Perhaps, every tourist, visiting new countries and continents, wants to keep a souvenir or bring his loved ones a piece of his jou …
Symbols on the monument to VasilyOn the pedestrian zone 6 and 7 of the VO line, a monument to Vasily Korchmin was erected. Accordi …
Today, Russians are still able to obtain a visa to many countries around the world, despite some stricter rules and changes in doc …
Gothic chapelAlexandria Park PeterhofIn 1829, after the completion of the Cottage, there was a need for a house church. The place …
One of the main favorites for rest at any time of the year and in any season for Russians is sunny Turkey. What tourist has not he …
The palace was taken away for misconduct!In 1796, the Empress presented the Marble Palace to her 16-year-old grandson, Grand Duke …
Summer is in full swing, the holiday season is open. You have already bought tickets and booked a hotel. It would seem that you ha …
In mid-July, my friends invited me to accompany them on a trip to Karelia by car. The offer was very tempting and I …
Passage from the French. The word "passer" means to pass, to wander.The fashion for "passages" came from Western Europe, where a n …
Where to find a street with a cobblestone pavement?Lazarevsky lane is 130 meters long. The only preserved street in Kronstadt with …
The most popular foreign resort among Russians is Turkey. However, in 2024, prices for Turkish resorts have risen significantly an …
And did you know that among the many monuments that can be seen in Nizhny Novgorod, there is one so small that you will not notice …
Adventures of foreigners in Karelia. One of the Europeans who made a significant contribution to the history of Karelia was the En …
White rose on the grave of the Empress Alexandria Theatre Founded in 1756. Empress Elizaveta Petrovna signed a decree on the crea …
You'll see each other, but some countries are willing to pay migrants to move to their cities. There are many reasons for this: an …
The Kindasian priest Martyn had a cow. One day, she ruined a man's bread skirt. He saw it, went to the floor. He says, “If I tell …
Italian white marbles from Carrara in St. Petersburg. Carrara translates as "quarry." Carrara marbles have been developed for o …
Egypt is considered one of the most popular destinations for Russian tourists. Only in 2023, more than 1.5 million citizens of the …
A trip to the shores of Baikal (the village Listvyanka). Listvyanka is one of the bright visiting cards of Baikal, with its fascin …
The largest deciduous tree in Karelia can be considered a lip-giant, with a height of more than 30 meters and a trunk diameter of …
Travel is a time for relaxation, new experiences and adventures. Many tourists avoid travel agencies and prefer to purchase trips …
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky urgedTo look more closely at St. Petersburg, to study its face, and to read the history of the city …
Yaroslavl is one of those provincial cities of Russia, which has preserved its originality, measured patriarchal structure, amazin …
Irina Andreevna Fedosova (1831-1899). Opening of Barsov Elpidifor Vasilyevich Barsov is a young teacher of the Olonets Theologi …
Monplaisir Palace Maritime Cabinet From this office opens an extensive panorama of the sea. Viden Kronstadt, St. Petersburg. …
The same city, the same street look completely different at different times of the day, when traveling, you often just do not want …
The sons of "Kalevala" matched the beautiful, but evil daughters of Louhi, the mistress of Pohyoly. And so Louhi announced that sh …
Today we will tell you how we celebrated weddings in Kolomna in the XVII-XVIII centuries. So the groom's parents will know where t …
Concentration camp No. 1 was located on Kukkovka (now - Old Kukkovka). Concentration Camp No. 2 was located in the former homes of …
GUNCHARD SLOBODAPottery settlement arose on the site of the village Babyshevo known since 1389. At the intersection of Goncharnaya …
Do you know that the coat of arms of Kolomna is considered a unique phenomenon in Russian heraldry? It first appeared on March 8, …
Journey to 19th century. In the heart of Irkutsk - its historical center is located the estate of Decembrist Sergei Grigorievich V …
The medal "For drunkenness" is a cast-iron medal introduced by Peter I in 1714, in order to fight against drunkenness.The weight o …
Do you know where the name Kolomna came from? Today there are more than 20 versions of the origin of the name of the city. Many re …
At the beginning of the XX century in the city of Elabuga on the river Kama lived 10,000 inhabitants, of which more than 600 merch …
Kolomna is an ancient city, which since ancient times was famous for its craft and trade traditions, attracting guests from all ov …
In 1780 – early 1790 in the city of Kolomna worked factory-manufactured production owned by merchant Guri Levin, as evidenced by l …
“Third capital of Russia” – this is how the city was named back in 2005. Vladimir Putin at the celebration of the 1000th anniversa …
