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Venevitinivo - the Homestead of Dmitry Venevitinov

Venevitinovo Venevitinivo is the homestead of the famous noble family, one of the oldest in Voronezh region. It is the place where you can see the homestead and learn a lot about Russian homesteads in whole. Moreover, it is the only museum of Dmitry Venevitinov, Russian poet and philosopher.

Nikolskoe-Vyazemskoe and Leo Tolstoy

Nikolskoe-Vyazemskoe Nikolskoe-Vyazemskoe was the homestead of Tolstoy family. Leo Tolstoy, world famous writer, often visited it and worked here. Specialists in literature say that Nikolskoe-Vyazemskoe became the prototype of Otradnoe homestead that was described by Leo Tolstoy in "War and Peace".

Russian Spring

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.

Yasnaya Polyana - the Homestead of Leo Tolstoy

Yasnaya Polyana Yasnaya Polyana is the main homestead of outstanding Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy. It is situated in 12 kilometers from Tula. Leo Tolstoy was born here and in 82 years buried not far from his house.

Art Objects from Different Parts of Russia - 5

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

Leo Tolstoy Settlement - the Place Where Time Stopped

Leo Tolstoy One foggy morning I came to Leo Tolstoy settlement. It is called in honour of one of outstanding Russian writers - Leo Tolstoy. Earlier this settlement was called Astapovo. In times of Leo Tolstoy there was a big train station. And there the author of "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" had to leave the train because of his illness. 

Tambov - One More Interesting Town in Central Russia

Tambov Tambov is the town in the central part of Russia. It is not so large, but it is convinient for life. Here you will find old and new buildings, constructed in different styles.

St. Petersburg - the "Second" Capital of Russia

Winter Palace, St. Petersburg St. Petersburg is the city where I was born. I admire its cathedrals, palaces and other buildings. Every corner in the center can give you a surprise. Sometimes I look at all these and feel that my heart, my soul can’t contain all this beauty.

Russian Winter

Voronezh They say that winter in Russia is severe. If you think about Siberia, for example, it is really so. But in central part of Russia it is not so cold.

Yelets - Elder Brother of Moscow

Yelets, Russia What is Russia? To find the answer only in Moscow and St. Petersburg is not enough. If you have such opportunity visit little old Russian towns. One of them is Yelets, located in 393 kilometers from Moscow. It was founded in 1146. Therefore, it is older than Moscow that was found in 1147. People say that Yelets is as old as ancient Russia. Having such a long history, the town survived in many wars.