Russian architecture boasts globally renowned structures reflecting diverse historical eras and styles. These masterpieces captivate tourists with their grandeur and cultural significance.
Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow
Ivan IV commissioned this 16th-century symbol of Russia. Postnik Yakovlev designed its explosive kaleidoscope of polychrome onion domes, which exhibit unique folk-inspired patterns.
Winter Palace, St. Petersburg
Bartolomeo Rastrelli created this Baroque marvel in 1762. The turquoise-white facade stretches 200 meters, housing the State Hermitage Museum with its Jordan Staircase and gold-leaf interiors.
Peter and Paul Cathedral
Domenico Trezzini built this St. Petersburg landmark (1712-1733) within the fortress. Its 122.5m gilded spire remains the city's highest structure, housing Romanov dynasty tombs.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg
Alfred Parland's 1907 design commemorates Alexander II. Famous for its 7,500㎡ of mosaics and enameled onion domes, it exemplifies Russian Revival architecture.
Moscow State University
Lev Rudnev's Stalinist skyscraper (1953) dominates Sparrow Hills. The 240m central tower features colossal sculptures and star-topped spire, embodying Soviet monumental classicism.
Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo
Rastrelli's Rococo masterpiece near St. Petersburg dazzles with:
- 300m azure-and-white facade
- Amber Room's reconstructed 6-ton amber panels
- Grand Hall's double-light windows and gilded carvings
GUM Department Store, Moscow
Alexander Pomerantsev's 1893 glass-roofed arcade on Red Square features three-level Neo-Russian galleries with 10,000 steel-framed skylights and elegant bridges.
