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)

Post and Telegraph Office in Kimry

Point on route “Kimry Art Nouveau”

Point 13

Post and Telegraph Office

🏟️ Architectural landmark • 📜 Historic site

Historical Background

The post and telegraph office was probably built in 1908. In the early 20th century the Singer company rented the ground floor, while the second floor held the post and telegraph station. Remarkably, there has been a post office in this building for more than 100 years. The facade stands out from the surrounding buildings for its bright decor, which mixes elements of Neo-Greek, Art Nouveau and even Byzantine styles. A large stained-glass window on the second floor gives the house special charm.