100 Treasures of Russia

Many people are familiar with the most important attractions of Russia, primarily Moscow - Kremlin, Red Square and the Cathedral of Basil Blessed. But these are just three treasures of Russian history, culture and architecture. This book will help you to discover the richness of the Russian cultural heritage, which constitutes fortresses, palaces, cathedrals, museums, monasteries and cities. Starting from the era of Kievan Rus IX - XIII centuries, Mongolian conquest of the XIII century and ending the Tsarist and Imperial Russia of the XV - the beginning of the 20th centuries, the monuments of Russian architecture combined luxury and grace. For example, a large palace and fountains of Peterhof near St. Petersburg demonstrate the style of classicism, while the gilded dome-bulbs of the Trinity Cathedral in Sergiev Posad, laid in the XIV century, marvel the historical importance of the Russian Orthodox Church. From the scale and magnitution of monuments of the Architecture of Russia of the XX century literally captures the spirit. Palaces of the All-Russian Exhibition Center and skyscrapers & quot, seven sisters & quot, allow us to judge the aesthetic ideals of the Soviet era. The journey begins with Moscow, in which the buildings of the XXI century are equalized by the golden moster of the ancient cathedrals and monasteries. Outside of Moscow, there is a gold ring of vintage cities, which makes it possible to judge the Russian traditions and the architectural heritage of the past. Next, the reader will get acquainted with the treasures of the culture of St. Petersburg, the Urals, Volga region, Siberia and other parts of the country. This book will open your depth, splendor and the amazing variety of culture of our country