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Springtime, 2023

May 31, 2023June 2, 2023Posted in Architecture Photography, moscow, Nature Photography, TravelsTagged architecture, birdwatching, inspiration, moscow, nature, photography, spring, Travels, vdnkhLeave a comment

March

Snowy days at the Moscow Botanical Garden

The Tsytsin Main Moscow Botanical Garden was founded in April 1945, and claims itself to be the largest botanical garden in Europe. It covers a territory of approximately 3.61 km² and contains a live exhibition of more than twenty thousand different species of plants coming from various parts of the world.

Japanese Garden

Snow meltdown

VDNH. The exhibition and trade center of the Republic of Kazakhstan

April

Aptekarskiy ogorod

First snowdrops

Moscow Botanical Garden

Aptekarskiy Ogorod

Cherry trees blossom

VDNH Exhibition center

Apple trees blossom

May

Archangel Michael’s Church

This church is the oldest surviving building on the Arkhangelskoe estate dating from the mid-17th century.

Arkhangelskoe museum-estate

Lilac blossom

Храм-часовня Святителя Василия Великого

VDNH

Sunny England, May 2023

May 28, 2023September 15, 2023Posted in Architecture Photography, england, london, Nature Photography, Travels, United KingdomTagged architecture, beach, beachyhead, bigben, eastbourne, inspiration, london, nature, pevensey, photography, rabbit, sevensisters, TravelsLeave a comment

Eastbourne

The low tide

Sovereugn Harbour

Prince’s Park

Eastbourne beach

Cozy and foggy Eastbourne evenings

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters

The hills and dips of the chalk cliffs between Cuckmere Haven and Birling Gap all have names. The original Seven Sisters now count as eight due to erosion dividing two of the hills.

The view of the white cliffs just makes you feel so amazed!

There is also a lighthouse built on the hill, the light from which first shone on the 11 October 1834.

Beachy Head

The White Chalk Cliffs at Beachy Head were formed between 65 and 100 million years ago when the land was completely covered by the sea.

The light from the Beachy Head Lighthouse first shone on the 2^nd October 1902.

Pevensey Bay

Pevensey Bay is a beautiful and cozy old fishing village founded in 1600 as Wallsend, the end of the sea wall from Eastbourne.

Pevensey castle

Pevensey Castle has a history stretching back over 1700 years, beginning in the 4th century as one of the strongest Roman Saxon Shore forts, two-third of whose towered walls still stand. Its impressive ruins stand on what was once a peninsula surrounded by sea and salt marsh projecting from the mainland of the Sussex coast.

London

Royal Albert Hall

The Albert Memorial

Hyde Park

Kensington Palace

Kensington area

Covent Garden

Victoria Embankment Gardens

Waterloo Bridge

Lambeth Bridge

Big Ben

Westminster Abbey

Sunny and snowy Svetlogorsk, March 2023

April 26, 2023Posted in Architecture Photography, Nature Photography, TravelsTagged architecture, art, balticsea, inspiration, kaliningrad, nature, photography, sea, snow, svetlogorsk, Travels, winterLeave a comment

Sunny and snowy streets of Svetlogorsk

Makarov Organ Hall

Tikhoe (Silent) lake

There is a monument of wildlife near the lake – a linden tree whose age is more than 450 years (the information about this long-lived tree is listed in the Guinness Book of Records).

Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov

The Orthodox Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov in Svetlogorsk, in the time of East Prussia, was a Lutheran Church. The Church was built in 1903 in the Eastern part of Rauschen. It is located on a hill in a small pine park.

The House-museum of Herman Brachert

The House-museum of Herman Brachert was opened in 1993 in the country house of the Bracherts family in Svetlogorsk. This is the only museum dedicated to the life and work of the wonderful German sculptor. The museum has a total of 738 exhibits – documents, letters and photographs from the sculptor’s family archive. But the pearl of the collection are the original works of the master.

Snowy Baltic sea

Hartman Hotel

Snowy storm at the Baltic sea (weather was changing within minutes).

Spring is coming!

The Water tower was built in 1907-1908 in Rauschen. The 25-meter building was designed in the German national romanticism style. Now this is a symbol of Svetlogorsk.

Hoffmann House and monument to ancient Svetlogorsk

Amber found of Baltic shores after the storm

Cultural space Telegraph

Cozy places of Svetlogorsk

Beautiful sunsets

Snowy winter 2023

March 4, 2023October 2, 2023Posted in Architecture Photography, Exhibition Photography, Nature Photography, TravelsTagged architecture, art, inspiration, nature, photography, snow, Travels, winterLeave a comment

New Year 2023 at Arkhangelskoe estate

Archangel Michael’s Church is the oldest surviving building on the Arkhangelskoe estate dating from the mid-17th century.

Christmas at VDNKH Exhibition Center

Events dedicated to culture of the indigenous peoples of the North at VDNH.

Moscow Botanical Garden

Zvenigorod

Skeet of Saint Savva

Savvino-Storozhevskiy Monastery

Landmark Orthodox monastery with a grand exterior and altar frescoes dating to the 1420s.

Cozy streets of Zvenigorod

Radonezh

Radonezh is an absolutely beautiful village where Sergiy Radonezhsky once lived. The old town of Radonezh is known to have existed since the first half of the 14th century. Transfiguration Church (Церковь Преображения Господня, 1842) along with the nearby Sacred spring, a font and a monument to St. Sergius are located on the outskirts of the village. Very impressive place!

Abramtsevo

Abramtsevo Museum Reserve is one of the most famous art museums in Russia. The history of Abramtsevo is associated with the names of artists Segey Aksakov, Viktor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Vrubel, Ilya Repin, Vasiliy Polenov, Valentin Serov and Savva Mamontov. Dozens of paintings which are internationally treasured now were created there. Abramtsevo was founded in 18th century.

The architectural gem of Abramtsevo is the Church of the Savior (Церковь Спаса Нерукотворного Образа), built by architect Pavel Samarin, according to designs by the artists Victor Vasnetsov and Vasily Polenov.

Gremyachiy Klyuch

The waterfall (or natural spring) is located in the Moscow region east of Sergiev Posad. According to legends, this spring arose at the request of Sergius of Radonezh. The fame of this holy spring spread throughout the Russian land and the site is visited by about 3000 tourists a year.

Moscow Botanical Garden

England, November-December 2022

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022Posted in Architecture Photography, Exhibition Photography, Music Photography, Nature Photography, TravelsTagged architecture, art, bathuk, battersea, bigben, brightonandhove, concert, england, inspiration, london, music, nature, photography, pinkfloyd, toweroflondon, Travels, unitedkingdomLeave a comment

London

Kensington

Holland park

Japanese Garden

Royal Albert Hall

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall, 25 Nov 2022

The Albert Memorial

Hyde Park

Victoria and Albert Museum

Beatrix Potter Exhibition “Drawn to Nature”

Lecicester Square Christmas Market

Abbey Road Studios

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Seven Dials

Covent Garden

International Gospel Choir performing in front of the Wonder Wood

Tower Bridge

Tower of London

Leadenhall Market

Chelsea Physic Garden

Battersea Park and surroundings

Sloane Square

Battersea Power Station

Big Ben and Westminster Abbey

St. James Park

Trafalgar Square

Hampstead Heath

Portobello Market

Christmas lights of Oxford and Regent’s streets

Carnaby Street

London pubs

Picturehouse, Piccadilly Circus

Brighton and Hove

Bath

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! 🙂

Moscow autumn colors 2022

November 15, 2022November 16, 2022Posted in Nature PhotographyTagged architecture, inspiration, moscow, nature, photography, TravelsLeave a comment

September

Moscow Botanical Garden

October

Japanese Garden

Moscow Botanical Garden

Храм-часовня Святителя Василия Великого

VDNKH Exhibition Center

Tsaritsyno

Tsaritsyno is a palace museum and park reserve in the south of Moscow which includes an architectural complex of Greenhouses, historical landscaped park with ponds. It was founded in 1776 by the order of Catherine the Great and built by two great architects Vasiliy Bazhenov and Matvey Kazakov.

The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God (Храм Иконы Божьей Матери) was built in 1722 and is the part of Tsaritsyno Palace and park ensemble.

Archangel Michael’s Church

This church is the oldest surviving building on the Arkhangelskoe estate dating from the mid-17th century.

Arkhangelskoe museum-estate

Ryazan region

November

Moscow Botanical Garden

Ostankino TeleTower

Abramtsevo

Khotkovo Art Salon

Istanbul, Turkey, October 2022

November 4, 2022November 7, 2022Posted in Architecture Photography, Nature Photography, TravelsTagged architecture, art, cats, inspiration, istanbul, music, nature, photography, rainbow, Travels, turkeyLeave a comment

There is always rainbow after the rain… and seagulls 🙂 View from the rooftop of Darussaade Hotel

Blue Mosque and Sultan Ahmed Park

Blue Mosque is one of the most famous examples of Ottoman architecture. It was built between 1609 and 1616. The mosque has been a UNESCO Worls Heritage Site since 1985 and is one of the most visited attractions of the city.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is an important Byzantine structure in Istanbul. Much of the Hagia Sophia’s edifice evident today was completed in the 6th century (between 532 and 537). It was built as Christian church. In subsequent centuries it became a mosque (1453), a museum (1934) and mosque again (2020).

City views from Galata Bridge

Galata Bridge spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul and is one of the bridges that connects the city between Europe and Asia. The bridge provides beautiful views over the city. It is one of the favorite spots for local fishermen.

Colorful streets of Istanbul

Panoramic views of Istanbul from Galata Tower

Galata Tower was built in 500 A.D., and was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.

Music and culture festival

Church of St. Anthony of Padua

The largest Catholic church in Istanbul which was opened in 1912 and located on Istiklal Avenue.

Istiklal Street

Istiklal Street is lined with 19th century former palaces, mansions and embassies which are now home to different shops, bars, cafes etc. It’s known that up to milliom people walk up or down through Istiklal street every single day.

French Street Culture center

Beautiful Istanbul sunsets

Istanbul Modern in Karakoy

Lights of Ahirkapi street where many nice seafood restaurants can be found

Night views of the city from Galata Bridge

Armenia, September 2022

September 15, 2022October 17, 2022Posted in Architecture Photography, Nature Photography, TravelsTagged architecture, armenia, art, history, jazz, nature, naturephotography, photography, Travels, yerevanLeave a comment

Zvartnots

Zvartnots Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the middle of vineyards and trees dazzled with apricots and cherries while Ararat peeks in from the background. Built in the 7th-century AD, Zvartnots Cathedral was a rare architectural monument because of its unique design. Before the earthquake in the 10th-century AD destroyed Zvartnots Cathedral, it was the biggest and oldest church of Armenia throughout its history.

Saint Gayane Church

Vagharshapat

Vagharshapat is an ancient city in Armavir region founded in the 2nd century CE and one of the most important religious and cultural centers of Armenia.

Agape Refectory Restaurant

Agape is one of the oldest restaurant in the region with authentic armenian cuisine. It has been founded in the 17th century. The building is protected by UNESCO.

Saint Hripsime Church

Tsakhkadzor

Kecharis Monastery

Medieval monastic complex dating back to the 11th century, located in the ski resort town of Tsakhkadzor.

Sevanavank Monastery

Sevanavank Monastery was formed from two churches build in 874 AD and located on the shore of Lake Sevan. Lake Sevan is a national landmark, it is by far the largest body of water in Armenia, taking up 5% of the country’s territory.

Vaskenian Theological Academy

Ararat mountain view from Yerevan

Colorful streets of Yerevan

Yerevan 2800th Anniversary Park

Republic Square

Charles Aznavour Square

Dalan Art Gallery and Cafe Abovyan 12

Freedom Square

Hrazdan Gorge

Cascade Complex

Night vibes in the city of Jazz and dancing fountains

Starmus VI, Yerevan, Armenia, 5-10 September 2022

September 13, 2022September 14, 2022Posted in Music PhotographyTagged architecture, armenia, art, concert, inspiration, music, photography, science, starmus, Travels, yerevanLeave a comment

Starmus is an international festival of science, music and art which took place in Yerevan, Armenia this year. It featured presentations from scientists, astronauts, cosmonauts, Nobel prize winners and unbelievable concerts from the legendary musicians. I was lucky to see Brian May, Rick Wakeman, Serj Tankian, Tigran Hamasyan, Sons of Appollo, Andrey Makarevich, Simon Philips, Graham Gouldman, Armenian Philarmonic orchestra on one stage. Absolutely unforgattable experience, thanks to Starmus for festival organization, everything was great, including sound and light.

Sonic Concert and Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication

Dr. Brian May, musician and astrophysicist, reveived the Stephen Hawking Award.

Rick Wakeman and Armenian Philarmonic orchestra

Sons of Apollo

Sevak Amroyan and Serj Tankian

Tigran Hamasyan

Andrey Makarevich

Another World Concert

Fantastic children’s choir of the Diocese of Tavish performing Queen’s hits while Freddie watching from the screens.

Nemra

Brian May, Graham Gouldman, Ron Bumblefoot, Derek Sherinian

The one and only Brian May performing beautiful “Another world” song

“Smoke on the water” as a part of Rock Aid Armenia (a humanitarian effort by British music industry to raise money to help those affected by the 1988 Armenian earthquake).

Show must go on!!! Always!

Starmus Science Camp

Beautiful event inspiring young people to get into science which took place at the Freedom Square in front of Opera theatre.

Nemra band

Summertime 2022

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022Posted in UncategorizedTagged architecture, art, inspiration, moscow, nature, photography, TravelsLeave a comment

Streets of Moscow

Marina Tsvetaeva’s House Museum

Mikhail Lermontov House Museum

Lilac season, VDNH

Moscow Jazz Festival, VDNH

Moscow Fashion Week, VDNH

Moscow Botanical Garden

Radonezh

Khotkovo

Khotkovo town is the site of a monastery, founded by the parents of Sergiy Radonezhsky – Kirill and Maria. The date of foundation is not known, but was first mentioned in 1308. Pokrovskiy Khotkov monastery is the convent of the Russian Orthodox Church, located in Khotkovo town on the river Paja.

Abramtsevo

Aptekarskiy Ogorod

Founded by Peter the Great in 1706 as a kitchen garden (ogorod) for growing medicinal plants. Since 1805, it has belonged to the Moscow State University as part of the Biology Faculty. You can explore the gardens as well as three different greenhouses.

Kuskovo

Kuskovo museum complex in Moscow is a summer estate of the Sheremetev family built in 18th century and includes Summer palace, Grotto, Italian house, Kuskovo Church and Tower bell, Hermitage in English landscape garden, the Dutch house and Orangeries. Grotto pavilion was constructed between 1755 and 1761 and was intended to represent the palace of the King of the Seas. Interior was made of whorled seashells of 24 different types which were delivered from the Mediterranean, Red, Black seas, the Sea of Japan, and reservoirs of the Moscow region.