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)

Shkvarin House in Kimry

Point on route “Kimry Art Nouveau”

Point 23

Shkvarin House

📜 Historic site

Historical Background

The building dates from the mid-19th century and is a typical example of the architecture of that period. The ground floor is brick and was used for trade, while the wooden upper floor with its carved window frames was the living quarters. Today the building houses the House of Folk Art, where you can see crafts made by artisans of the Kimry district.