Архив за месяц: Июль 2013

Chekhov Country estate

Anton Chekhov is an outstanding Russian writer, who is internationally renowned author of classic world literature. Chekhov is one of the most important Russian scribes and his works are translated into a 100 different languages. His most famous plays, such … read more →

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Serednikovo country estate

This is a wonderful example of a traditional pre revolutionary country estate owned by the Russian. Belonging to the Stolipin family, Lermontov, one of Russia’s most important poets used to spend a lot of time there. Many Russians disagree on … read more →

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Galina Ulanova Museum

Galina Ulanova was a Russian ballet dancer who lived in the Soviet Union. Many people consider her to be one of the greatest ballerinas of the20th Century. Ulanova’s apartment is preserved as it was during her life. Galina Ulanova lived … read more →

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New Jerusalem

The Museum was opened in 1920 on the territory of a former New Jerusalem monastery. The monastery was founded in 1656 by Patriarch Nickon, who wanted to re-create Palestinian holy places around Moscow. Nickon played a dramatic role in Russian … read more →

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House at the embankment

The Museum «House at the embankment» is notorious in Russian history. When we hear this name the time of the Great Terror and repression comes immediately to mind. The story of this house clearly demonstrates the scale of oppressions suffered … read more →

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