Obukhov Hospital in St. Petersburg: The 'Yellow House' and Research Center
In the late 18th century, the first city hospital for the people opened in St. Petersburg, known as Obukhov Hospital, named after the eponymous avenue and bridge. It had a department for the mentally ill, colloquially re…
Imperial Academy of Arts
Until the 20th century, the Academy of Arts remained the only higher artistic educational institution in Russia. Its founders are considered to be Mikhail Lomonosov and Ivan Shuvalov. Currently, the building of the forme…
Stamps by Myasoyedov
An important part of Ivan Myasoyedov's work is his creation of postage stamps for Liechtenstein. His series of three stamps with denominations of 20, 30, and 50 rapps first appeared in 1938 and 1939 (Mi #180, 182). This …
Chagall's Stained Glass at Fraumünster Church
With the opening of a new exhibition at the Zurich Art Museum titled "Chagall, Master of Modernism," the story of Marc Zakharovich Chagall (1887, 1985) is presented.
What would Fraumünster look like today without the st…
Meat Eater in Rome
Ivan Myasoyedov, as a student, became fascinated with weightlifting and kettlebell sport while also engaging in creative pursuits. He was naturally well-built, which sharply contrasted with his father's thinness. Soon, h…
Miasoedov Artists' Estate
Currently, the territory of the Miasoedov estate houses the Poltava Gravimetric Observatory of the Institute of Geophysics, which was founded in 1926 and is located in the Miasoedov mansion.
In the house where the artis…
The Gribushin Mansion in Perm: Home of the Tea Kings
In the State Archive of the Perm Krai, located in the Pre-Ural region, there are records about the unique Gribushin House. This white-blue building with elegant stucco resembles a work of art created by a skilled pastry …
Pokrovsk Church in Poltava
In 1707-1708, a wooden Pokrovsk Church was built in the Pavlenkovskaya Square area. A library and church school operated at the church. In 1709, a wooden bell tower was erected nearby, which was almost completely destroy…
Alexandrovsky Lyceum: Loyalty to Ideals and the Price Paid
The classical building on Kamennoostrovsky Avenue in St. Petersburg has a rich history, overshadowed by tragic events. On September 6, 1843, the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum moved here, which prepared the elite of the Russian E…
Following the Ural Rich, The Lord's House in Nizhny Tagil
In Russia, there is a region known for its rich deposits of minerals. The depths of this area hold many valuable ores, such as iron ore, gold, platinum, and emeralds. Malachite, a rare stone of deep green color with blac…
