Photogallery of Kursk, Russia

In Kursk, you can see historic attractions of different periods. The striking example in the Renaissance style is Znamensky Monastery built after the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. Since its construction, the big dome has been an interesting architectural peculiarity of the monastery. Now, its facade is painted in turquoise. After the Revolutions of 1917, the temple was rebuilt into the cinema. It was reconstructed and its exterior changed significantly. When the temple came to the Orthodox church, it was reconstructed again and gained its original historical exterior back. Another beautiful building is the Host Resurrection Temple of Elijah the Prophet built in 1768. The exterior of the church harmoniously combines baroque and classic elements. The church facade is decorated with fine moldings. After the recent reconstruction, its facade has been painted in pink. Remarkably, the church is located near spectacular modern constructions now. If you want to learn more about the history of the city and its cultural traditions, visit the Kursk Local History Museum. It was opened in 1903 at the initiative of governor N. N. Gordeev. It was decided to place the museum exhibits in old bishops’ chambers. Today, the museum houses the rich collection of ethnographic and archeological artifacts. Here, you can see old household items, pieces of art, and the first pictures of the city. Most of the exhibits are dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. In total, the … Read further