House of Pechenko
Yuri Pavlovich Spegalsky is indeed an outstanding and significant figure in the history of Russian culture. His efforts and initiatives contributed to the preservation of numerous monuments and examples of Russian wooden…
Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in Rubtsov
Before you is the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in Rubtsov, founded in 1618 by the decree of Mikhail Romanov in the royal estate of Pokrovskoye-Rubtsovskoye, now in the Basmanny district of Moscow. This c…
The Nerevo Estate
In the past, the European part of Russia was known as the land of noble estates. They varied: from large to small, from luxurious to modest, but all were characterized by coziness and care. The manor house in the village…
The Estate of P.F. Sevryugov 'Otrada'
Merchants and nobles of the Russian Empire often preferred to rest not abroad, but in their residences on native soil. For comfortable relaxation, they built impressive architectural structures. Special attention is dese…
GES-1
GES-1, known as State Electric Station No. 1, is the oldest operating thermal power plant in Russia and is located on Rausha Embankment in Moscow.
Originally called MGES-1 or Rausha Power Station, it was built by the jo…
Snazina Estate
The landscapes of the Udomlya district in the Tver region are impressive even today. Here, you can see flood meadows, massive groves, channels, and lakes, creating the impression that you have stepped into the picturesqu…
Yushkov House
Yushkov House is a historical architectural monument that vividly represents the era of Classicism. It is located at the intersection of Myasnitskaya Street and Bobrov Lane in Moscow. It is believed to have been designed…
Nilo-Sorskaya Desert
The nature in the village of Desert in the Vologda region amazes with its beauty. It is here that one of the oldest monasteries in Russia, the Nilo-Sorskaya Desert, was founded nearly 500 years ago by St. Nil. In his tim…
The Estate of Zherekhovo
Why the village is called Zherekhovo is still a topic of debate among local historians. According to legend, the local river was home to many zherekhs, a fish from the carp family, which gave the village its name. Since …
Ganina Yama
We often talk about amazing places connected to the history of the Russian people. Yulia, the author, who is on the same path, shares with us her post and photos about a place in Yekaterinburg associated with the Romanov…
