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Ryazan – One of Russian Towns with the Kremlin

The Kremlin, Ryazan Ryazan is one of Russian towns that has the Kremlin. This town is the place with a long history. Many centuries ago, there was Ryazan principality.

Russian Athens near Voronezh

Kramskoy museum of history and art, Ostrogozhsk Now it is time to tell about Ostrogozhsk, Voronezh region. It is a small town in approximately 100 kilometers from Voronezh. It was founded in 1652 as a fortress. Academician Alexander Nikitenko called Ostrogozhsk Voronezh Athens because several outstanding people lived there, in a small town. Authors Gavriil Troepolsky and Samuil Marshak, philosopher Nicolay Stankevich and others. A lot of things are connected with the great artist Ivan Kramskoy. He was born there, spent his childhood there, worked as a clerk, then retouched photos. It was the beginning of his life path.

Art Objects from Different Parts of Russia - 3

The eagle with soldiers, Orel In this post I am going to show photos of art objects in form of animals and birds.

Art objects from different parts of Russia - 2

Just the ad of the motorcycle shop, Voronezh I continue posting funny art objects photos. Now it is masterpieces from Voronezh, Lipetsk, Orel and Yelets.

Ivanovka – the Place where Russian Composer Sergey Rahmaninov Created his Masterpieces

The homestead in Ivanovka Sergey Rahmaninov is one of the Russian composers who became famous all over the world. To know more about him, to feel the atmosphere of the place where he created is possible in Ivanovka, Tambov region. Here he spent much time from 1890 to 1917.

Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky Monument – the Symbol of Russian Unity

Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky monument, Moscow  On November 4 in Russia National Unity Day is celebrated. Four centuries ago in 1612 civil uprising under Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky defeated the army of Poland and Lithuania. Walking on the Red Square in Moscow you will see the monument dedicated to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky. In was created in 1818. Ivan Martos, the architect, made the project for it. Two sons of Martos became the models for the sculptures.

Art Objects from Different Parts of Russia

A large nest with eggs, Voronezh Nowadays in Russia like in other countries, it is popular to decorate streets with art objects, various funny sculptures. Sometimes they make people smile, sometimes make them puzzled. So look at Russian cities from this angle .

Russian Autumn

September in Voronezh, Russia Enjoy Russian autumn with me!

Moscow GUM (Main Universal Store) and Dmitry Solunsky Church: Find the Similarities

Moscow GUM Being in Moscow every tourist certainly visits the Red Square and GUM (Main Universal Store). It attracts Russians and foreigners because of not only the opportunity to do great shopping but also its architecture.

Russian Philanthropist Yury Nechaev-Maltsov and his Homestead

Nechaev-Maltsov homestead in Polibino There were always people in Russia and in other countries who devoted their lives to society. One of them was Yury Nechaev-Maltsov, Russian philanthropist and manufacturer. 

The Battle of Kulikovo. Modern Museum and the History of the XIV Century

Museum of the battle of Kulikovo If you want to see modern museum, dedicated to Russian history, it is not necessary to go to Moscow or St. Petersburg, pay attention to the Battle of Kulikovo and area connected with it.

Nicola-Lenivets. Art in the Open Air

Bobur by Nicolay Polissky We used to enjoy art in museum and galleries. What about art in the open air? I explored it for myself visiting art-park Nicola-Lenivets in Kaluga region.  It is a picturesque place near the Ugra River. Here you can delight Russian nature and see modern art, architectural objects, created by the artist Nicolay Polissky and participants of the festival "Archstoyanie".

Not Only St. Petersburg. Another Town of Peter the Great

Lipetsk If you visit St. Petersburg, you will definitely learn that Peter the Great founded the city in 1703. It is well-known fact, but there is another town closely connected with the first Russian emperor. I mean Lipetsk that is situated about 1180 kilometers from St. Petersburg and about 100 kilometers from Voronezh, the cradle of Russian navy .

«Goto Predestinatsia» and the Cradle of the Russian Navy

Goto Predestinatsia, Voronezh In the previous post, I wrote about the first Russian Emperor Peter the Great . One of his most outstanding acts was Russian navy creation. He was fond of sea from his childhood. Then he had little boat. When he became mature, he went to Europe to learn shipbuilding. In the late XVII century, ships were necessary for the Azov campaigns. Peter the Great chose Voronezh as a place where the navy would be built. Shipbuilders from all Russia and Europe went to Voronezh (it is located about 500 kilometers from Moscow and 1000 from St. Petersburg).

Oldenburg Princess’ Castle in Ramon

Oldenburg Princess' castle If you think that all great places in Russia are located in Moscow and St. Petersburg you are really wrong. There are lots in province. One of them is Oldenburg Princess’ castle located in Ramon near Voronezh. It was built in 1887 for Eugene of Oldenburg, granddaughter of Russian emperor Nicolay I, great-granddaughter of the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte - Josephine.

Peter the Great: One Person – So Different Monuments

The monument to Peter the Great, Petropavlovskaya fortress, St. Petersburg Peter the Great was he first Russian emperor, outstanding person who really changed Russia.  Russian artists and sculptors create lots of masterpieces dedicated to the first Russian emperor Peter the Great. Now I am going to tell about two monuments to the emperor.