Russia

Sutyagin House

Claimed to be the world's tallest single-family wooden structure house... or better put, one of the most amazing looking structures ever built

Why build it? According to him 'Because he can'... or at least could. The Sutyagin house was a wooden house in Arkhangelsk, Russia. The 13-story, 144-ft tall residence of a local entrepreneur... »

Outsider Architecture | Edited by jamesb and Dylan

Ulan-Ude, Russia

The Giant Lenin head of Ulan Ude

This massive glowering Lenin head gazes out over eastern Siberia

Every leader leaves behind a of trail of monuments named after them: foundations, schools, statues, and so on. Of course the biggest and the best almost always belonged to the most iron-fisted... »

Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues | Edited by Dylan and Kiri_the_Unicorn

Moskva, Russia

Miniature Moscow

Back in the tiny USSR

Take a trip back in time with this 400 square feet model. Created in 1977 by 300 workers for the 60th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, is a very detailed depiction of the USSR’s capital.... »

Small Worlds and Model Towns | Edited by Kalia_K and Trevor

Russia

Solovki

Monastery, army base, and infamous Soviet Gulag in the far Russian north

Solovki, or Solovetsky Islands as they are officially known are a tiny archipelago hidden in the most remote corner of Europe, in the far north of the continent, in Onega Bay of White Sea. Despite... »

Anomalous Islands, Crime and Punishment, Curious Places of Worship | Edited by stanestane

Russia

Lena's Stone Pillars

A remote forest of stone pillars along the Lena river

Taking a trip to Lena's Pillars is no easy task. Your trip will start in Moscow city where you will take a four day journey to the Siberian area of Yakutsk which is the equivalent flight distance... »

Natural Wonders, Martian Landscapes, Geological Oddities | Edited by Gina

Moskva, Russia

Hotel Ukraina

Tallest hotel in Europe

Back in the era when they were built, no mere mortal could enter the Seven Sisters. Outrageous legends started circulating. Cold war paranoia set in and one rumor claimed that Hotel Ukraina's... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by stanestane and Kalia_K

Moskva, Russia

Romanov Boyar Residence

Home of the future Emperors of Russia

Before becoming the Tzars of the Russian Empire, Romanovs were one of many aristocratic families jousting for power in the murky waters of imperial court politics. The family traces its lineage... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by stanestane

Moskva, Russia

Moscow State University

Gargantuan home of Russian science

The main building of Moscow State Lomonosov University looks more like a piece of scenery from a Batman movie then the home to the most prestigious institution of higher education in all of... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by stanestane

Moskva, Russia

Red Gates skyscraper

Stalinist skyscraper built with help of cryotechnology

Many dictators in history have sought to leave a permanent architectural mark on their own imperial capitals. The "Seven Sisters of Moscow," seven giant neo-gothic skyscrapers are Stalin's... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by stanestane

Moskva, Russia

Old English Yard

The "Mystery and Company of Merchant Adventurers" Elizabethan era hangout in Moscow

The Old English Yard is not a name for a landmark one would expect to encounter in the very center of Russian capital. Tucked away, beyond the far side of the Red Square this unimposing building... »

Incredible Ruins | Edited by stanestane