Ascension Cathedral in Tamani (Lost)
Cossacks began the construction of the Ascension Cathedral at their own expense, which lasted 38 years. Only in 1880 was the church consecrated. From 1885, the tall Ascension Cathedral with gilded domes became the main c…
The Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Ternovskaya (Lost)
The parish was founded in the 1830s by peasant settlers from the internal provinces. In 1849, the residents were transferred to the Cossack estate. The church is located on the small river Ternovka, a tributary of the ri…
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tikhoretsk
The Assumption Church, the oldest in the Tikhoretsk district, has survived difficult times of godlessness. On August 22, 1907, the residents of the Tikhoretsky farm appealed to Bishop Agafodor of Stavropol and Ekaterinod…
The Bogarsukov Brothers' Mansion in Krasnodar
Next to the "Central" hotel on Gymnaziyskaya Street stands another architectural treasure of Yekaterinodar. This luxurious two-story mansion made of red brick is now the historical and archaeological museum-reserve named…
Gubkin's Grand Hotel in Krasnodar
In the late 1860s, Polikarp Gubkin arrived in the fertile lands of Kuban from Central Russia. He came from a peasant family but possessed intelligence and foresight.
At the Hay Market, he opened a barbershop with the si…
Christofor Fotiadi's House in Krasnodar
Christofor Fotiadi owned a large mechanical shoe factory, and his business was quite successful: Fotiadi's shoes competed well with well-known foreign brands in the Yekaterinodar market. However, there were rumors that t…
Pojarsky Cutlets: Who is the True Author of this Culinary Wonder?
In Russia, there are many national dishes that have become famous worldwide, and among them are Pojarsky cutlets. Their history is often linked to Prince Dmitry Pojarsky, although in reality, he has no connection to them…
The Solar Eclipse of 1842 in Russia
The name of Nikolai Lobachevsky is well known to many thanks to his theorem on intersecting lines. However, this outstanding mathematician also showed interest in studying space, especially solar eclipses. He traveled ex…
Merchant Vasily Rubezhansky's Estate in Krasnodar
Vasily Kondratievich Rubezhansky was born in Yekaterinodar in 1870 to a retired military family and was the youngest of three sons. He stood out for his resourcefulness, business acumen, and entrepreneurship. On his fath…
Hotel 'Central' in Krasnodar
By 1880, three hotels had been built in Yekaterinodar, among which the 'Central' was considered the most prestigious. It was located at the corner of Krasnaya and Gymnaziyskaya streets and was a beautiful two-story build…
