hidden Arensky, Anton Semyonovich (1861-1906), a musician ARENSKY, Anton Stepanovich (1861 – 1906, Perkjarvi), composer, pianist, conductor, public figure in music. In 1882 graduated from St.Petersburg Conservatory, he was taught composition by N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. Since 1882 he worked at Moscow... more

hidden Glazunov, Aleksandr Konstantinovich (1865- 1936), a musician GLAZUNOV, Aleksandr Konstantinovich (1865– 1936), composer, conductor, teacher, public figure in music. Since 1879 he was taught music by М.А. Balakirev (piano) and by N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov (theory and composition). In 1882 he was recognized as one... more

hidden Ippolitov-Ivanov, Mikhail Mikhaylovich (1859-1935), a musician IPPOLITOV-IVANOV, Mikhail Mikhailovich (real family name Ivanov) (1859, Gatchina Town – 1935), composer, conductor, teacher, public figure in music. He studied at Estonian school at Gatchina Lutheran Church, where he also studied music, sang in an... more

hidden Leonova, Darya Mikhaylovna ( 1829-1896), an actress LEONOVA, Darya Mikhaylovna (1829, from other sources 1834 – 1896), opera and drama actress, chamber singer, teacher. Since 1849 she studied at St.Petersburg Theatre School. Since 1850 she performed as a singer and a drama actress at Aleksandrinsky... more

hidden Luga children musical school named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov LUGA TOWN CHILDREN’S MUSICAL SCHOO NAMED AFTER N.A RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (64, Kirova Av., Luga Town). It was founded in 1961, founder is Municipal Institution “Luzhsky Raion” (“Luga District”) administration. The maim specializations: piano,... more

hidden Nezhgostitsi, a country estate Nezhgostitsi, a country estate (the sanatorium "Krasny Val", the Luga district). It was the family estate of the boyars Sukins. In the 20th century the estate belonged to A.Ya. Sukin, the commandant of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Under A.Ya. Sukin... more

hidden Ostrovki, a country estate Ostrovki, an estate (the village of Ostrovki, the Vsevolozhsk District), is situated on the right bank of the Neva River. From 1777 the country house belonged to Prince G.A. Potymkin - Tavrichesky. The Palace (it was built in 1784 - 1786 according... more

hidden Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay Andreyevich (1844-1908), a musician RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Nikolay Andreyevich (1844, Tikhvin Town - 1908, Lyubensk estate S.-Petersburg Gubernia), composer, teacher, conductor, public figure. In 1862 Rimsky-Korsakov graduated from the Navy military school, until 1865 he served on board... more

hidden Smerdovitsi, a country estate Smerdovitsi, a country estate (the village of Smerdovitsi, the Volosovo district). A settlement on the territory had been since the 11-12ve century. In the 14-15th century lands belonged to the Novgorod Yury Monastery. In 1802 the village was bought... more

hidden Taytsi, urban settlement TAYTSI, an urban settlement in Gatchina District. Population: 2,600. It is situated at Taytsi railway station of the St. Petersburg-Gatchina Baltiyskaya branch. The settlement was established in 1960. There are also the villages of Bolshiye Taytsi... more

hidden "The Golden Cockerel", a children musical festival “ZOLOTOY PETUSHOK” (“GOLDEN ROOSTER”), oblast children’s contest-festival. It has been held since 2002 among the young soloists and art groups representing the Leningrad Oblast as well as towns and villages from other regions of Russia. ... more

hidden The memorial museum of N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov. The memorial museum of N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov (Tikhvin Town, 12 Rimsky-Korsakov Street), a branch of "The Museum Agency". The museum was founded in July of 1944 in the house built by Pyetr Vinovich, the composer's grandfather, in the early 19th... more

hidden Tikhvin Convent of the Presentation in the Temple The Tikhvin Convent of the Presentation in the Temple (the town of Tikhvin). It was founded on the right bank of the Tikhvinka River, probably like the Dormition Convent, according to the order of Ivan the Terrible in 1560. The wooden walls were... more

hidden Tikhvin, town TIKHVIN, town, adm. center of Tikhvin District. It is situated on the Tikhvinka River. Population: 63,300. Close to T. is the Novaya Ladoga-Yaroslavl highway. Within the town lines there is Tikhvin railway station on the St. Petersburg-Vologda... more

hidden Volosovo District VOLOSOVO DISTRICT, a part of Leningrad Oblast. Area: 2680.5 sq. km. Population: 46,900. Adm. center: Volosovo Town. The district comprises Kikerino urban settlement, and 202 rural localities. It borders Kingisepp, Lomonosov, Gatchina, and Luga... more