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 A. N. Naumov in Kimry

Point on route “Kimry Art Nouveau”

Point 26

House of A. N. Naumov

🏟️ Architectural landmark • 📜 Historic site

Historical Background

This Art Nouveau complex was built in 1910 and 1913 by Andrei Naumovich Naumov, a flax trader from the village of Smenki. Before the revolution both buildings were rented out. In the three-story building, the second and third floors were taken up by the Kimry village public club, which had a grand piano, a card table, a stage, a drama group and a buffet serving wine. The two-story building, built in 1913, housed a movie theater with the grand name of the “Record” Grand Electric Theater.