Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of History and Architecture

A must see site on a rainy day

I visited the Rukavishnikov Mansion on a beautiful sunny spring day. It is situated on a high bank of the Volga River. I took a guided tour. That is when you put on shoe covers and follow a guide t...

Former palace

It used to be a residence for fancy people, and is now a museum. Some of the ceilings are beautiful. A grand staircase is what you see first, but its actually how you leave the museum.

Must see in Nizhnyj Novgorod

I belive it is one of the most beautiful building in Nizhnyj Novgorod. Each room is decorated in different style and in each room is expozition, but the most interesting is the building itself. You...

Beatiful mansion hosting some local history

The place used to belong to a local rich family Rukavishnikov, they have the ex-owners study room and family dining room and ballroom restored, the house interior is impressive, with a giant mirror an...

Only for those who can understand Russian...

Almost every description is in Russian but in most rooms photo taking is prohibited. A old lady even stalks me to see if I would take a sneaky picture, although photo is allowed in that room...... If...