Top sigths of Russia


Chapters of the guide to Kursk
Kursk sightseeing
Kursk is one of the ancient cities of Russia that protected the Russian land from nomads many times. There was a well fortified settlement started serving as a fortress soon. It was successfully located on a high hill near the banks of Tuskar. It is considered that the city was officially formed in 1095 but there are some written references that specify earlier dates. At that time, the city was under Kiev princes. … Open

Travel guide to Kursk
In Kursk, you can see historic attractions of different periods. The striking example in the Renaissance style is Znamensky Monastery built after the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. Since its construction, the big dome has been an interesting architectural peculiarity of the monastery. Now, its facade is painted in turquoise. After the Revolutions of 1917, the temple was rebuilt into the cinema. It was … Open
