Staraya Ladoga Fortress: From Victories to Oblivion
On the Ladoga Cape, where the Elena River (Ladzhka) flows into the Volkhov, the towers of the ancient stone fortress rise. Its grim walls still look strong, as if ready to repel any enemy attack.
The Staraya Ladoga Fort…
Repin's Penates
In 1899, a famous artist settled in one of the Finnish villages near St. Petersburg. His creative nature required silence and solitude for working on paintings, but the proximity to the Russian capital was also an import…
Trångsund Fortress, Guardian of the Narrow Strait
The Leningrad region is rich in names that are unfamiliar to the Russian ear. This is the legacy of the Swedes and Finns, passed down through the centuries. One such place is Trångsund Fortress, as mysterious as its Scan…
Literary House: The Birthplace of Classics
The apartment buildings of St. Petersburg represent a unique world with unparalleled fates and captivating stories. They were built for renting out apartments, so both ordinary officials and representatives of the creati…
The Foggy Past of the Zheleznov Estate
Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Urals, remarkably combines modern skyscrapers, unusual art-object buildings, and ancient structures with a rich history.
One example of such architectural contrast is the historical cen…
The Staroladozhsky Canal: A 117 km Endeavor
Russian Tsar Peter I is known for his large-scale projects, including Saint Petersburg, the Kronshlot fortress on Kotlin Island, and the hydraulic structures of Peterhof. However, few remember the Staroladozhsky Canal, w…
The Tupitsyn House: Architectural Chic of Perm Krai
The bright blue stone building with white columns adorns the historic district of Perm. It is comfortably located at the corner of Petropavlovskaya and October 25 streets, which was called Obvinskaya before the revolutio…
Demidov Dacha: Visiting Prince San Donato
Nizhny Tagil, located in the Ural Mountains, holds the title of "City of Labor Valor." During the Great Patriotic War, large factories here produced ammunition and the legendary T-34 tanks for the front. Despite its indu…
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…
