Дворе́ц земледе́льцев (тат. Игенчеләр сарае) — здание в историческом центре Казани, Вахитовском районе. Расположен на Дворцовой площади вблизи северной стены Казанского кремля и набережной Казанки. Штаб-квартира Министерства сельского хозяйства и продовольствия Республики Татарстан, Главного управления ветеринарии, Республиканского агропромыш
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The Vorontsov Palace in the city of Alupka on the Crimean Peninsula is a majestic building rising at the foot of Mount Ai-Petri. Its construction was completed in 1848 and was ordered by Count Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov as a summer residence. The palace was built from diabase, which was mined nearby, which gave it special monumentality and stren
The Palace of Farmers, or in the Tatar "Igenchelar Sarai", is an impressive structure inscribed in the historical center of the city of Kazan. Located on Palace Square, it became the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan and a number of other important organizations. The exterior of the palace is disting
The house of Zinaida Nikolaevna Ushkova in Kazan is an outstanding example of early 20th century architecture in an eclectic style. This is a two-story brick building with small flat risalits on the facades, which is externally distinguished by its plastered finish. The architectural composition of the house, its decorative decoration and interior
The House with Elephants, the former dacha of Konstantin Golovkin, located at Sovetskaya Armii Street, 292 in Samara, is an architectural monument and an object of cultural heritage of Russia. Built in the Art Nouveau style in 1908-1909, this house was the result of the joint work of Golovkin himself and the architect Valentin Vladimirovich Tepfer.
The Museum of Architecture and Design of the UrGAKhU in Yekaterinburg is located in a historical park, on Gorky Street, 4a. It was created in 1975 on the basis of the Sverdlovsk Architectural Institute (SAI) and the Sverdlovskgrazhdanproekt Institute. Its history began long before that, in 1973, when the Historical Square was opened in honor of the
The Governor's Palace in Kazan is a historical building located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. Built in the mid-19th century according to the design of Konstantin Ton, it is the residence of the head of the Republic of Tatarstan and a cultural heritage site of federal significance. In the past, here was the palace of the Kazan khans, and t
The Bishops' Chambers is a unique complex of ancient Russian civil architecture, located on the territory of the Suzdal Kremlin and under the management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve. At the end of the 17th century, on the site of the ancient courtyard of the Suzdal spiritual rulers, next to the 13th century Nativity Cathedral, a majestic e
The Deevsky mansion, located in Znamenka, Belebeevsky district of Bashkiria, is a beautiful two-story estate built at the beginning of the 20th century by the Russian landowner Nikolai Vasilyevich Deev. This majestic red brick home embodies a classic style and is impressive in scale and architectural beauty. On the first floor of the mansion there
The Church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa at Torg in Veliky Novgorod is a cross-domed building with one dome and three apses, two of which are located inside the temple. It was the patronal church of the merchants of ancient Novgorod and was dedicated to the Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, who was considered the patroness of the Novgorod merchants. The
The Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyin Street in Veliky Novgorod is an inactive Orthodox church that was built in 1374 and is famous for the fact that it preserves the frescoes of Theophanes the Greek created in 1378. The temple was built on Ilyin Street, which is located on the Torgovaya side of Novgorod. Initially, a wooden church stood on t
The Orenburg Regional Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest theaters in Russia. It was founded in 1856 by entrepreneur Boris Klimovich Solovyov, who brought his troupe to the city of Orenburg. Despite the lack of financial support from the authorities, the professional theater's performances were shown for two seasons. The theate
The history of the house, located at the intersection of Alexei Tolstoy and Pionerskaya streets in Samara, is shrouded in mystery and important events. Its architectural style, late modernism and use of heavy Northern Art Nouveau forms make it a notable and unique property. Built at the beginning of the 20th century for the wealthy grain merchant
In the historical center of Samara, on Alexey Tolstoy Street, there are a number of old mansions that testify to the rich history of this area. The street, formerly known as Dvoryanskaya, became famous for its luxurious residences built by Samara's noble families. It is interesting to note that the layout of the city in the past included a clear cl
The Samara Choral Synagogue, located in the center of Samara near Leningradskaya Street, also known as Samara Arbat, has its own history dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Over time, the Jewish population in the city increased significantly, and in 1903 a meeting of believers decided to build a new large synagogue that could accommod
The estate of Alfred F. von Vacano on Rabochaya Street in Samara is truly one of the significant architectural sites of the city. Built in the German Art Nouveau style, this house is a fine example of early 20th century architecture. The preserved exterior decoration and decorative elements inside the building give it a special charm and make it a
The Samara Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest drama theaters in Russia and represents a significant part of the cultural heritage of the city of Samara. Its history goes back more than one and a half centuries. The theater was founded in 1851, when Samara was given the status of a provincial city. At the beginning of
The project for the construction of the former Assembly of the Nobility was created by academician of architecture A.P. Bryullov, brother of the famous artist Karl Bryullov. General I.F. Blaramberg, who arrived in Orenburg in the year the construction of the building was completed, expresses his opinion about its authorship. The description of the
House No. 1 on Sovetskaya Street in Orenburg, known as the “Gagarin’s entrance”, has a rich history associated with military institutions. In 1882, this building was built specifically for the second Orenburg cadet corps. At different periods, various military headquarters and educational institutions were located here, including the school of red
The building of the Samara State Philharmonic, as it can be seen today, was constructed on the site of the former Olimp Circus Theater. This circus was built in 1907 according to the design of architect Platon Vasilyevich Shamansky and was located closer to the intersection of modern-day Frunze and L. Tolstoy streets. The circus building had an ele
The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, also known as the Polish Church, is a significant Catholic church in Samara. Its construction began in the early 1890s at the initiative of the Samara Catholic community, predominantly composed of Poles. Initially, a wooden church was built, and then in 1902, construction of a stone building began accor
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