Landmark in the Central District - Kolomna Kremlin
Built in the 16th century by Vasily III, the Kremlin wasthe most powerful building of the Moscow state. It is located at the confluence of the Kolomenka and Moskva rivers. Fragments of the former power and luxury have not survived to this day, although several towers and remains of the walls of the ancient fortress have been preserved. According to some sources, Italian masters contributed their knowledge and skills to the construction of the Kremlin. The most majestic building of this ensemble is the tower called Marinkina. This is due to the fact that, according to legend, it was in this tower that False Dmitry's wife Marina Mnishek served her sentence. The dimensions of the tower are quite impressive for that time. It has 8 floors, and its height reaches more than 30 meters. Several cathedrals have been preserved outside the fortress fence, including the Assumption Cathedral, which is the main temple of the Kremlin. Not far from here you can see a tented bell tower, which is recognized as the most ringing of all tented-type bell towers. In the immediate vicinity of the bell tower there are two more churches, in one of which (in Voskresenskaya) Dmitry Donskoy got married. Today the Kremlin is a venue for all sorts of historical, cultural, sports and recreational events. All sorts of tournaments are held here, restoration battles, folk festivals and holidays are arranged. In general, this is an ideal place for a family vacation and for those who dream of antiquity and dream of participating in historically significant events of our country.
Wooden fairy tale of the Finnish-Scandinavian region
In the North of Russia there is a uniquehistorical and cultural complex, which is not only a Russian heritage, but also included in the list of world natural and cultural heritage of UNESCO. At the core of this complex is an ensemble of 2 churches and a bell tower. The first church - Preobrazhenskaya - has a huge number of domes, of which there are 22, and they are all of different sizes. The height of the building is also impressive - 37 meters. Like all other elements of the ensemble, it is made of wood without a single nail. Only an axe was used in the construction of these monuments. This is what allows them to still be in excellent condition, since the integrity of the wood was not damaged by the saw. But even this is not always able to preserve the buildings. In 1714, a large amount of public money was spent to restore the church after a fire. Around the middle of the 17th century, on the basis of this small complex, surrounded by a wooden fence, the architectural and historical museum "Kizhi" was created. A large number of utility and residential buildings and chapels were brought here from Zaonezhye and other regions of Karelia.
Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra
This monument is also under the protection of UNESCO.historical, cultural and spiritual life of the Russian people. The Lavra is located in a small town in the Moscow region - Sergiev Posad. The founder of this monument of spiritual culture and architecture was St. Sergius of Radonezh. Now in the Lavra ensemble there are a large number of buildings, and it all began with the construction in 1422 of the white-stone Trinity Cathedral, previously on the site of which there was a wooden church. It was erected by monks from Kosovo, who found refuge in Sergiev Posad after the battle on the Kosovo field. The uniqueness of this object is added by the fact that it contains an iconostasis painted by such great masters as Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny. Gradually, more and more new buildings were added to the monastery, which now represent the entire architectural ensemble of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. By the way, this honorary title was awarded to the monastery back in the 18th century. Today, the Lavra is a state museum-reserve, where the relics of Sergius of Radonezh are kept, and thousands of parishioners come to venerate them every day. About 300 people serve on the territory of the complex, which consists of 45 buildings. And at the moment, it is not only an active monastery, but also a spiritual center of Russia. The Lavra contains the Godunov Family Tomb, which contains the remains of the Tsar himself, his wife and children. The monastery sacristy is a place where unique items of decorative and applied art and the greatest jewelry are stored, which were accepted by the monastery as gifts from wealthy parishioners. In addition, it houses a library, which includes handwritten and printed monuments. Today, it is home to the oldest higher educational institution in Russia - the Theological Academy.
Palace complex of the cultural capital of Russia
It came as no surprise to anyone thatan excellent historical monument of St. Petersburg is one of the most visited places by tourists. It is Peterhof with a great number of monuments of the 18th and 19th centuries, recognized by many residents of our country, can rightfully be called one of the 10 wonders of Russia. Here is the most extensive system of water cascades and fountains in the world and a great number of museums. Many of them are classical, traditional (Hermitage, Catherine Building), but you can also visit very unexpected places, such as the Museum of Playing Cards, the Museum of Collectors, the Museum of Imperial Bicycles. Peterhof served as a summer royal residence, and also became a kind of symbol of Russia's triumph in the struggle for access to the Baltic Sea. In the 20s of the 18th century, the regular Lower Park and Upper Garden were laid out here, the main part of the sculptural compositions was completed. Peterhof experienced further prosperity a little later, during the reign of Nicholas I. But after the nationalization process that took place in 1918, Peterhof became a museum.
Memorial on Mamayev Hill
Mamayev Kurgan with a memorial erected"The Motherland Calls" attracts not only Russian tourists, but also many other inhabitants of our planet who are connected with the events of the Second World War. This monument was erected in Volgograd in 1967 on the top of a mound, at the foot of which is the Square of Sorrow. In this hill, on the top of which stands the main element, the sculpture "The Motherland Calls", the remains of more than 35,000 defenders of the city of Stalingrad are buried, and there are also tombstones of the heroes of the Soviet Union who took part in one of the most important events during the Second World War - the Battle of Stalingrad. The eighty-six-meter monument weighs almost 7 tons, of which 5,500 are concrete and 2,400 are metal. Separately, it is necessary to mention the sword that the woman holds in her hands. Its dimensions are no less impressive - It weighs 14 tons and is 33 meters long. The sculpture's second arm is extended to the side, its palm is open. Many claim that a real car can fit in it. Several years ago, the Motherland Calls statue was chosen as one of the seven wonders of the world in our country.
The Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque in Chechnya
Russia is known to many foreign tourists asa country with a huge number of churches, temples and Orthodox cathedrals. And even though Russia is a multinational country, few people know that here you can find religious monuments of Islam, Buddhism and other world religions. Each of them deserves special attention, because people of different faiths live in the country. "The Heart of Chechnya" - this is the name given to the mosque built in Grozny and opened quite recently, in 2008. It is one of the most grandiose and largest mosques not only in Europe, but also in the world. It is located on the river bank, which makes it even more charming, especially in the evening and at night. The mosque looks picturesque surrounded by other monuments and elements of Islamic culture. It is located in the center of a huge park, which also houses the Islamic University of Russia and the administration of the Muslim Chechen Republic. The mosque was built in accordance with traditional Ottoman rules. In the center, above the main hall, there is a huge dome, and along the perimeter there are minarets, the height of which is more than 60 meters. The interior of the mosque, in addition to the decoration with white marble, is represented by grandiose chandeliers (of which, by the way, there are 36). All of them are installed in a special way and reflect the main Muslim shrines. Some of them create the appearance of a mosque in Medina, another - in Mecca, and the third, which includes the main chandeliers - a mosque in Jerusalem.
