Rostral columns, St. Petersburg - there is no letter A

Perhaps no attraction suffers as much from tourist inattention as the rostral columns (St. Petersburg). I don’t know what and how this can be explained, but very often the name is written with an “a” instead of using, to

Submarine "Narodovolets" in St. Petersburg: impressions

Traveling around St. Petersburg, I could not pass by the famous submarine D-2 Narodovolets. Having gone through a long battle path, she found her refuge in a museum composition, and everyone can view it. This vessel is one of the first built in

Brusnitsyns' mansion: where it is located, history and photos

Today the Brusnitsyn mansion is in need of serious restoration. This is an architectural monument of federal significance, which is being destroyed due to the neglect of the authorities. There are factory buildings around, between which its façade flickers faintly. CharacteristicsOso

Conception Monastery

The capital Moscow is famous for its numerous and majestic monasteries. According to the customs of past years, they all had serious fortifications and high walls. But, despite this, most Christian shrines were destroyed and looted during troubled times.

My Peter. Green Belt of Glory

On January 27, St. Petersburg celebrates the Day of the complete lifting of the siege of Leningrad. Therefore, our excursion today will be dedicated to the feat of the city’s defenders. We will go with you along the Green Belt of Glory, a complex of memorials created in the 60s on the lines of defense.

Alexander Garden in Moscow: history, description, photo

Address: Russia, Moscow, 1st Ostankinskaya street, 5 Date of construction: 1798 Main attractions: Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, Main Courtyard, Palace, Park Coordinates: 55°49"29.8"N 37°36"53.1"ECultural heritage site of the Russian Federation Formir

Ostankino Estate Museum - Memory of Centuries

The Ostankino estate is a museum unique not only for Moscow, but also for Russia. It is here that you can see with your own eyes the luxury of ancient interiors that have miraculously survived to this day. I can recommend it for visiting not only to connoisseurs of decorative art, but

Sheremetyevsky Palace in Ostankino

Today I’ll tell you about the Sheremetyevsky Palace in Ostankino. Unfortunately, the palace is currently being restored, so the photographs will contain scaffolding and other attributes of construction. The first photo shows a view of the palace and church from. In the 16th century, a village near Moscow

“Green Belt of Glory of Leningrad”: monuments

In accordance with historical reports, we can safely say that the battle for the second capital of the Union lasted from 1941 to 1944. In honor of the defenders of the Northern capital who gave their lives, an entire complex was erected, called the “Green Belt of Glory” (1965-1968