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The Sverdlov square. The Aleksandr Nevsky cathedral

The Sverdlov square. The Aleksandr Nevsky cathedral

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Took place on: 2024-09-14

Welcome to the southern tip of the center of Novosibirsk, which is the most pleasant quarter here

The Sverdlov square is, in my opinion, the most beautiful area of the city. The Red Avenue, main street of the city, starts around here. This region is concentrated with pre-revolution and interbellum architecture of Novosibirsk. The square itself is, quite possibly, the most beautiful in Novosibirsk, displacing even Lenin Square.

Unfortunately, I didn't stride around the whole area, as I needed to get to my hobby session, but eventually I'll make a sequel to this post.

The left side of the Red Avenue starts with Aleksandr Nevsky cathedral. It was built in neo-byzantine style in the end of XIX century.

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The left side of the Red Avenue starts with Aleksandr Nevsky cathedral. It was built in neo-byzantine style in the end of XIX century.

In the soviet era the church was first transferred to "renovationists", but after they got repressed in 1937 this cathedral was getting transferred between various organizations. There were even plans to demolish it.

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In the soviet era the church was first transferred to "renovationists", but after they got repressed in 1937 this cathedral was getting transferred between various organizations. There were even plans to demolish it.

But in 1988-1989 Orthodox Church's ownership of the cathedral was restored.

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But in 1988-1989 Orthodox Church's ownership of the cathedral was restored.

My favorite trait of it are windows looking like loopholes

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My favorite trait of it are windows looking like loopholes

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The ominous clouds have gathered, but they went away soon

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The ominous clouds have gathered, but they went away soon

By this moment I've entered a church, but since there was liturgy going on, I decided not to photo anything

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By this moment I've entered a church, but since there was liturgy going on, I decided not to photo anything

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The street between an express stop (called Center!) and the square

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The street between an express stop (called Center!) and the square

The children's hospital! At first, before October revolution it was a two-floored mansion

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The children's hospital! At first, before October revolution it was a two-floored mansion

But in 1920s it got expropriated, remade into hospital and got another 2 floors

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But in 1920s it got expropriated, remade into hospital and got another 2 floors

The house of governorship, built in constructivism style in 1920s

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The house of governorship, built in constructivism style in 1920s

In the apse is a governor's public reception

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In the apse is a governor's public reception

100-flat house was built by 1937, soon after constructivism style was abandoned

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100-flat house was built by 1937, soon after constructivism style was abandoned

It's the only building in Novosibirsk, which was officially acclaimed as a global-scale architectural masterpiece!

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It's the only building in Novosibirsk, which was officially acclaimed as a global-scale architectural masterpiece!