Russia. Portals to the past. What does a castle built on a bet look like?

Lena Liseykina is a photographer, journalist, traveler, and blogger with an audience of over 200,000 subscribers. She is the author of National Geographic, Club 4x4, "Around the World," and "Voyage."
In the exquisite palaces, distinguished guests gathered, music resounded, and balls were held in halls with intricate moldings and paintings. The hosts amazed with architectural solutions and ostentatious luxury.
And now, the wind wanders through the once pompous rooms... But they are still ready to share their fading beauty, remind of past grandeur, and reveal secrets kept for decades.
"Russia: Portals to the Past" is an opportunity to revive the past.
To wander through the park where Tolstoy and Mendeleev strolled, stumble upon the Sherwood Forest in the Moscow region, gaze at houses shaped like Lego and an estate resembling a cake.
To find oneself in a castle that hid a love triangle. To learn who cursed the Tver estate, in which underground chamber the secret chancellery was located, and why cats had a separate room with servants.