Shardanov House in Krasnodar
On the corner of Krasnaya and Grafskaya streets, a magnificent two-story brick mansion appeared in 1905, designed by Batyr-Bek Shardanov, an engineer of communications. He developed the building's project himself, includ…
The Mansion of Love (Moorish House) in Krasnodar
Next to the Medical Academy, yet hidden from the eyes of passersby, lies perhaps the most interesting and vibrant building in Krasnodar. This mansion with columns and domes, clad in scales-like tiles, immediately attract…
House with Lions (Beim House) in Krasnodar
The house belonged to Semyon Solomonovich Beim, who, coming from a poor Jewish family, became wealthy due to his abilities and entrepreneurship. In Ekaterinodar, he was highly respected and was elected to the city counci…
Alexey Sergeyevich Suvorin: Legendary Publisher and Journalist
At the beginning of the last century, the Suvorin dynasty of publishers was known throughout Russia. Its founder was Alexey Sergeyevich Suvorin, the son of a simple peasant who, upon becoming a soldier, managed to turn t…
One of the Best Orphanages in the Empire, Bakhrushin
Once, the Sokolnichya Grove in Moscow served as a site for building hospitals, infirmaries, and almshouses. It was here that they decided to create one of the best orphanages in the city. The merchants and philanthropist…
House with Mercury
An old building at 69 Krasnaya Street in Krasnodar, adorned with a statue of the god of commerce Mercury, has supported local entrepreneurs since 1909. More than a century ago, this house belonged to the Polyakov brother…
Illarion Kotlyarov's Shoe Store in Krasnodar
In 1894, at the corner of Dmitrievskaya Street, in a new one-story house of the Tarasov brothers, Mikhail Popov's store opened, offering shoes from various factories and styles. Later, he opened three more stores, one of…
Saratov State Museum of Military Glory
The Saratov State Museum of Military and Labor Glory is located in Victory Park, nestled among tall firs and pines. This unique museum, part of the Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore, was opened in May 1999 at the ini…
Architect V.A. Filippov's House in Krasnodar
The first project of the Kuban architect V.A. Filippov was a prison. In 1867, a decision was made in Yekaterinodar to build a "military prison castle" from burnt brick. However, due to various problems and an unscrupulou…
Local History Museum of Alexandrov-Gai
The Alexandrov-Gai Local History Museum was founded in 1998 thanks to the initiative of honored teachers of Russia and local residents: A. I. Demina, V. T. Maslyakova, and Great Patriotic War participant R. G. Ignatieva.…
