The Great East Siberian Earthquake of 1725
The evening of January 21, 1725, in the Chita fortress was calm and quiet. By seven o'clock, it had long been dark, and people began to prepare for sleep. Suddenly, they heard loud rumbles and felt strange jolts that gre…
Magnificent Pushkin Theater Building
Many have heard of the Pushkin Theater, but few know the history of the building it occupies. The mansion was built in the late 18th century on the site of an old wooden estate, which was demolished by the new owner. Not…
The Magnificent Modernism of Lev Kekushev
One of the most original and beautiful works of the outstanding Russian architect Lev Kekushev is rightly considered to be the house that was originally planned for Savva Mamontov. However, due to some difficulties with …
The first tragedy in the history of Russian motorsport
The history of Russian motorsport is full of unknown pages, although some names of drivers have still remained in memory. One of the most famous was Alexander Alexandrovich Vetchinin, whose fame spread even beyond the bo…
Georgievsky Cathedral in Gus-Khrustalny
Vladimir region is famous for its small, yet picturesque and ancient towns, often compared to exquisite boxes. One such town is Gus-Khrustalny, home to a true gem of Russian architecture, the Georgievsky Cathedral. This …
The Tragic Demise of the 'Arkhangelsk'
On Saturday, April 7, 1907, a huge crowd gathered at one of the docks in St. Petersburg, eager to board the last steamboat to return home. Despite a ban on overcrowding, the crew of Alexander Shchitov's steamboat company…
The Beautiful Mansion of the Olsufievs on Povarskaya
The noble family of the Olsufievs is known not only in Russian history but also beyond its borders. Today we will discuss their magnificent mansion on Povarskaya Street, which belonged to the family until 1917. Povarskay…
Khludov Estate, One of the First Sochi Hotels
Sochi began to transform into a resort city as early as the late 19th century. To attract investors, local authorities sold land by the sea at affordable prices. These lands quickly caught the interest of merchants and e…
Palace of Chancellor Mikhail Illarionovich Vorontsov
One of the most beautiful and significant architectural landmarks of St. Petersburg is the former palace of Count Mikhail Illarionovich Vorontsov. The count, who served as chancellor for seven years, was one of the most …
Historical Secrets of the Palace at Myasnitskaya, 43
The building at 43 Myasnitskaya Street in Moscow is better known as the Lobanov-Rostovsky Palace, belonging to an ancient noble family. However, over time, this site and structure have had many owners. For example, in th…
