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The window frames of Kostroma city
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Art, Culture, Photos, Regions
Recently we had the post about Myshkin town window frames. And here is the next part of Russian windows frames photos taken on the streets of Kostroma city. The photos were captured by Ivan Hafizov.
Tags: Kostroma city
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The window frames of Myshkin town
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Art, Culture, Photos
Myshkin is a small town with the population about 5,700 located in Yaroslavl oblast. The name of the town is derived from Russian word “myshka” meaning little mouse.
The town is known first of all for its unique and the only in the world Museum of Mouse. But today we will look at another attraction of Myshkin – beautiful window frames. The photos were captured by Ivan Hafizov. Second part of the photos devoted to Kostroma city window frames.
Tags: Yaroslavl oblast
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The Hermitage Pavilion in Tsarskoye Selo and its mechanical tables
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, History, Travel
The Hermitage is a park pavilion built in the Baroque style in the Catherine’s Park in Tsarskoye Selo, the former Russian imperial country residence located near St. Petersburg.
The pavilion, constructed in 1744-1754, served for entertainment meetings of the courtiers. The Hermitage combines white columns, pilasters, architraves, pale turquoise walls and a number of gold-plated elements. Sixty-four decorative columns, stucco garlands, masks, lush window frames don’t leave smooth surfaces. Photos by: deletant.
Tags: Leningrad oblast · Russian Empire · Saint Petersburg city