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Introduction to Russian Architecture

A unique architectural tradition that is different from the West and the East.

Russian Architecture: Traditional Houses

The traditional Russian houses is a subject that fascinates researches as much as the traditional houses of Japan.

Kremlins - Fortresses - Monasteries

Kremlin - a fortified downtown.

Modern Russian Architecture

Architecture of Socialist Russia and Russian architecture after 1991.

Articles about Russian Architecture

Insightful articles about architecture of Russia.

Russian Architecture: Novgorod School

The "Second Capital" of Kyivan Rus'.

Western Rus' Architecture

The first unique East Slavic style of masonry architecture.

Russian Architecture: Pskov School

The Pskov architecture is characterized by ascetic simplicity, harmonic combinations of elements and peaceful wholeness - the nature that is said to embody the spirit of the Orthodoxy.

Pskov School - Reconstructions

World War II took a terrible toll on Russian cultural heritage.

Early-Moscow School

The Early Moscow architecture continues the Russian architectural traditions after the centennial gap but the new monuments differ from the old ones.

Russian Architecture: Sobor-Type Cathedrals

Large five-domed cathedrals.

Russian Architecture of the North-East

Classic Russian wooden.

Moscow Style

The general uplift of the national culture, that stemmed from the growing power of the Russian state, was also expressed in the architecture of Moscow.

Yaroslavl School

For a period of time Yaroslavl was the second largest city in Russia. The city's architectural school went through several periods, each with distinctive characteristics.

Russian Baroque Architecture

Specifically, the Naryshkin-Stroganov Baroque.

Siberian Baroque

In the XVII'th and XVIII'th centuries, Russia and later Russian Empire would attempt to colonize Siberia. The style of this massive move of people and resources was Siberian Baroque.

Foreign Styles

Russian architecture in foreign styles with minor Russian influences.

Russian Revival Architecture

Russian Gothic. [NOTE: Some key photos are not available yet.]

Neo-Byzantine Style

A revival style developed in Russia.

Russian Architecture: Old Rus' Revival

The return to spiritual architecture.

Russian Architecture Gallery

A gallery option on flickr limited to 18 shots.