Sights of Russia
Tales of the remarkable landmarks in the world's largest country. From strolls along the cozy streets of St. Petersburg to journeys to the breathtaking natural wonders of the Perm Krai
Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow
On the calendar, it's April 12, the day of the first human spaceflight, so today I decided to tell you about my stroll through the wonderful Cosmonautics Museum…
Building of the People's Commissariat of Agriculture
Once, strolling with a camera through Moscow, I noticed a remarkable massive building with an unusual facade. After searching for information online, I found out…
House on Stilts in Moscow
During my last trip to Moscow, I decided to take a stroll in VDNKh and also check out an unusual building on Prospekt Mira, often referred to as the "house on…
The 9th Microdistrict of Novye Cheryomushki
In the southwest of Moscow, not far from the city center, there is a unique neighborhood known as the 9th Microdistrict of Novye Cheryomushki. Despite the…
Narkomfin building in Moscow
Hi! Today I invite you once again on a virtual stroll through Moscow. This time, I would like to tell you about the former residential house of the Commissariat of…
Shchusev Museum of Architecture in Moscow
During my summer trip to Moscow, I managed to visit the A. V. Shchusev Museum of Architecture. I had long planned to explore this exhibition space. Today I'll…
Rostokino Aqueduct in Moscow
In the north of Moscow, not far from modern residential complexes and well-known landmarks from the Soviet era, lies the Rostokino Aqueduct—an ancient hydraulic…
The Towers of the Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin can be considered one of the most famous landmarks in the Russian capital. I'm sure that almost every tourist visiting Moscow has a photo…
Models of Stalinist Skyscrapers in Moscow
Once upon a time, I read online that from the observation deck at the Sparrow Hills in Moscow, you can see all seven Stalinist skyscrapers. I never verified…
Moscow. VDNKh. History
In the 1930s, the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition (VSKhV) opened in the north of Moscow, now known to us as VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy…
Moscow. VDNKh. Walking through the Exhibition Space
Hi! I suggest we continue our virtual journey through Moscow's landmarks. Today's article will once again be dedicated to VDNKh. If last time I talked about the…
North River Terminal in Moscow
Hi! Today I invite you to continue our journey through the architectural landmarks of Moscow. After my last trip to the capital, where I published a short story…