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Hotel Krasnaya Zarya
From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
There is an interesting hotel "Krasnaya Zarya" ("Red Dawn") in Moscow. It was also opened in an old industrial building of 1885. The “Red October” confectionery factory was located in this building in the past. The boutique hotel is located on Bersenevskaya Embankment. It occupied one of the two buildings of the former factory. The owners of the hotel tried to preserve the atmosphere of the former industrial premises as much as possible. You can see the old brick walls, stone stairs, and wood trim elements in the hotel. The loft hotel is not distinguished by its luxurious design. Its interior is designed in a simple and restrained style. A wonderful view from the windows of the famous sights of the capital is considered the main value of the "Krasnaya Zarya" ("Red Dawn"). The hotel … Read all
Leaning Tower Of Nevyansk
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
The old industrial town of Nevyansk is located in the Urals. There is a leaning tower among its unique architectural monuments. Construction of the Tower of Nevyansk began in 1721. It lasted a little more than three years. The famous Russian nobleman Akinfiy Demidov was the initiator of its construction. The tower has a beautiful exterior design. Its height is 57.5 meters. Its deviation from the vertical axis reached 1.85 meters today. The author of the project of the old tower is unknown. It was used for a variety of purposes after construction was completed. One of the main guard posts of the town was located in the tower. It also served as a bell tower. The archive of local factories was located in it at a certain period. The tower was used as a laboratory and even a prison after … Read all
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Saint Petersburg
Peterhof Palace is the best recognizable architectural landmark. The chic imperial residence was laid out in the early 18th century on the orders of Peter the Great. During the Second World War, this luxurious architectural ensemble was destroyed almost completely. However, it was restored in the shortest possible time. Today, its visitors admire the chic palaces, fountains and sculptural compositions. In summer, the territory of Peterhof is decorated with fabulous landscape compositions. An … Read more 
Sochi
At the popular resort, the sightseeing tour will really impress you. The Sochi Arboretum where you can see rare and very beautiful plants is very popular with tourists. There are rare oaks, Australian eucalyptus, rare agaves, and exotic plants. When looking over the arboretum, you can admire birds dwelling here. There are also several excellent viewing platforms that have a wonderful view of the city. Ahun Mount is a special nature and historic object. It is about 660 m high. The mount is … Read more
Moscow
The Moscow Kremlin and the Red Square remain the main symbols of the Russian capital. The Kremlin building was constructed in the 12th century and served as the main defensive structure. For several hundred years, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, while the Red Square witnessed a number of important historical events. Since the construction of the Kremlin, important public gatherings, fairs, and celebrations have been held here. Today the capital's main square is a favorite walking place … Read more
Krasnodar
Today, Krasnodar attracts tourists with its rich historical heritage, amazing parks, and symbolic monuments. It is also a place where a lot of important sports competitions are often held. Fans of sightseeing tours should definitely see the Temple of Catherine the Great built at the beginning of the 20th century. Since its construction, it has been the main religious site in the city. The author of its project was I. K. Malberg. After the Revolution, exactly he convinced the city government not … Read more
Kazan
Kazan is one of richest Russian cities in attractions. The main historical symbol of the city is the Kazan Kremlin. This architectural complex includes constructions of the 12th-20th centuries. It is unique because its exterior amazingly combines Western and Eastern traditions. Near the Orthodox temple, you can see an incredibly beautiful mosque. There is the Turkic tower near luxurious mansions in European style. It is just impossible to look over all the Kremlin attractions in just one day. … Read more
Adler
One of the main tourist attractions in Adler is the Olympic Park built for the Winter Olympic Games in 2014. When the Games came to an end, it was decided not to destroy sports constructions. Today, they are used to hold different sports competitions. You can even visit some of these places. The Olympic Park is located on a small hill, near the coast, and has a wonderful view of the sea. The resort and its surroundings are notable for outstanding nature attractions. The most beautiful … Read more
Anapa
When walking across the Anapa coastline, you can see the amazing Lighthouse that is still one of the main symbols of the resort. At the beginning of the 10th century, a signal tower was located here but it was completely ruined in the period of the Great Patriotic War. In 1955, it was decided to build a new lighthouse at its site. It was almost 43 m high. The lighthouse is very spectacular from the architectural point of view. So, it has been attracting a lot of tourists since its construction. … Read more
Gelendzhik
This enchanting resort is famous for its admirable nature. Fans of exotics should certainly drop in the local Safari Park. It doesn’t resemble zoos in its classic sense. Animals suffering at the hands of humans are brought to the zoo. It is a unique rehabilitation place that has perfect habitat conditions for animals. The visitors of the zoo have an opportunity to see tigers, pumas, leopards, different birds, boars, and monkeys. On the territory of the zoo, there is a terrarium, an arboretum, … Read more
