Stretching between Europe and China, Russia is neither East nor West. The vast expanse of field, forest, desert and tundra has seen Mongol rule, czarist reigns of terror, European invasions, and Communist rule. The architecture that evolved in Russia reflects the ideas of many cultures. Yet, from onion domes to neo-gothic skyscrapers, a distinctively Russian style emerged.
Join us for a photo tour of important architecture in Russia and the Russian empire. Then, explore our links and resources to learn the history of architecture in Russia and to plan your own trip to Russia.
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- Viking Log Homes in Novgrad, RussiaViking Log Homes in Novgrad, Russia
- Wooden Churches on Kizhi Island Wooden Church on Island of Kizhi, Russia
- Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island in Russia
- Assumption Cathedral in MoscowAssumption Cathedral, or Cathedral of the Dormition, in The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
- St. Basil's Cathedral in MoscowSt. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow
- Smolny Cathedral in St. PetersburgSmolny Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Hermitage Winter Palace in St. PetersburgHermitage Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Tavrichesky Palace in St. PetersburgTavrichesky Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Lenin's Mausoleum in MoscowLenin's Mausoleum in Moscow, Russia
- The Vysotniye Zdaniye in Moscow The Vysotniye Zdaniye in Moscow, Russia
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