The Stroganov-Vasilchikov estate in Volyshevo, Pskov region, was a magnificent complex that was once considered one of the most luxurious estates in Russia. Located near Porkhov, this village had a long history, dating back to the 15th century, when the estate of the famous Zakhar Bespyatykh and his sons was located here. However, the estate exper
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The Sentinsky Temple, also known as Synty Klisa in the Karachay-Balkar language, is a Christian temple built in 965 in the Alan Metropolitanate in the territory of modern Karachay-Cherkessia. It is located on a spur of a mountain range on the left bank of the Teberda River, in the vicinity of the present village of Nizhnyaya Teberda (formerly Sent
The German Peninsula and the coastal battery 2./517 Petsamo Neu represent important artifacts of World War II history in the region. However, before diving into the historical details, let's consider the context of the events of that time. During World War II, the northern regions of Europe, including the German Peninsula and the port of Liinahama
The MKB "SUOMI" battery (also known as the "Suomi battery") is an interesting historical object associated with the period of World War II. This object is also called mysterious circles, since many people do not know or understand what it is. This unfinished German artillery battery was conceived as part of a defensive coastal defense system and wa
The Siebruniemi torpedo battery, located in the village of Zapolyarny, is the only rock torpedo battery in Russia. This historical structure is an important coastal defense facility created during the Second World War. Despite its unfinished state, the Siebruniemi torpedo battery is significant in the context of military history. It was planned th
The Kola experimental reference ultra-deep well (SG-3) is a unique object of scientific research, located 15 km east of the village of Nikel and 12 km west of the city of Zapolyarny in the Murmansk region. This hole, first drilled in the 1970s, became the deepest mine in the world. Listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 1997 as the deepest huma
At the top of the mysterious Mount Yamantau there are the ruins of a geological station, which are a kind of evidence of the activities of geologists and the military in this place. Despite its importance, the station has now become a caravan of machinery and equipment left here after the completion of work. Debris from the drilling rig, pieces of
The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Tankeyevka is a significant object of historical and cultural heritage. Its history goes back several centuries, starting in 1756, when an Orthodox parish was founded in the village of Tankeyevka. In 1859, at the expense of landowner D.N. Bludov, according to the design of the architect K. Ton, a brick chur
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Krasnaya Reka, Ulyanovsk region, is a significant historical site that adorns the surrounding area with its majestic appearance. Centuries-old traditions and events are associated with its appearance. The first church in Red River was built after 1762 and dedicated to the
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located in the village of Perevoloki, has a rich history, dating back to its foundation around 1680. This historical object arose during the life of the Zhiguli Cossack freemen, when boats were transported here between the Volga and Usa, significantly shortening the journey along the river.
The chapel-tomb of A. N. Lyupov stands on the site of the tragic death of staff captain Alexei Nikolaevich Lyupov, who was killed on the night of September 25, 1911 on the banks of the Volga near the village of Ermakovo. The chapel was built on the initiative of his brother Semyon Nikolaevich Lyupov, who set himself the task of consecrating the pla
Krestovaya Polyana is a unique place, lost among the Zhiguli Mountains, which attracts attention with its picturesque nature and rich history. Located between the villages of Gavrilova Polyana and Shiryaevo, it is surrounded on all sides by mountains covered with dense deciduous forest and overlooks the Volga. It received the name “Cross Glade” due
Старейший памятник Оренбурга. Постройка датируется 1750 годом. Эти стены пережили бунты, революции и войны трёх столетий. Здание Михайловских казарм XVIII века — практически ровесник Оренбурга. Эти стены помнят и восстание Пугачёва, и гражданскую войну. До недавнего времени здесь были армейские казармы, но военную часть сократили. Разрушенный истор
The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God of Tikhvin in the village of Klyuchiki-1 (First Klyuchiki) in the Perm region is a significant cultural heritage site with a rich history. Built in 1823, it served as a spiritual and community center until 1937, when services were discontinued. The church was built from bricks with the addition of egg yo
The Church of St. Alexy in the Pugachevsky Settlement is a historically significant object, reflecting the history and architecture of the region. Its construction at the end of the 19th century was associated with the development of the stud farm and the concern of the Dolgorukov princes for the welfare of their workers. The temple, erected with
The abandoned village of Cherepanovka is located in the northeast of the Orenburg region, 1.5 km east of the small village of Novy Sokulak in the Saraktash region. According to the territorial planning department of the Saraktash district, the population of the farmstead is only 1 person. Data for 2015 indicate that the population of the Cherepanov
OJSC "OZTP-Sarmat" is an Orsk tractor trailer plant, founded in 1969 with the aim of producing heavy-duty trailers and semi-trailers for tractors. In the early 1980s, the plant, by order of the Ministry of Defense, mastered the production of ZIL-135 automobile chassis, but only the beginning of this process is known. In 1995, the plant received d
An unfinished five-story building in the city of Orsk is of interest to local residents and extreme sports enthusiasts. There are different versions regarding its intended purpose: according to one information, it was supposed to be a preventive sanatorium, according to another, a restaurant complex. A large parking space located on its territory h
The solar thermal power plant SES-5, located five kilometers southeast of Shchelkino in Crimea, was a dismantled tower-type structure with an installed capacity of 5 MW. It was the first solar power plant of this type in the USSR, designed with the participation of thirty design organizations. The general designer was the Riga branch of the All-Uni
Заброшенное здание одного из старейших предприятий города Оренбурга, находящееся на пересечении улиц Чичерина и Яицкой, недалеко от реки Урал. К сожалению, 24 января 2006 года предприятие было признано банкротом и старинное историческое здание начало терять свой первоначальный облик. Около 5 лет здание находилось в довольно целом состоянии, однако
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