Main Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences, located at altitudes Pulkosvkih. Observatory Scientific activity covers almost all the priority areas of fundamental research of modern astronomy. Observatory is protected by UNESCO and included in the list of especially valuable objects of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation. those interested can visit the tour of the observatory, which tell about the exhibits submitted in the main building, telescopes...
Park founded in the postwar years, during a mass subbotnik. In the middle of the park planted triple linden alley length of about two kilometers. It is decorated with lawn, flower beds and skulpturoy. In the center of the mall is an octagonal square with a fountain installed on it. From the square in all directions diverge alleys Park. Nearby erected statues of bronze “sailor-Chernomorets” and “The girl met the winners”. Central alley of the park leads to the Kirov...
Big Gatchina palace is rich in history and will be of interest to every lover of architecture and history. Structure is something of a cross between a medieval castle and a country residence, consists of three parts, and in the interior is dominated by Russian classicism. This place was one of the favorite in the royal family. Structure of the palace was a joint idea of Catherine II and Count Orlov, her favorite, which was donated by the current land of Gatchina. After the death of...
theater on top will appear in 1980, engaged in staging scenes on the works of Pushkin, and then gradually rasshryal repertoire. Theatre has become known not only for performances but also due to the active participation in public life of the city, including the conduct of different kinds of events and activities. currently, the theater is the basis of the troupe, typed in 2004. At the door, places annually celebrating birthdays of writers, as well as the evening of memory of famous...
Five minutes from the Finland Station is built in 1954. The building in which the concert hall is located. In the 60s in the audience held mostly classical music concerts. The speakers participated Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, composer Dmitry Shostakovich and conductor Maxim. In the 70s to focus Philharmonic added jazz. At the concerts were as musicians and orchestras. Over time, range of genres, performed on the stage of a concert hall expanded, and now as the main genres of romance and...
This concert organization has its origins in the distant 1476. It was then that Ivan III issued a decree on the formation of the sovereign’s choir choristers clerks in Moscow. Choir participated in the dedication of temples, cathedrals tab, various church services. In 1810 he moved to the Chapel of the complex of buildings on the Moika River. The buildings were rebuilt in the years 1886-1889 and since the concert hall of the chapel is considered one of the best acoustics in Europe. ...