Transfiguration Church in Dolgiy Kolodez
The Church of the Transfiguration in the village of Dolgiy Kolodez was built in 1871 with funds from the local nobleman Shagarov. Details about the construction process have practically not survived; it is known only tha…
The House of Marina Mnishek
Pskov, the second largest city in Russia, is famous for its many ancient chambers, numbering around 30. A special legend surrounds the so-called "House of Marina Mnishek." According to the marriage contract with False Dm…
Anna Mons' House
Unfortunately, not many buildings from the 17th century have survived in Moscow. Some were demolished before the revolution, others were rebuilt, and some have fallen into ruin over time. However, in some places, one can…
Building of the Loan Treasury
One of the most beautiful pre-revolutionary mansions in Moscow is considered to be the former Loan Treasury building, located on Nastasyinsky Lane and owned by the Central Bank. Its construction began in 1913 on the orde…
Khludov Baths: An Architectural Masterpiece by Kekushev
One of the most impressive architectural works of Lev Nikolaevich Kekushev is the famous Khludov Baths, built in the late 19th century. The owners of these popular baths in Moscow were representatives of the Khludov fami…
The Church of Prophet Elijah in Ilyinskoye and Its Notable Prayer Leaders
In pre-revolutionary times, the village of Ilyinskoye was considered one of the gems of the nearby Moscow region. It housed the estate of Grand Duke Sergey Alexandrovich and his wife, Elizabeth Feodorovna. Although much …
Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God in Mameshevo
Finally, we are presented with the stone church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God in the village of Mameshevo, Pilninsky District of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, which was almost destroyed in 1939 as part of a plan…
Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Maltsevo
Maltsevo, a village in the Pilninsky district, is home to a monument of urban planning and architecture, the Resurrection Church. This structure dates back to 1823. According to local historian Vladimir Bakunin, the ston…
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church in Kurmysh
The cathedral, built of stone with funds raised from voluntary donations, was constructed in 1791. It has three altars: the main, cold one, is dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God, while the warm chapels are d…
Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kurmysh
In 1781, court counselor Timofey Maslenitsky described the churches of the district town of Kurmysh, which numbered seven. The first of them was a wooden church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a chapel …
