V.P. Sukachev Museum Estate
In the mid-19th century, Irkutsk was a small town, and the estate was located outside its boundaries.
In 1881, part of the land for the construction of the Sukachev estate was purchased from the Kukuev family. Construct…
Grave of Olympic Champion Alexeev
On November 25, 2011, one of the most famous domestic athletes, Vasily Ivanovich Alexeev, passed away. Among his outstanding achievements are two gold medals from the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, 16 gold medals from world and…
Memorial to Weightlifter Alexeev in Miloslavsk
On January 14, 2017, a memorial was opened in the village of Miloslavsk in honor of Vasily Ivanovich Alexeev, an outstanding native of these places, a two-time Olympic champion, and one of the most famous athletes of the…
Church of the Nativity of Christ in Kochury Village
In the small village of Kochury in the Miloslavsky district, there is a restored Church of the Nativity of Christ, built in the 19th century with funds from local residents. This is the only landmark of the village, remi…
Shukshin Monument in Srostki
The most famous monument dedicated to the outstanding actor Vasily Makarovich Shukshin is the 8-meter tall monument in his native village of Srostki. This majestic sculpture was unveiled in 2004, 30 years after Shukshin'…
Monument to Alexander II in Rostov-on-Don
During the years of Soviet power, many famous monuments from pre-revolutionary Russia were destroyed. Such a fate befell the monument to Emperor Alexander II, erected in 1890 in Rostov-on-Don and demolished by the Bolshe…
Chapel-Monument of Vasily the Great in Srostki
One of the two main attractions of the village of Srostki is the Chapel of Vasily the Great, built in honor of the famous Russian actor, writer, and film director Vasily Makarovich Shukshin. It is popularly known as the …
Burial of Vasily Shukshin at Novodevichy Cemetery
Vasily Makarovich Shukshin, a renowned actor, writer, and film director, passed away on October 2, 1974, and was buried at Novodevichy Cemetery. However, his burial was initially planned for Vagankovsky Cemetery, as part…
Monument to Vasily Shukshin in Barnaul
In 1989, a monument to Vasily Makarovich Shukshin, an outstanding Russian actor, director, and writer, was unveiled in Barnaul. The opening of the monument was timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Shukshin's bi…
Monument to Vasily Shukshin in Novosibirsk
On June 25, 2007, a monument to Vasily Makarovich Shukshin, the famous Russian actor, director, and writer, was unveiled in Novosibirsk. The monument is designed in the form of a stele, created by sculptor Alexey Dyakov.…
