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The cultural heritage of Pskov – one of the oldest cities in Russia
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, History, Travel
Pskov is a city located in north-west Russia, the capital of the Pskov region. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, which was first mentioned in the Laurentian Chronicle in 903.
In 1348-1510, this town was the capital of the independent Pskov Republic. In 1510, it was annexed to the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Prior to the beginning of the 18th century, Pskov was one of the largest cities of Russia and Europe, the most important defensive and commercial center of the country. Photos by: Andrei Kireev.
The Pskova River and the walls of the Pskov Kremlin.
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Church of Our Lady (Znamenskaya) in Dubrovitsy
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Religion, Travel
The village of Dubrovitsy, located in the Podolsk district of the Moscow region, about 36 km from the center of Moscow, is famous for its preserved old manor with an amazing church.
This Orthodox church, named after the icon of the Mother of God “The Sign”, was built of white stone in 1690-1703. It is famous for its unique architecture, unusual for Russian architecture. Photos by: Alexander Maretsky.
Tags: Moscow city · Moskovskaya oblast · Podolsk city
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Tobolsk Kremlin – the only stone fortress in Siberia
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Travel
Tobolsk is a city located in the north of the Tyumen region, at the confluence of the Tobol and the Irtysh rivers, one of the most important centers of cultural tourism in Siberia.
It was founded as a center for the development of Siberia in 1587. Until the 18th century, Tobolsk remained a major military, administrative, political, and religious center.
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Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist in Dyakovo
2 Comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Religion, Travel
Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist in Dyakovo is one of the two survived multi-pillar churches of the 16th century, an outstanding monument of Russian architecture.
The church is situated in the territory of Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve in the Southern Administrative District of Moscow. In the 16th century, the royal residence was located in this area.
interesting architectural monument
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The Museum of Wooden Architecture “Kostroma Sloboda”
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Travel
The State Architectural-Ethnographic and Landscape Museum-Reserve “Kostroma Sloboda”, located in the city of Kostroma, is one of the oldest open-air museums in Russia.
The main territory of the museum is situated behind the southern wall of the Ipatiev Monastery. Another exposition area can be found behind the northern wall.
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Belyaev Manor in the village of Voskresenskoye
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Regions
Voskresenskoye is a small village with a population of about 6,000 people located 130 km north-east of Nizhny Novgorod, on the banks of the Vetluga River. Voskresenskoye is known since the 16th century as a trading village. Local residents were busy in agriculture and timber industry.
Let’s take a look at the estate built by Sergey Nikanorovich Belyaev, one of the main local timber merchants, in 1904-1905. This amazing building decorated with old Russian carving is a shining example of the merchant’s house built using motifs of Russian folk architecture. Voskresenskoye on Google Maps. Photos by: Denis Spirin.
Tags: Nizhegorodskaya oblast
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Majestic churches of Tambov in spring
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Travel
Late spring is one of the best times of the year to visit Russia – the weather is already warm, streets has been cleaned after winter, and you are surrounded by greenery and flowers.
For example, let’s visit Tambov, a city with a population of about 300 thousand people located 460 kilometers south-east of Moscow, and enjoy the views of the local places of worship in spring. Photos by: Pavel Labutin.
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Nilov Monastery on Lake Seliger
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Regions, Religion
Nilov Monastery is an Orthodox monastery located on Stolobny Island and partly on Svetlitsa Peninsula, 10 km north of the town of Ostashkov, on Lake Seliger in the Tver region.
The monastery was named after Reverend Nilus Stolobensky born at the end of the 15th century. The magnificent monastery complex that you can see today was erected in the 18th-19th centuries. At that time it was one of the largest monasteries in the Russian Empire and the most visited Russian shrine. Nilov Monastery on Google Maps. Photos by: Denis Spirin.
Tags: Tver oblast
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The beauty of the Admiralty building in Saint Petersburg
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Travel
The building of the Admiralty is a complex of buildings located on the 2nd Admiralty Island in St. Petersburg, on the banks of the Neva River. It is an important architectural monument, built in the Empire style.
Originally built as a shipyard, it was reconstructed in the 18th-19th centuries. Since 2012, it houses the High Command of the Russian Navy. Photos by: Yuri Yuhanson.
one of the symbols of St. Petersburg
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Explore the sights of the Kaliningrad region
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Regions, Travel
Every year more and more tourists come to the Kaliningrad region. They are people mainly from Central Russia and the nearest European countries.
First of all tourists are attracted by the Baltic Sea, resort towns, the unique Curonian Spit, architectural monuments of German heritage, as well as the proximity to Europe.
take a trip to the Kaliningrad region
Tags: Kaliningrad oblast