The Kursk Region is rich in architectural landmarks that reflect the Region’s history, its architectural styles and cultural traditions. These include estates, churches, memorial complexes, and buildings associated with various historical periods.
The building of the Boys Secondary School in the city of Kursk is a cultural heritage site of regional significance. The building is a striking example of Classicism architecture. The school was founded on February 23 of 1808, on the basis of the Chief Public School.
The Baryatinsky’s Estate Maryino in the village of Maryino is a cultural heritage site of federal significance. The estate was built by Ivan Baryatinsky as the chief residence of the princely family. A four-story manor house with two-story wings on either side occupies the center of the estate complex. The estate was built between 1811 and 1820.
The Memorial Museum of Composer G. Sviridov in the city of Fatezh is a cultural heritage site of federal significance, which was opened in commemoration of the 90th Birth Anniversary of the classic composer. It was established as a branch of the Kursk Regional Museum of Local History. The museum is housed in a historic mansion built in 1868, two floors of which in the early 20th century were occupied by the Post and Telegraph Office, while the third floor was converted into service flats.
The Building of the Noble Assembly in Kursk is a cultural heritage site of federal significance. It is located on one of the city’s main historic streets - Sonin Street. It was built in 1877. The building’s architecture is in the eclectic style, which was dominant in the architecture of the mid-19th century, and is consistent with the style of other city buildings of that period.
The postage stamps provide images of the following landmarks: the building of the Boys Secondary School in the city of Kursk (1808); the Baryatinsky’s Estate Maryino in the village of Maryino (1811–1820); the Memorial Museum of Composer G. Sviridov in the city of Fatezh (1868); and the Building of the Noble Assembly in Kursk (1877).
Architects - Mikhailov V., Pakhomov P., Lebedev A.
Sculptors - Krivolapov N., Minin I., Zhilenkov A.
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