Travelling the World with Iuliia Pozhidaeva

Voronezh, Russia Admiring the beauty of Mount Fuji, Japanese artist Hokusai created engravings that the whole world still enjoys. What would he paint, looking at a gray skyscraper that «ripped» the view? During the pandemic and my illness I must stay at home. So what I see from my window?

Moscow, Russia Travelling is one of the most popular hobbies. Very often we want to visit different countries and forget about motherland. The more I travel to other countries, the more clearly I understand how little I have seen in my motherland. Today remembering all those fantastic sights I dream about new Russian trips and new adventures.  So, what have I already seen?

Voronezh, Russia Voronezh was founded in 1586 as a fortress in 500 kilometers from Moscow . The city with 400 year history was seriously damaged during the Second World War. More than 90% buildings in the city were destroyed. Voronezh was reconstructed to 1950: some old buildings were saved.

Scarlet Yar There is a place in Voronezh region where different ungulates live. It is situated in Voronezh and it is called Scarlet Yar. Scarlet Yar is a part of Voronezh zoo . There you can look at buffaloes, llamas, boars, deer, horses, asses and other animals.

Voronezh state reserve The history of Voronezh state reserve began when Moscow scientists found there beavers. Earlier there was the opinion that all beavers were exterminated in Russia. After this in 1923 Voronezh state reserve was established. Nowadays you can see not only beavers in the reserve. Tourists can also look at rare plants, walk along picturesque pathways, visit museums and just relax being surrounded by Russian nature.

Kostomarovo Kostomarovo is the place where the monastery in chalk hills was built. There are several legends when the monastery was founded. Probably this place became the point where Christianity began to spread throughout Russia. There is the opinion that Сhristians from Byzantium founded refuge in Kostomarovo.

Heroes of Japanese animation festival Festival of Japanese animation takes place in Voronezh every year. The first festival was organised 20 years ago. Today it is the holiday where people from different cities participate.

March, Voronezh Every season has its own advantages. Traditionally people love spring for the nature awakening. In March birds began singing, snow began melting. In April we can bask in the sun and look at first flowers. In May people enjoy warmth and fresh greens. I will show you spring sights in March and April.

Mercury, Voronezh I have collected a new list of extraordinary art objects.

Copper Pipes, Lipetsk I continue the series of posts about art objects that look extraordinary.

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

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.

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 .

September in Voronezh, Russia Enjoy Russian autumn with me!

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 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.