Arkhangelsk
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Anglican Church
Arkhangelsk, historic centre
Anglican church is situated in the historical center of Arkhangelsk. This building is an architectural monument of the port and associated with the activities of the British trading community before the revolution. The structure symbolizes the presence of anglichane in this important trade city.
Art Object "Poltava Ship"
Arkhangelsk, Solombala
Art-object "Plyos Ship" is situated in the historical district of Arkhangelsk - Solombala. It resembles a ship and is dedicated to the famous vessel "Poltava", associated with Pyotr I's era and the development of the Russian fleet. Located where for centuries arkhangelsk shipbuilding and admiralty have flourished.
Arkhangelsk Regional Scientific Library named after N. A. Dobrolyubov
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb
Arkhangelsk Regional Scientific Library named after N.A. Dobrolyubov is situated in the historical center of Arkhangelsk city on the banks of Northern Dvina River. This institution bears the name of famous writer and literary critic Nikolay Alexandrovich Dobrolyubov and serves as regional scientific and cultural center.
Arkhangelsk Literary Museum
Arkhangelsk, Volodarskogo St, 10
Arkhangelsk Literary Museum is located at Volodarskaya Street, 10. It introduces visitors to the literary history of Northern Russia and the works of northern writers. Nearby the museum is Chumbarov-Luchinsky Prospect with a monument to Kozma Prutkov. The literary museum is included in city tour routes.
Arkhangelsk Museum of Fine Arts
Arkhangelsk, V.I. Lenina Sq, 2
Arkhangelsk Museum of Fine Arts is located at V.I. Lenin Square, 2. Founded in 1960, it is part of State Museum Association "Artistic Culture of Northern Russia". The museum's permanent exhibition features Old Russian art, monuments of Christian culture and folk art from Northern Russia. The collection includes works of artistic metal and ceramics, costumes, embroideries, weaving, carved items and wood paintings. The museum building is an architectural monument of the 18th to 19th centuries.
Arkhangelsk Regional Museum
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb, 85/86
Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore is situated on the banks of Northern Dvina River. It introduces visitors to the history of the Russian North, regional natural wealth and Arctic exploration. Among exhibits are monuments from the 12th to 18th centuries, archaeological finds, materials related to northern research, items made with Kholmogorskaya bone carving and folk woodcarving. The museum operates within the historical complex "Guest Courtyards" and is considered one of the oldest in the country.
Arkhangelsk Regional Youth Theatre
Arkhangelsk, historic centre
Arkhangelsk Regional Youth Theatre is situated in the historical center of Arkhangelsk city. The building of the theatre is part of the old town's architecture and serves as an important element of the area's architectural appearance. This institution of stage art hosts performances for young people from the region.
Arkhangelsk Regional Puppet Theatre
Arkhangelsk, Troitskiy Ave, 5
Arkhangelsk Regional Puppet Theatre, founded in 1933, was twice awarded the Golden Mask prize: for the play "Vertep" in 1996 and another time. Here they premiered the performance "Ris" based on R. Landis' play. Since 2000, a literary-theatrical lounge has been functioning. The theatre was initially located on Popova Street, then moved to Troitsky Prospect, building 5.
Arkhangelsk Drama Theatre named after M.V. Lomonosov
Arkhangelsk, Pyotrovsky Park, 1
Arkhangelsk Drama Theatre named after M.V. Lomonosov is situated in Pyotrovsky Park of Arkhangelsk city. It has had a permanent troupe since 1932 and continues to delight audiences with performances. The reconstructed hall accommodates 1380 people. The first play of the theatre was "On the Bottom" by Gorkiy. In 1933, art workshops with an acting department were opened within the theatre.
Gryn's Pavilion
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb, 84
Gryn's Pavilion is situated in Arkhangelsk, on the banks of Northern Dvina River. It is an exact replica of the historical wooden pavilion designed in Swiss style with a height exceeding 9 meters. The pavilion stands in Pyotrovsky Sqare and named after writer Alexander Gryn who was exiled to Arkhangelsk at the beginning of the 20th century. Inside there are two benches installed. Drawings were made based on preserved photos of the original pavilion which stood here until the early 1930s.
Bronze Sculpture Writer S.G. Pisakhov
Arkhangelsk, Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Avenue, at the intersection with Pomorskaya Street
The bronze sculpture of writer Stepan Grigorievich Pisakhov is installed on Chumbarov-Luchinsky Prospect in Arkhangelsk, next to Pomorskaya Street. It is part of a pedestrian street-museum and commemorates the memory of the famous northern writer and artist, author of northern tales and works about Pomorye. The sculpture is made of bronze.
Gostiny Dvor
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb
Archangel's Gostiny Dvor is a historical building constructed between 1668-1684 on Pur-Navolok cape as a trading and defensive complex. Since 1981, it houses Archangel Regional Museum of Local Lore. It is the oldest surviving structure in the city after demolition of pre-Pyotrine churches by Soviet authorities.
Commercial Assembly House
Arkhangelsk, Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Ave
Commercial Assembly House — part of the historical ensemble of Arkhangelsk architecture. In 1983, the building was restored while retaining its original appearance based on drawings and measurements. It is the first object relocated to a new location on the Chumbarov-Luchinsky Memorial Street.
Morskoy-Rechnoy Vokzal Building
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb
The building of Marine-River Terminal is located on the bank of Northern Dvina in Arkhangelsk. It serves as an important node for river and sea communication of the city. The architectural object is part of the historical port area of Arkhangelsk.
Building of Design Organizations (High-Rise Building)
Arkhangelsk, city centre
The Building of Design Organizations - the tallest structure in Arkhangelsk Oblast, rises in the city center. Its 24 floors form a dominant architectural feature of the city's panorama.
Pyotr I Technical College Building (Brandt House)
Arkhangelsk, historic centre
The building of Pyotr I Technical School, also known as Brandt House, is situated in the historical center of Arkhangelsk. It is an important city architecture object closely linked to the development of technical education in the region. The structure carefully preserves memories of a significant chapter in the city's history.
Zero Kilometer Monument
Arkhangelsk, Embankment of Northern Dvina, near Guest Houses
The symbol-mark "Zero Kilometer" is located in the historical center of Arkhangelsk, on the Northern Dvina Riverbank near the Trading Halls. This place serves as the starting point for city routes.
Arkhangel'skie Guest Houses Historical and Architectural Complex
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb, 85/86
Historical and architectural complex "Arkhangelsk Guest Courts" is situated on the Northern Dvina Riverbank in Arkhangelsk. The building constructed in the 18th century served as trading, administrative and defensive purposes. After reconstruction in 1809 salt warehouses were added. Important storage facilities for wine, salt retained their historical function. Restoration of the stock exchange building with central tower was completed in 2008. The site is a federal cultural heritage object.
N. V. Gogol Wheeled Steamboat
Arkhangelsk, North Dvina Acquatoria
Wheelboat "N.V. Gogol" - an historical attraction of Arkhangelsk situated on the waters of Northern Dvina. During navigation it can be seen sailing along the river. It is a monument to passenger shipping of the Russian North symbolizing the era of wheelboats.
Red Wharf
Arkhangelsk, North Dvina Embankment, near Northern Sea Museum
Red Wharf, existing since the 19th century, is situated on the bank of Northern Dvina near the Northern Sea Museum in Arkhangelsk. This place is an important monument to the maritime glory of the city and its heart along the waterfront. There are cultural monuments and art objects here, while the wharf has been reconstructed multiple times.
Krasnoflotsky Bridge
Arkhangelsk, across Northern Dvina
Krasnoflotsky Bridge spans Northern Dvina in Arkhangelsk and serves as an important transportation object of the city. This engineering structure is among the region's attractions.
Kuznetsovsky Bridge
Arkhangelsk, across Northern Dvina
Kuznetsovskiy Bridge is an engineering structure in Arkhangelsk, part of the system of crossings over the Northern Dvina River. It serves as an important component of the city's transportation infrastructure, providing connectivity between its districts. The bridge is an element of the overall network of urban crossings.
Mikhail-Arkhangelsk Cathedral
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb, 51
Catholic Mikhail-Arkhangelsky Cathedral in Arkhangelsk stands on North Dvina Riverbank. Its height to the cross reaches about 65 meters. The cathedral was built from 2008 to 2022 with donations from benefactors. Facade cladding ended in 2016, cupola painting - in 2020. Inside there are three side altars. The temple's consecration took place in October 2022 by Patriarch Kirill. Previously, an ancient church stood here, closed by authorities in 1925.
Victory Monument in the 1941-1945 War
Arkhangelsk, Mira Sq
The Monument to Victory in the 1941-1945 War is located in Arkhangelsk on Peace Square. The monument was installed in 1969 and included in the city's official memorials list. Here there is always an Eternal Flame in memory of war heroes. It is dedicated to the victory of the Soviet people in World War II.
Arctic Art Exploration Museum A. A. Borisov
Arkhangelsk, Pomorskaya St, 3
The Arctic Art Exploration Museum named after A.A. Borisov is situated in the historical building of trading house from 1897 in Arkhangelsk. Established in 2008, it is dedicated to the works of artist Alexander Borisov, who was a pupil of I. Shishkin and A. Kuindzhi. The museum's collection includes over 400 of his pieces as well as works by local archangelsk artists from the 1930s to the 1980s. Exhibitions and interactive events are held for visitors.
Sergey Guryanovich Pisakhov Artist and Fairy Tale Writer Museum
Arkhangelsk, Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Ave, 30
The S.G. Pisakhov Artist and Fairy Tale Writer Museum is located in Arkhangelsk on Chumbarova-Luchinskiy Avenue, 30. Exhibits include works and life of the writer depicting the history and culture of Northern Russia. The museum building is an old wooden structure part of a major regional art complex.
Pur-Navolok Headland
Arkhangelsk, North Dvina Embankment, near Gostiny Dvor
Pur-Navolok Cape is situated near the Trading Courts on the shore of Northern Dvina River in Arkhangelsk. This is where the city's history as an important port begins. From the cape you can enjoy a picturesque view of the river and promenade. Especially beautiful is the place during the period of white nights, which travel guides recommend.
North Dvina Embankment
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb
The Embankment of Northern Dvina runs along the river through the historical center of Arkhangelsk. There are monuments to Pyotr I and rescued seal here. It is a popular walking area with views of the river. From the embankment you can see the Trading Courts, Red Wharf and Pyotrovsky Park.
North Monument
Arkhangelsk, Lenina Sq
North Monument - a monument situated on Lenina Square in Arkhangelsk. It symbolizes the history of Russian North and is surrounded by other historical buildings and structures of this square.
Reni — Shavrina Mansion
Arkhangelsk, historic centre
Reni-Sharvin Mansion is situated in the historical center of Arkhangelsk. The building is an architectural monument and part of the city's historic layout. Currently, the mansion houses the Arkhangelsk Regional Youth Theatre. Nearby is a obelisk on Lenin Square, which is an important element of the city architecture.
Admiral N. G. Kuznetsov Monument
Arkhangelsk, city centre
In the center of Arkhangelsk there is a monument to Admiral Nikolay Gerasimovich Kuznetsov, an outstanding figure in the Soviet Navy. Kuznetsov played an important role in its history.
Lenin Monument
Arkhangelsk, Lenina Sq
The monument to Vladimir Illych Lenin was installed on Lenina Square in Arkhangelsk. The sculpture is made of bronze and stands on a granite pedestal. Lenin is depicted as an orator. It is one of the last Lenin monuments in the USSR, unveiled on August 10, 1988. There is an inscription on the pedestal written by Lenin himself. Previously, there was a fountain on this site.
Russian North Geologists Monument
Arkhangelsk, city centre
The monument to geologists of the Russian North is located in the center of Arkhangelsk and dedicated to researchers of regional natural resources. This scientific-historical object reminds us of the work done by geologists who labored on the territory of the Arkhangelsk region.
Memorial to Defenders of the North
Arkhangelsk, central part of the city
Monument "Defenders of the North" is situated in the central part of Arkhangelsk and dedicated to heroes who defended northern borders of Russia. It is a commemorative site associated with military pages of Arkhangelsk and Russian North history.
Cossack Prutkov Monument
Arkhangelsk, Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Ave, 27
The monument to Kozma Prutkov was installed in Arkhangelsk on Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Avenue, 27. It was opened on January 20, 2015 and is part of the city's literary route. Dedicated to the well-known literary character who enters the literary life of Arkhangelsk through the Literary Museum.
Mikhail V. Lomonosov Monument
Arkhangelsk, North Dvina Embankment, 17, near SAFS building
The monument to Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov is installed in Arkhangelsk on the Northern Dvina River embankment near the Northern Arctic Federal University. Lomonosov, born in these parts, began his journey with sea fishing. His name is also associated with the Arkhangelsk Drama Theatre.
Pyotr I Monument
Arkhangelsk, Embankment of Northern Dvina, Pyotrovsky Park
In Arkhangelsk, on the banks of Northern Dvina, there is a monument to Pyotr I installed in 1914. It is a reduced copy of Mark Antokolsky's sculpture, made from bronze and cast in France in 1909. The pedestal is made of gray granite. Pyotr I is depicted during the Poltav battle. The monument has federal significance and its image appears on Russian banknotes worth 500 rubles.
Boris Shergin Writer-Stoker Monument
Arkhangelsk, Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Ave
In Arkhangelsk, on Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Avenue, there is a monument to writer and storyteller Boris Viktorovich Shergin. It is installed in the ensemble sculptures of pedestrian street-museum and dedicated to the author of works about Pomorye and Russian North. The avenue where the monument is located aims to preserve the image of old Arkhangelsk.
Solovetsky Young Mariners Monument
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb
The monument to Solovetskie young sailors is installed in the center of Arkhangelsk on the banks of Northern Dvina. It is dedicated to young seamen trained at the Solovetskaya school of young sailors. The memorial reminds us of an important chapter in the history of the Soviet navy.
Seal Savior Monument
Arkhangelsk, Embankment of Northern Dvina, between Karl Marx St and Freedom St
In Arkhangelsk, on the banks of Northern Dvina, a bronze statue of a seal-saver was installed. It was opened on May 6, 2010. The sculpture's height is 1.4 meters. Seals helped residents of Arkhangelsk and besieged Leningrad survive hungry war years, becoming an important food source. The idea to erect a monument arose immediately after the war, but its implementation dragged on for decades. The pedestal features inscriptions recalling the wartime years.
Commemorative Monument "400 Years Since Founding Arkhangelsk City"
Arkhangelsk, North Dvina Embankment area, house no. 86
Monument "400 Years Since the Founding of Arkhangelsk City" was installed in the historical center of Arkhangelsk, on the Northern Dvina Riverbank near building No. 86. It symbolizes an important date in the city's history and is one of the official attractions of the region.
Pyotrovsky Park
Arkhangelsk, Embankment of Northern Dvina, at the beginning of Voskresenskaya Street
Pyotrovsky Park is situated on the banks of Northern Dvina in Arkhangelsk. A monument to Pyotr I has been installed here, associated with his visits to the city. The park is part of the walking area of the historical center and starts from Voskresenskaya Street. The place reminds us of the significant role of Arkhangelsk in the history of Russia.
Pomeranian State Philharmonic
Arkhangelsk, Karla Marksa St, 3
Pomorskaya State Philharmonic Society founded in 1937 is situated in Arkhangelsk on Karl Marx Street. Its chamber and organ halls are housed in the historical building of former Lutheran Saint Catherine's Church. The main attraction is an organ made by German craftsmen from firm "Alexander Schuke" in 1991. Regularly classical and organ music concerts take place here.
Chumbarov-Luchinsky Prospect
Arkhangelsk, Chumbarova-Luchinskogo Ave
Chumbarov-Luchinsky Prospect - pedestrian street in the center of Arkhangelsk where typical wooden buildings of the old city are gathered. The section from Ioann Kronshtadsky Street to Karl Liebknecht is closed to cars. Here is located famous Marfino House, total about 30 characteristic buildings are planned. Creation of this sanctuary street was done since early 1980s. Prospect connects administrative and commercial districts of the city, previously called Pskovskiy.
St. Nikolay Church
Arkhangelsk, Teatralnyy Ln, 3
St. Nikolay Church is situated in Arkhangelsk on Theatre Alley, 3. Originally it was part of Nikolo-Karelsky Male Monastery founded in the late 16th century. In 1904 its new main altar was consecrated according to architect N.A. Karetnikov's design. The church is notable for having an altar facing south rather than east to fit into the architectural ensemble of the monastery. Above the entrance stands a small shatertype bell tower. St. Nikolay is particularly venerated in the North as a protector of seafarers.
Holy-Trinity Church
Arkhangelsk, Komsomolskaya St, 1
The Holy Trinity Church is situated on Komsomolskaya Street in Arkhangelsk. After reconstruction it restored the appearance of the late 19th century. The church was built in 1747 with consecration of the Archangel Mikhail's chapel and upper Trinity church in 1764. Main parishioners are military personnel. During Soviet times the building was used as a dormitory; then the church was revived in 1992. Nowadays regular services take place.
Northern Sea Museum
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb, 80
The Northern Sea Museum is situated in Arkhangelsk on North Dvina River Embankment, 80. Established in the 1970s as an enterprise museum of shipping, since 1993 it has been a state marine historical technical-professional museum. Exhibition includes thematic sections about the era of sailing ships from the 11th century to mid-19th century. The museum's collection comprises over 21,000 exhibits. In the 2000s, the building and adjacent piers underwent reconstruction.
Happy Bird Sculpture
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb
The sculpture "Bird of Happiness" is situated on the banks of Northern Dvina in the center of Arkhangelsk. It symbolizes Pomor culture and the tradition of northern wooden toys, embodying the image of happiness bird.
Solomalsky Boys Sculpture
Arkhangelsk, Solombala
The sculpture "Solombala Boys" is situated in the historical district of Arkhangelsk - Solombala. The composition depicts images of boys reflecting the everyday life of the port. It reminds of the maritime and shipbuilding past of the area.
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral
Arkhangelsk, Solombala, bank of the river Solombalka
The Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral is situated in Arkhangelsk, on the banks of the Solombalka River. Its history is closely linked to the Arkhangelsk port and shipbuilding yard. The cathedral was built for sailors and employees of local admiralty, closed in 1920 and destroyed in the early 1930s. A new building of the church was constructed in 2018 near its previous location. Members of the Romanov royal family visited here. From 1775 until 1930, there stood a similarly named cathedral in Solombala, previously known as Admiralty.
War Hero City Monument
Arkhangelsk, Mira Sq
Monument "City of Military Glory" is situated on Mira Square in the center of Arkhangelsk. It immortalizes the honorable title of the city associated with its military history and significance as a northern port. Memorial reminds of heroism and feats of residents and defenders of Arkhangelsk.
E. K. Plotnikova Mansion
Arkhangelsk, North Dvina Embankment, 72 / Pomorskaya St, 1
E.K. Plotnikova Mansion, an architectural monument from late XVIII to early XX century, situated on North Dvina Embankment, 72 and Pomorskaya St., 1 in Arkhangelsk. It houses an exhibition of Russian classical art and display "Master of Silver Tones" about Stepan Pisakhov. In the drawing room there remains a mirror belonging to Ekaterina Plotnikova. In 1918, the mansion hosted American ambassador David Francis. The estate includes residential building, commercial spaces and cinema "Sever".
Church of All Saints
Arkhangelsk, Suvorova St, 37
All Saints' Church is located on Vologda Cemetery in Arkhangelsk, at Sukhareva Street, 37. A stone church in the late classical style was built from 1840 to 1843. After being closed in 1927 it was used as a storage facility and transfer point, but in 1946 the building was returned to the diocese and restored for services. The bell tower of the church was reconstructed in its original form in 2008. This is a single-story stone church preserved since then.
Holy Mother of God Cathedral
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb, 108
The Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located at North Dvina Embankment, 108 in Arkhangelsk. It is one of the city's architectural dominants.
Church of Sts. Zosima, Savvaty and German Solovetsky
Arkhangelsk, Severnoy Dviny Emb, 77/1
The Church dedicated to Sts. Zosima, Savvaty and German Solovetsky is situated on North Dvina Embankment, 77/1 in Arkhangelsk. It is devoted to saints associated with the spiritual tradition of Solovetsky Monastery. The temple is part of the region's spiritual history.
St Catherine's Church
Arkhangelsk, Karla Marksa St, 3
St. Catherine's Church in Arkhangelsk - historical stone building constructed in 1768; originally it was a Lutheran church later reconstructed in a more gothic style. Today it houses the concert hall of Arkhangelsk Philharmonic with an organ installed in 1991. The structure is located at Karl Marx St., 3.
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