Sapozhkov Estate: A Medieval Castle in Bryansk Region
If you find yourself in the village of Vyunki in the Bryansk region and see a medieval castle, do not doubt, you are still in the village of Vyunki. This palace belonged to local industrialist Georgy Konstantinovich Sapo…
The Noble Mansion of Mrs. Lobkova
In the historical center of Moscow, one can find many ancient mansions showcasing a variety of architectural styles. Among them, the house of Mrs. Lobkova stands out as a classic example of a Russian noble mansion. The f…
Baroness Mayendorf's House and the Tchaikovsky Museum
Today, the Tchaikovsky Museum is located on Kudrinskaya Square, opened in 2007, but the history of the building dates back to pre-revolutionary times. The estate, originally consisting of several buildings, was founded r…
The House of Zhernakov: Beauty Destroyed by Fire
Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer authentic old estates in Russia. Some are collapsing on their own, while others are destroyed by fire. Such was the fate of the estate of merchant Vasily Lavrovich Zhernakov in Ty…
Home of One of the First Oil Industrialists Shibaev
Oil extraction has always been a profitable business, and even in the second half of the 19th century, this activity was just beginning to develop but already yielded significant results. One of the first oil industriali…
"House under the Glass" in Moscow
This building on Ostozhenka in Moscow is surrounded by many interesting myths and legends related to its unusual architecture. On the roof of the house is a dome in the shape of a bell, resembling an inverted glass. The …
Pre-Revolutionary Estate 'Kudryavtsevo'
The history of the Kudryavtsevo estate spans about 150 years. It began in the second half of the 19th century when the talented Russian architect Nikolai Galaktionovich Kudryavtsev acquired a deserted plot of land. He qu…
Zlatoust Monastery, Destroyed Gem of Orthodoxy
Today, few know about the Zlatoust Monastery, founded in 1412 and one of the oldest Orthodox monasteries in Moscow. The exact date of its founding is unknown, so it is customary to consider the year of the first mention,…
Museum of the History of Yoshkar-Ola
On February 1, 1996, the head of the Yoshkar-Ola administration issued a decree to establish a museum of the city's history. The museum opened after the reconstruction of the building on September 30 of the same year. It…
Volzhsky Local History Museum
The Volzhsky Historical and Local History Museum opened its doors on April 4, 1970, as a branch of the Volgograd Regional Local History Museum. The first head was K. V. Mitereva. At the time of its opening, the museum al…
