Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Telyatnikovo
The church existed even before the Time of Troubles, as confirmed by a petition from 1655 submitted by "the priest Nikita without a parish" requesting permission to build a new church in the village. The petition was app…
Gulevich Estate in Udelny Uty
In the Utynskoye rural settlement of the Bryansk region lies an abandoned gem of 18th-century estate architecture. This once-prosperous noble estate now stands in ruins, surrounded by a wild apple orchard, awaiting its e…
Bashenin's Dacha, an Architectural Marvel of Udmurtia
The Udmurt land is famous for its architectural masterpieces, and one of the most remarkable buildings in the Middle Pri Kama is the dacha of merchant Pavel Bashenin. In the early 20th century, he served as the mayor of …
The Tsar House of Sarapul
Many are accustomed to thinking that the most impressive architectural heritage is concentrated in large cities, but even small towns can pleasantly surprise. For example, in Sarapul, located in Udmurtia, one can see the…
What Connects General Yermolov and Isadora Duncan at Prechistenka, 20?
House number 20 on Prechistenka in Moscow stands out among the other buildings in the quarter. Over its more than two hundred years of existence, it has changed many owners, including significant historical figures. The …
The House of the Sad Angel in St. Petersburg
This old building at Zhukovsky Street, 53 in St. Petersburg is known to many as the "House of the Sad Angel." The facade of the building features a winged girl with a halo, which is how it got its name. According to lege…
Vasilchikova Estate and Chess Museum
One of the significant landmarks of Moscow was the Vasilchikova estate, which now houses the chess museum. The history of this building begins in the 1820s, when Moscow was recovering from Napoleon's invasion. In 1822, E…
First All-Russian Exhibition of Russian Manufactured Goods
In Russia, until 1917, between 16,000 and 17,000 exhibitions and fairs were held annually, which refutes the stereotype of its backwardness and dependence on Europe. For example, the Nizhny Novgorod Fair, first held in 1…
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church in Bolshoye Polpino
The parish of the village of Bolshoye Polpino has existed since the late 18th century. The stone church in the village was built at an unknown time and by an unknown person. It consisted of two parts and had two altars. …
Church of the Icon of the Mother of God 'Three-Handed' in Belye Berega
The village of Belye Berega, founded in 1868, never had its own church, and local residents visited the Belo-Berezhskaya Desert for spiritual needs. After the construction of a power station, the village began to grow, a…
