Kimry Art Nouveau

27 points3 km4 hours

Today we'll stroll through the historic center of what was one of the largest villages in the Russian Empire. Before the revolution, Kimry was home to peasant shoemakers who supplied leather goods and footwear to practically the whole country. Every peasant or merchant felt duty-bound to build a bright, handsome house to stand out from the neighbors. That's why Kimry has kept a unique set of peasant-built architecture, which we'll explore from every angle on today's walk.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

📜 Learn the city's history
🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras
🔍🖼️ Spot interesting details

Route points (27)

House of Vasily Dmitrievich Sobtsov in Kimry

Point on route “Kimry Art Nouveau”

Point 27

House of Vasily Dmitrievich Sobtsov

🏟️ Architectural landmark • 📜 Historic site

Historical Background

The building was put up in 1895 by Sobtsov, a peasant who bought up and resold footwear. It stands out for its bright eclectic decor and a turret with a checkerboard roof. The original gates and wrought-iron details in the archway have survived, and in the inner courtyard there's still a balcony with a pattern of river anchors.