's Luxury
This building is a true architectural masterpiece. Its facade is painted a delicate green, and the arched rotunda along with a variety of architectural styles and ornaments make the Sevastyanov estate unique. It is locat…
GES-2: Cultural Space in Central Moscow
GES-2: Cultural Space in Central Moscow
The former power station building in central Moscow on Bolotnaya Embankment long caused dissatisfaction among residents. This cultural heritage site of Russia looked empty and aba…
Koporye, a German Fortress in Service of Russia
The ancient fortress in the village of Koporye, Leningrad region, is not very popular among tourists. It is not included in the main tourist routes and lacks developed infrastructure. The dilapidated state of the fortres…
Baku Railway Station
The station began its operations in 1880 with the opening of the Baku-Sabunchi-Surakhany railway, intended for passenger service. The first building of the Tiflis railway station was constructed by the time the Baku-Tifl…
Cholera in Baku
In 1892, an outbreak of cholera occurred in Baku. Disinfection was carried out at the railway station.
Vyborg Castle Guards the Borders
Medieval castles are associated with knightly tournaments, beautiful ladies, lavish feasts, and bloody battles. Even in the modern age of technology, their ancient gloomy towers continue to attract romantics and lovers o…
The Sound of Music: The History of the Moscow Conservatory
The Moscow State Conservatory named after Tchaikovsky is not just a leading music university in Russia and the world, but a major scientific and educational center with a rich history. According to the director Sergey Iv…
Vyborg: Fortress on Castle Island
Saint Petersburg is a true paradise for lovers of European architecture. However, to feel the authentic Scandinavian atmosphere, it is enough to head to the city of Vyborg, which is just an hour and a half drive from the…
Russian Church in Wilmersdorf
Since 1923, emigrants lost the opportunity to attend the church at the embassy, so they had to build their own temple. It was opened in 1927 at the intersection of Hohenzollerndamm and Ruhrstraße. Due to a lack of funds,…
