The cave city of Eski-Kermen is located in the forest-steppe foothills in the south-west of the Inner ridge of Crimea. The plateau, where in the 6th century a settlement with the Tatar name "old fortress" appeared, is a steep dining mountain, stretching from north to south for more
Read MoreAddress: Russia, St. Petersburg, Pushkin, Tsarskoe Selo Area: about 200 hectares Main attractions: Alexander Palace, Bolshoi Chinese bridge, Cross bridge, Chinese village, Bolshoi and Maly whims, White tower, Chapelle pavilion,
Read MoreIn the southern wall of the ancient fortress there is a front entrance to the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. The elegant white tower stands near the oldest square in the city. All tourist buses stop here, and the newlyweds take pictures with pleasure.
Read MoreNot far from the ancient Kremlin is one of the most beautiful cathedrals and temples in Kazan - the snow-white Pyatnitsky temple. According to the surviving documents, its history began in the second half of the 16th century. The most tragic events took place in the 1930s, when
Read MoreTo the east of Torgovaya Square, on Vasilievskaya Street, are the old buildings of the Vasilievsky Monastery. Legends associate the foundation of the monastery with Prince Vladimir the Red Sun and the baptism of the Vladimir-Suzdal land. Short story
Read MoreThe temple in honor of the prophet Elijah, erected in Sergiev Posad in the second half of the 18th century, is considered one of the best measurements of parish churches built according to the canons of the Moscow baroque. Unlike many other churches, Ilyinskaya survived years of struggle
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl Region, Yaroslavl, Kirovsky District, on the right bank of the Volga River Length: 2.7 km. Coordinates: 57 ° 37 & 39; 52.1 & 34; N 39 ° 53 & 39; 44.4 & 34; E Contents: During a trip to Yaroslavl, many try to visit
Read MoreThe city quarters of Ivanovo, among which this church stands, were formerly called Dmitrovskaya Sloboda. And even now the townspeople say - on Dmitrovka. The temple is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the regional center. Picturesque five-domed church and high
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl, st. Pochtovaya, 3 Date of construction: 1672 Coordinates: 57 ° 37 & 39; 21.1 & 34; N 39 ° 53 & 39; 43.8 & 34; E Content: In the center of ancient Yaroslavl, not far from the bank of the Korotosl River, there is a temple with
Read MoreTo the north of the Vvedensky Cathedral of Optina Hermitage there is a beautiful one-domed church built in the best traditions of classicism. While it is being restored, the monastery hopes that soon pilgrims will be able to visit the renovated temple.
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow, intersection of Rozhdestvenka streets and Rozhdestvensky boulevard Date of foundation: XIV century (1386) Main attractions: Cathedral of the Nativity of the Most Holy, Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, Church of St. John Chrysostom, bell tower
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, pl. Revolutions Opening date September 4, 2012 Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 22.8 & 34; N 37 ° 37 & 39; 06.8 & 34; E Content: 200 years after the end of the war of 1812, a modern military museum appeared in the capital. It is small in size
Read MoreAddress: Russia, St. Petersburg, Kronverksky prospect, 7 Construction: 1909 - 1920 Author of the project: N.V. Vasiliev, S.S. Krichinsky Coordinates: 59 ° 57 & 39; 18.4 & 34; N 30 ° 19 & 39; 25.8 & 34; E Regional cultural heritage site of the peoples of the Russian Federation
Read MoreAddress: Russia, St. Petersburg, Primorsky prospect (metro station "Staraya Derevnya") Construction: 1909 - 1915 Architect: Gavriil Vasilyevich Baranovsky Coordinates: 59 ° 59 & 39; 01.0 & 34; N 30 ° 15 & 39; 21.0 & 34; E Cultural heritage site
Read MoreA trendy place where you can walk and have fun in the capital of Tatarstan is the long embankment along the left bank of the Kazanka. It stretches for 1.5 km from the stone walls of the Kazan Kremlin to the Kazan cultural center. There is a lot of entertainment on the modern boardwalk
Read MoreAddress: Moscow Kremlin, between Troitskaya and Srednyaya Arsenalnaya towers Date of construction: 1516 Tower height: 13.5 m.Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 09.1 & 34; N 37 ° 36 & 39; 46.1 & 34; E Contents: Brief history Construction work on the construction
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Pereslavl-Zalessky, st. Sovetskaya, 11 Date of foundation: 2002 Coordinates: 56 ° 44 & 39; 04.6 & 34; N 38 ° 51 & 39; 09.7 & 34; E Content: In an old two-story merchant house, in the very center of Pereslavl-Zalessky
Read MoreAddress: Estonia, Tallinn, Toompea Rise Start of construction: 1895 End of construction: 1900 Author of the project: Mikhail Timofeevich Preobrazhensky Coordinates: 59 ° 26 & 39; 08.6 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 20.8 & 34; E Contents: Short description
Read MoreAddress: Estonia, Tallinn Coordinates: 59 ° 26 & 39; 14.1 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 50.9 & 34; E Contents: Brief history and description If you want to truly immerse yourself in the spirit of the Middle Ages, it is worth visiting Katarina Lane. To get here, you need to enter
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow, Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin Start of construction: 1475 End of construction: 1479 Architect: Aristotle Fioravanti Shrines: The Nail of the Lord, the staff of St. Peter, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Russia
Read MoreGoing down from Gostiny Dvor to the Kamenka River and crossing a small bridge, you can go to the ensemble of "paired" churches - Epiphany and Forerunner. In ancient times, near these temples, on the meadow of the Kamenka floodplain, there was a Kozhevennaya settlement,
Read MoreIn Kaluga, there are two cathedrals at once - the Trinity and St. George cathedrals. Tourists who travel along the "Golden Ring" of Russia love to stop by the ancient city and admire the magnificent church in honor of the great martyr George. Beautiful
Read MoreThe history of the Svyato-Vvedenskaya monastery began in March 1991, but it was not created from scratch. From the beginning of the 20th century, there was already a temple in the city, which was called the Red Church for the color of the walls. It was he who became the center of the new monastery. Among other monasteries
Read MoreFor tourists traveling along the routes of the "Golden Ring" of Russia, the beautiful building of the Cathedral in Ivanovo, where the residence of the Ivanovo-Voznesensky and Kineshemsky Metropolitan is located, is of great interest. This temple is located
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow, Moscow Kremlin Start of construction: 1960 End of construction: 1961 Capacity: large hall up to 6000 people Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 05.1 & 34; N 37 ° 36 & 39; 55.9 & 34; E Content: Until 1992 newest
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, Red Square Start of construction: 1875 Opening of the museum: 1883 Architect: Sherwood Vladimir Osipovich, Semyonov Anatoly Alexandrovich Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 18.7 & 34; N 37 ° 37 & 39; 03.4 & 34; E Contents: Collections stored
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Ryazan region, Rybnovsky district, s. Poshupovo Date of foundation: end of XII or beginning of XIII century Main attractions: Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, bell tower of the Shrine (not a complete list):
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, st. Prechistenka, 11/8 Date of foundation: 1911 Coordinates: 55 ° 44 & 39; 34.0 & 34; N 37 ° 35 & 39; 48.5 & 34; E Contents: The largest literary museum dedicated to the work of one writer is located in the historical center of the capital
Read MoreAddress: Russia, St. Petersburg, Kazanskaya Square Construction: 1801 - 1811 Architect: Andrey Nikiforovich Voronikhin Shrines: The Miraculous List of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Coordinates: 59 ° 56 & 39; 03.0 & 34; N 30 ° 19 & 39; 28.0 & 34; E Object
Read MoreKaluga is often referred to as "merchant". This is not surprising, because the history of the city and its architecture was largely determined by trade. Thanks to eminent merchants, the most famous temples, streets and mansions appeared in Kaluga. The oldest residential building in the city is considered
Read MoreToday we are outraged when water is cut off and we take for granted uninterrupted water supply in apartments. But only 150 years ago, our ancestors did not have such benefits of civilization. A Brief History The inhabitants of Vladimir were constantly experiencing difficulties
Read MoreThe history of the Annunciation Monastery is inextricably linked with the history of Murom. The monastery was built on the site of the oldest Murom church, founded by Prince Konstantin Svyatoslavich, the grandson of Yaroslav the Wise. A Brief History Constantine begged from his
Read MoreAddress: Munich, Germany Coordinates: 48 ° 08 & 39; 11.5 & 34; N 11 ° 34 & 39; 32.8 & 34; E Contents: Short description Traveling through Germany and admiring the many beauties of the country, historical sights and architectural monuments,
Read MoreThe Shchelykovo estate located in the Kostroma region became famous as the place where the family of Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky lived for many years. The writer loved the endless Shchelykovsky expanses, the ravine banks of the small river Kueksha, the mighty forests, local
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl, Bogoyavlenskaya square, 12 Start of construction: 1684 Start of construction: 1693 Coordinates: 57 ° 37 & 39; 17.9 & 34; N 39 ° 53 & 39; 11.2 & 34; E Cultural heritage site of the Russian Federation
Read MoreThe history of the Kostroma church dedicated to the Most Merciful Savior begins in the 17th century. The brick church that has survived to this day is one of the most interesting religious buildings in the city. And although this temple was built already during the reign of Catherine II,
Read MoreThe New Jerusalem Monastery is also known under a different name - the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery. The Orthodox male monastery was founded in 1656 near the city of Istra in the Moscow region. She owes her appearance to Patriarch Nikon, who wished
Read MoreAddress: Great Britain, London, Westminster area Start of construction: 1840 End of construction: 1843 Coordinates: 51 ° 30 & 39; 28.7 & 34; N 0 ° 07 & 39; 40.9 & 34; W Content: If you are going to visit London - a magnificent city ,
Read MoreAt the intersection of the main streets of the Russian city, there is a monastery, which dates back to the 14th century. According to legend, the women's monastery was founded by the wife of Dmitry Donskoy - Princess Evdokia. Many trials fell to the lot of the monastery. It was completely destroyed
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, Tsvetnoy Boulevard Opening date: 20.10.1880 Coordinates: 55 ° 46 & 39; 13.8 & 34; N 37 ° 37 & 39; 10.5 & 34; E Content: Moscow circuses are considered the most popular entertainment offered by Moscow for children. The oldest of them
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, st. Profsoyuznaya, 123 Date of foundation 1937 Coordinates: 55 ° 37 & 39; 25.9 & 34; N 37 ° 30 & 39; 51.0 & 34; E Content: One of the largest natural science museums in the world is located in the south-west of Moscow. Traveling through it allows
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, per. Trubnikovsky, 17 Date of foundation: 1934 Founder: Vladimir Dmitrievich Bonch-Bruevich Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 17.0 & 34; N 37 ° 35 & 39; 11.8 & 34; E Contents: The museum dedicated to the history of Russian literature bears the name
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, st. Prechistenka, 12/2 Date of foundation: 1957 Date of opening: June 6, 1961 Founder: Alexander Zinovievich Kerin Coordinates: 55 ° 44 & 39; 36.8 & 34; N 37 ° 35 & 39; 51.6 & 34; E Content: Pushkin always stays with us. His
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Pskov region, Pskov, Oktyabrsky prospect, 5 First mention: 1337 Start of construction: 1413 End of construction: 1415 Coordinates: 57 ° 48 & 39; 55.1 & 34; N 28 ° 20 & 39; 08.6 & 34 ; E Cultural heritage site
Read MoreOn the Volga coast, on the border of the Republic of Mari El and the Nizhny Novgorod region, in the village of Yurino, an ancient castle rises, which once belonged to the Sheremetev family. A brief history In fact, this is a building with a suite of rooms and a winter garden covered
Read MoreAmong other Orthodox monasteries in Russia, the ancient monastery in the capital of Tatarstan occupies a special place. It was here, not far from the Kazan Kremlin, that the miraculous icon of the Kazan Mother of God was found. Since the 16th century, the monastery has been for women,
Read MoreA small republic on the northern slopes of the Main Caucasian Range is one of the most picturesque corners of Russia. It is home to two ethnic groups - Kabardians and Balkars. Wonderful nature attracts many tourists here. Travelers come to climb
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow Region, Sergiev Posad, Red Army Avenue, 123 Date of foundation: 1918 Expositions: Russian folk toys, New Year's and Christmas toys, Toy of the countries of the East, Russian and Western European toys
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Pereslavl-Zalessky, st. Lugovaya, 7 Date of foundation: 1508 Main attractions: Cathedral of the Life-Giving Trinity with the Church of Daniel, Church of the Praise of the Mother of God, Church of All Saints, Church of Tikhvin
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl, st. Tchaikovskogo, 1 Start of construction: 1665 End of construction: 1672 Coordinates: 57 ° 37 & 39; 12.3 & 34; N 39 ° 52 & 39; 14.4 & 34; E Content: Outwardly beautiful five-domed church presents
Read MoreThe central square of the city is interesting in that it has preserved an integral architectural ensemble, consisting of buildings built at the beginning of the 19th century.Borshchev's house, fire tower, guardhouse and public places perfectly fit into the spatial perspective
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Nizhny Novgorod region, Nizhny Novgorod, Pochainskaya street, 27 Date of construction: late 17th century Coordinates: 56 ° 19 & 39; 31.6 & 34; N 43 ° 59 & 39; 42.4 & 34; E Content: The oldest monument of urban civil architecture was erected
Read MoreIn one of the cities of the "Golden Ring" of Russia - Uglich, a unique historical monument has been preserved. A beautiful men's monastery stands near the banks of the Volga, within walking distance from the ancient Uglich Kremlin. In 1999, the monastery was returned to the church, and today
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow, st. Volkhonka, 15 Start of construction: 1839 End of construction: 1881 Architect: A.K. Tone Destroyed: 1931 Rebuilt: 1994 - 1997 Height: 103 meters Shrine: a particle of the Robe of the Lord and Savior
Read MoreThe old church of Kosma and Damian stands out among other architectural monuments of Kaluga. Harmonious proportions, round baroque towers and striking mosaics are amazing. It seems that such beauty could only be built
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, Kutuzovsky prospect, 38 Date of foundation 1962 Coordinates: 55 ° 44 & 39; 19.9 & 34; N 37 ° 31 & 39; 23.6 & 34; E Contents: The museum dedicated to the historical events of the war of 1812 enjoys special love Muscovites and tourists
Read MoreSvyato-Vvedenskaya Optina Pustyn stands at the confluence of Klyutoma and Zhizdra and occupies the territory adjacent to Kozelsk. The attendants of the stauropegic monastery are men. The desert itself remains one of the oldest monasteries, which is perfectly preserved.
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow, Bolshaya Yakimanka street, 46 Date of construction: 1704 - 1713 Shrines: the icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir, the icon of the martyr. Guria, Samona and Aviv, the icon of the martyr. John the Warrior with a life, an icon of righ. Joachim and Anna, icon and part of the finger
Read MoreAddress: Italy, Venice, St. Mark's Square Start of construction: 1496 End of construction: 1499 Architect: Mauro Koducci Coordinates: 45 ° 26 & 39; 05.1 & 34; N 12 ° 20 & 39; 20.2 & 34; E Contents: Short description One of the most
Read MoreThe Kizicheskaya monastery has stood on the Tatar land for over 320 years. This landmark of Kazan is not as famous as the Kazan Kremlin or the Kul-Sharif mosque, but it leaves a deep impression in the hearts of tourists and believers who come to the city to
Read MoreIn the central part of Uglich, on the right bank of the Volga, there is a temple with an interesting history. The beautiful five-domed church is dedicated to the patrons of horses and stables - the holy martyrs Florus and Laurus. Her predecessor appeared in the city in the Middle
Read MoreOn the northern outskirts of Suzdal, on the steep left bank of the Kamenka River, stands the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery. The territory of the monastery is bounded by fortress walls with a length of almost one and a half kilometers and battle towers. A Brief History of Spaso-Evfimiev
Read MoreThere are so many attractions in the capital of Great Britain London.Unique monuments of architecture, Wembley stadium, palaces and ... sewerage. Contents: Yes, yes, it is the London sewer that is not only a tourist attraction
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl Region, Yaroslavl, Sovetskaya Square Start of construction: 1647 End of construction: 1650 Coordinates: 57 ° 37 & 39; 36.2 & 34; N 39 ° 53 & 39; 39.9 & 34; E Cultural Heritage Site of the Russian Federation Contents:
Read MoreAddress: Pannonhalma, Hungary Date of foundation: 996 Main attractions: Basilica of St. Martin, Library, Refectory, Chapel of the Virgin, Botanical garden and nursery, Winery Coordinates: 47 ° 33 & 39; 09.6 & 34; N 17 ° 45 & 39; 39.
Read MoreOne of the oldest monasteries of the Golden Ring in Russia is located in Uglich. The Orthodox monastery on the Volga was established by the monk Adrian, with the permission of the Moscow prince Dmitry Donskoy. Today the prayer site near the Stone Creek is an active female
Read MoreThe oldest cathedral on the territory of the monastery was built in the 17th century. According to its name, the famous monastery got its name from Svyato-Vvedenskaya Optina Hermitage. The beautiful five-domed cathedral is one of the main adornments of the monastery and the temple, where every day
Read MoreMany trials fell to the lot of the Kaluga church - wars, riots and persecution from the state. In 1754, there was a severe fire, during which many residential buildings and half of all the churches of Kaluga burned down. In the Church of the Forerunner, only
Read MoreIn the depths of the modern Art Square, in the historical center of Ivanovo, there is an amazing architectural monument preserved from the 17th century - the Shchudrovskaya tent. She is in this city - a real old-timer and one of its recognizable symbols. I wonder what others
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, Tverskaya st., 21 Date of foundation: 1917 Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 58.2 & 34; N 37 ° 36 & 39; 05.7 & 34; E Contents: Former Museum of the Revolution, now the Museum of Contemporary History of Russia - one of the most famous museums in Moscow. In his funds
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow, Klimentovsky lane Date of construction: 1720 Shrines: the ancient icon of the Pope Clement of Rome and Peter the Archbishop of Alexandria, the ancient icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the ancient icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Mammal",
Read MoreMany churches in Russia and abroad are consecrated in honor of the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. According to sacred tradition, on this day, the disciples of I. Christ, who preached in different countries, miraculously gathered in Jerusalem to perform
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Nizhny Novgorod region, Lyskovsky district, Makaryevo Date of foundation: 1434 Main attractions: Cathedral of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity (1664), Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1654), Church of Michael
Read MoreThe majestic Transfiguration Cathedral is of considerable age. It was built over 120 years ago in the then fashionable "Russian" style. Today, the Transfiguration Church is one of the few architectural monuments that have survived in Ivanovo, representing this architectural
Read MoreTourists and believers who enter the Optina Hermitage through the southern gate see a light metal pavilion with an Orthodox cross to the right of the entrance. This is a canopy chapel where a beautiful mosaic icon of the Mother of God is kept. History and architectural
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Kasimov, Stary Posad Date of construction: churches in 1848, bell towers in 1866 Coordinates: 54 ° 54 & 39; 56.8 & 34; N 41 ° 24 & 39; 39.3 & 34; E Content: From Kasimov Church of the Epiphany it is good the church of Elijah the Prophet is visible,
Read MoreAddress: Peterhof, Lower Park Architect: Nicolo Michetti Hydraulic works: Paul Sualem Coordinates: 59 ° 53 & 39; 12.6 & 34; N 29 ° 55 & 39; 08.6 & 34; E (Sheaf) Content: Monplaisir Garden is divided into four porters or flower beds ... Center
Read MoreThis unique church in the city center stands out from other cathedrals and temples of Kazan. The ancient cathedral in honor of the apostles Peter and Paul is a unique architectural monument of the magnificent Peter's baroque. The old church has a difficult history
Read MoreAddress: Russia, St. Petersburg, Pushkin, Tsarskoe Selo Architect, builder: Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli Construction: 1752 - 1756 Coordinates: 59 ° 42 & 39; 57.9 & 34; N 30 ° 23 & 39; 43.9 & 34; E Cultural heritage site peoples of the Russian Federation
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Yaroslavl, st. Kotorosnaya embankment Date of construction: 2018 Height: 65 m Coordinates: 57 ° 36 & 39; 57.4 & 34; N 39 ° 52 & 39; 06.7 & 34; E Content: Short description It is believed that people come to Yaroslavl to see
Read MoreA picturesque Russian city stands near a sharp turn of the Volga, 230 km from Moscow. For more than ten centuries, Uglich has not lost its charm and preserved ancient monasteries, picturesque temples and mansions. Tourists love a small town for its comfort, calm atmosphere
Read MoreAddress: Estonia, Tallinn Coordinates: 59 ° 26 & 39; 14.3 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 41.7 & 34; E Content: Short description The spacious square in front of the Town Hall, surrounded by old colorful houses, is the heart of Old Tallinn. View of the Town Hall
Read MoreAddress: Munich, Germany Start of construction: 1468 End of construction: 1525 Architect: Jörg von Halsbach Height: 100 m Coordinates: 48 ° 08 & 39; 18.9 & 34; N 11 ° 34 & 39; 24.5 & 34; E Content: Short description Not far away
Read MoreAddress: Munich, Germany Start of construction: 1733 Completion of construction: 1746 Architect: Azam brothers Coordinates: 48 ° 08 & 39; 06.5 & 34; N 11 ° 34 & 39; 10.7 & 34; E Content: Short description Munich has long been famous among tourists
Read MoreAddress: Munich, Germany Date of foundation: 1836 Start of construction of the building: 1826 End of construction of the building: 1836 Coordinates: 48 ° 08 & 39; 53.8 & 34; N 11 ° 34 & 39; 11.9 & 34; E Contents: Short description Capital of Bavaria famous for
Read MoreMore than 140 years have passed since the death of the first mayor of Murom, Aleksey Vasilyevich Ermakov, and his good deeds are still alive today. Brief history and description For example, a water tower located at the intersection of st. Lenin and Soviet,
Read MoreBehind the Kremlin shaft, at 55a Lenin Street, there is the Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist with a hipped-roof bell tower. Today this temple is surrounded by buildings, and initially it completed the southern border of the Market Square. Short story
Read MoreThe Pyatnitskaya Church in Suzdal is located in the western part of the former settlement, between the Kremlin and the Trade Rows. Brief history The temple was originally wooden, but in 1772 it was replaced by the existing stone one, consecrating the throne in honor of Nicholas
Read MoreThe annual flow of tourists to Kostroma already exceeds half a million people. And the number of travelers coming to this ancient Russian city is constantly growing. No wonder. "Empress Kostroma" conquers everyone with her sweet provinciality and surprises
Read MoreThe ancient men's monastery, located in the western part of Kostroma, stands alone among the Russian monasteries. It stands out not only for its ancient history dating back to the XIV century. This monastery played a leading role in the formation of the royal dynasties of the Godunovs
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Moscow, 2nd Krasnoselsky lane Date of foundation: 1837 Main attractions: Church of All Saints, Church of Alexy, the Man of God Shrine (not a complete list): the miraculous image of the Most Holy Theotokos, the icon of the saint
Read MoreIn the very center of Uglich, next to Uspenskaya Square, there is a brick tower. One and a half hundred years ago, such buildings were built in almost all Russian cities. From the high tower, firefighters scanned the streets, watched if any house or shed was on fire, and in
Read MoreAddress: Moscow, Nikitsky Boulevard, 12 A Date of foundation: 1918 Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 22.1 & 34; N 37 ° 35 & 39; 59.7 & 34; E Content: In the center of the Russian capital is one of the most famous museums in Moscow - Museum of the East. In 1918 with
Read MoreIn the very heart of Kazan there is an attraction that causes controversial assessments. Tourists consider the eclectic palace an excellent photo spot, while locals dislike the bulky replica. In general, the building looks pretty nice,
Read MoreOne of the most famous cathedrals and temples in Kazan - Epiphany Cathedral is known far beyond the borders of Tatarstan. Under its vaults, the singer Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin was baptized and the famous ethnographer and missionary Evfimiy Aleksandrovich Malov conducted services. Cathedral
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Kasimov, pl. Nikolskaya, 23 Date of construction: 1705 Shrines: Mitinskaya icon of the Mother of God, Kasimovskaya Kazan icon of the Mother of God "Prayer of Eldress Justinia" Coordinates: 54 ° 56 & 39; 24.5 & 34; N 41 ° 23 & 39; 12.6 & 34; E Contents:
Read MoreAddress: Russia, Kasimov, pl. Victory Date of construction: 1649 Coordinates: 54 ° 55 & 39; 01.1 & 34; N 41 ° 25 & 39; 12.7 & 34; E Content: The ancient city of Kasimov attracts tourists with ancient temples and rich history. It is here, on the banks of the Oka, several
Read MoreAddress: Estonia, Tallinn, Toompea hill Coordinates: 59 ° 26 & 39; 18.9 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 27.8 & 34; E, 59 ° 26 & 39; 15.7 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 31.6 & 34; E, 59 ° 26 & 39; 06.1 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 13.0 & 34; E, 59 ° 26 & 39; 14.1 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 15.7 & 34; E Contents: Brief
Read MoreThe capital of Tatarstan is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. Kazan received the status of the main city of the republic in 1990. Today it attracts tens of thousands of Russian tourists and travelers from abroad. People come to Kazan to
Read MoreThe Entry-Jerusalem Church is located in the western part of the former settlement of Suzdal, between the fortifications of the Kremlin and the Market Square. A Brief History In the 17th century, a wooden Pyatnitskaya church stood on the site of the present church.
Read MoreThe northwestern outpost of Russia, the oldest city of the Silver Ring, located along the banks of 2 rivers, embodies a great history. Founded in the 9th century, Pskov considers its patroness Princess Olga, whose name is mentioned in the "Tale of Temporal Read More
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