The Grave of Tatiana Ivanova
In the Russian cemetery of Tegel in Berlin lies a modest grave with a single inscription in German, Tatjana. Only a few visitors know that here rests the outstanding singer and actress Tatiana Ivanova, once called the 'f…
Museum-Factory in Nizhny Tagil: A Fragment of the Demidov Empire
At the foot of Mount Vysokaya, by the banks of a picturesque river, amidst the endless Ural forests, the Nizhny Tagil Iron and Steel Works was founded. It was established by industrial patron Akinfiy Demidov in 1725. Unt…
Armory Chamber: Military Treasure of Russia
The Armory Chamber, part of the Grand Kremlin Palace, is a major museum showcasing gifts from foreign embassies. This name fully reflects the nature of the exhibition, which in 2018 featured 4,000 exhibits, most of which…
Tsar Cannon: Symbol of Russia's Military Might
Tsar Cannon: symbol of military might of Russia and a favorite toy of the tsars
In the Moscow Kremlin, crowds of tourists can always be seen gathering around the Tsar Cannon. This masterpiece of military gigantism rarel…
Petrovsky Park, the Moscow Versailles
The landscape park, a monument of 19th-century art, is located in the northwest of Moscow and is recognized as a cultural heritage site. Contrary to popular belief, it is not named after Peter the Great, but due to the f…
Pushkin Monument in Moscow, a People's Monument
The monument to Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, created by Opekushin, is one of the most famous symbols of Moscow and is located at Pushkin Square near Tverskoy Boulevard. Before its appearance, Russia did not erect monum…
The History of the Red October Factory, a Chocolate Kingdom in Moscow
“Red October,” the oldest chocolate factory in Moscow, is located on Bersenevskaya Embankment. The production workshops have been moved outside the city, and the buildings, constructed in the late 19th century, have beco…
Tchaikovsky Museum: A Musical Stroll in a Ural Town
Alapaevsk is a small and cozy town in the Middle Urals, which originated from the village of Alapaikha. Its history is closely linked to the era of Peter I, who, as an experienced military leader, issued decrees for the …
Merchant Pshenichnikov's House, a 19th Century Architectural Masterpiece
Yekaterinburg is known for its buildings that reflect different historical eras. Each estate here is a monument of regional or federal significance. On the embankment of the picturesque city pond are two stone mansions b…
Ganina Yama: Dark Secrets from the Crime Scene
Located near Yekaterinburg is a special place that attracts pilgrims every year. This is Ganina Yama, drawing both Orthodox Christians and those interested in history. It was here in July 1918 that the bodies of the last…
