The Vladimir Central is a historical institution that has existed since the end of the 18th century, which played a significant role in Russian history and culture. Originally founded as a prison, it became a well-known place for holding particularly dangerous criminals, including political prisoners. The prison building, built by decree of Empres
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The Church of St. Nicholas the Ratnoy, built in the second half of the 16th century in the southwestern part of the Kazan Kremlin, is one of the most ancient buildings in the city and an important architectural monument. The building was built from Volga limestone and was named in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Popularly it received the na
The Syuyumbike Tower is an iconic watchtower in the Kazan Kremlin, which is an architectural symbol of the city. From its top there is a magnificent view of the Kazanka and Volga rivers, as well as the surrounding area. This tower has several legends about its origin, but there is no scientific basis for them. One of the legends claims that the to
The Peter and Paul Cathedral in Kazan is one of the most outstanding examples of the Peter the Great style of architecture and is exceptional for Kazan architecture. The history of this church is closely connected with the visit of Kazan by Peter I. During his third visit to the city in 1722, before setting off on the Persian campaign, Peter I sta
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 Gostinodvorskaya Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Kazan is a significant cultural heritage site. Its history goes back to the 16th century, when it already existed and was consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas the Pleasant, the patron saint of merchants. It was located on the territory of Gostiny Dvor, thereby serving the city's tradin
Baths "Alexandrovskie" is a historical building located in the 376th quarter of Orenburg at the intersection of Vodyana (now M. Gorky Street) and Bezakovskaya (now Burzyantseva Street) streets. This area was formed after the abolition of the Orenburg fortress in 1861. Construction of the Alexander Baths began in 1864 on the initiative of Governor
On the banks of the Ural River, in the city of Orenburg, on January 28, 1899, the first city electric station was put into operation. The station building, built in neo-Romantic Art Nouveau, impresses with its architectural style, reminiscent of a palatial character, and decoration in the Gothic and Romantic styles. The main building of the statio
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Orenburg is an important Orthodox church, which was founded on April 30, 1852 by Dean Vasily Olshansky. The construction of the temple was completed on October 30, 1853, and its consecration was carried out on November 22, 1853 by His Eminence Anthony, Bishop of Orenburg and U
The caravanserai in Orenburg is a historical and architectural complex that was built between 1837 and 1846. It is a significant object both for the city and for the whole of Russia. Initially, this complex was created with voluntary donations to house the office of the commander of the Bashkir-Meshcheryak army, as well as to provide hotel and educ
The Gurylev estate, located at Gogol, 22, is a historical site of the city of Ufa and is an interesting architectural complex with a rich history. This house, originally owned by local tradesman Nikolai Gurylev, was the center of life and cultural activity in the early 20th century. It was home to such outstanding personalities as geobotanist Alex
The Ryabinin estate on Gogol Street, house 24, is a unique architectural monument of Ufa, built in the first half of the 19th century. This wooden house has a rich history and is associated with prominent personalities. The history of the house begins with Anna Gavrilovna Tikhanovskaya, an official who was its first owner in 1879. Subsequently, th
15 kilometers from Losevo, on the banks of the Vuoksa-virta river (the northern branch of the Vuoksa) there was the Finnish village of Vuoksela, which, unfortunately, was destroyed during the war. However, among the forest that grew on the site of rural buildings, one highlight has been preserved - the rural church. Vuoksela Church was built on Ca
The Azimov Mosque, also known as the Sixth Cathedral Mosque or the Factory Mosque, is a significant monument of Tatar religious architecture in Kazan. Built in 1887-1890 on the site of an old wooden mosque that had existed since 1804, it became the embodiment of the national-romantic architecture of that time. The construction of the mosque was ca
The Annunciation Cathedral in the Kazan Kremlin is a significant Orthodox church and a monument of Russian architecture of the 16th century. From 1552 to 1918, the cathedral served as the cathedral church of the Kazan diocese, and from the end of the 19th century, episcopal consecrations were also held here. Built in 1561-1562, the cathedral is th
The construction of the building of the Public Places in the Kazan Kremlin took place from 1767 to 1773 under the leadership of the Moscow architect V.I. Kaftyreva. This two-story building, intended for the work of officials and civil servants, is located in the south-eastern part of the Kremlin. Later, new two-story buildings were added to it, and
In the historical part of Orenburg, a unique heritage is preserved - the estate of lawyer Yevsey Gorodissky, which has become the object of many urban legends. The brick mansion, known as the "House with Lions", was erected in 1906 on Neplyuevskaya Street, now known as Leninskaya Street, in the historical heart of the city. The building attracted
On the outskirts of the village of Pervokrasnoye, in the Sorochinsky district of the Orenburg region, there is an architectural heritage - an old abandoned building that once served as a mill. Externally, the building has long been abandoned, but inside, various mechanisms associated with flour milling continue to exist. Judging by the state of pre
Nikolskoye-Prozorovskoye, formerly known as Shipilovo, is an abandoned estate that belonged to the Prozorovsky princes, located in the Mytishchi district of the Moscow region, near Marfino. The history of the name of this estate is rich and varied. It was formed on the basis of two settlements - Shipilovo and Nikolo-Prozorovo, at the end of the 18
The Golden Gate is a significant monument of ancient Russian architecture and one of the symbols of the city of Vladimir. Built in 1164 by order of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, they served not only as a defensive structure, but also as a triumphal arch that formed the main entrance to the rich part of the city. According to various historical studie
The Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir is a magnificent example of ancient Russian architecture and is one of the most outstanding monuments of white stone architecture. This Orthodox church, built in the 12th century under Grand Duke Andrei Bogolyubsky, played an important role in the history of Vladimir and all of Rus'. The cathedral stands out no
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