Edward Garthie (1872, 1959) was a pediatrician and taught in Moscow and Riga. After World War II, he settled in Scotland, where his daughter later became a professor at the University of Edinburgh.

The memorial dedicated to the Russian cruiser "Varyag" is located near the site of its sinking. This armored cruiser became famous for the crew's resilience in the battle at Chemulpo Bay in 1904. At the base of the memor…

Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov (October 15 [October 3 in the old style] 1814, July 27 [July 15 in the old style] 1841) was an outstanding Russian writer, romantic poet, and artist. He is often referred to as the "Caucasian …

On May 24, 2016, a memorial plaque was unveiled in Moffat in honor of the visit of the future Russian tsar, who stopped at this hotel 200 years ago during his journey through Scotland.

The bust of Dmitri Mendeleev, one of nine outstanding scientists, adorns the facade of the former Imperial Chemical House, built in 1929-1931 and currently occupied by Ofgem.

After the death of the last tsar from the Rurik dynasty, the boyar Boris Godunov ascended to the throne, having made a brilliant career and having come close to power even during Ivan the Terrible's reign. Among his est…

Ballerina Tamara Karsavina, the only Russian woman honored with a monument at the "Actor's Church" in Covent Garden.

Room 1844 in Buckingham Palace is named in honor of Tsar Nicholas I's visit. It was in this room that Queen Elizabeth II met with Yuri Gagarin.

The building of the Russian Orthodox Church, constructed in the 19th-20th centuries, now serves as a warehouse for medications. Despite this, some frescoes can still be seen inside. Services are held here only on rare me…

Pablo Picasso created decorations here for Diaghilev's ballet performances.