the faded riverbank
Warmest Welcome to Our Page! Learn more about the Nightingale region of Kursk
There is nothing in this village!
But is it true?
Other than shopping centers, cinemas, nightclubs, and Lenina street. "What else could you discover here?'" A common dialogue that we can listen frequently among the visitors or students who come to Kursk. With much accumulated effort, research and time, our team aims to provide you with the knowledge of some unique history, faded stories, cool facts and some amazing places in Kursk.
There is much more than meets the eye about this introvertly charming city. But due to scarce information, people often misjudge this "village". The only problem is we often fail to appreciate what has been just right in front of our eyes the whole time. Rich history, headturning wooden architecture,
soul soothing nature is what we sought after when we travel, and Kursk has it all.
soul soothing nature is what we sought after when we travel, and Kursk has it all.
Let's do some exploring together!
Local Legends
Find out who are these interesting Kursk born who range from astronomers, secret spies to revolutionary Soviet painters and writers.
Find out who are these interesting Kursk born who range from astronomers, secret spies to revolutionary Soviet painters and writers.
Faded Landmarks
Unique infrastructures that once existed but not anymore, will help you understand how was life like in Kursk back then in the previous centuries. Prepare to be bedazzled.
Unique infrastructures that once existed but not anymore, will help you understand how was life like in Kursk back then in the previous centuries. Prepare to be bedazzled.
Let's Travel
It is time for you to travel locally and explore the hidden gems scattered around Kursk region. In our guide, you will know how to reach there and also learn some historical facts connected to the location.
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It is time for you to travel locally and explore the hidden gems scattered around Kursk region. In our guide, you will know how to reach there and also learn some historical facts connected to the location.
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Remarkable Incidents
Find out some events and incidence that are equally jaw-dropping and sorrowful which took place.
Find out some events and incidence that are equally jaw-dropping and sorrowful which took place.
Kursk Sculptures 101
Saw a sculpture while strolling but you have no idea what it truly symbolizes. Say no more as we got you covered. A simple guide to most frequent sculpture encounters in Kursk. Can you catch 'em all?
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Saw a sculpture while strolling but you have no idea what it truly symbolizes. Say no more as we got you covered. A simple guide to most frequent sculpture encounters in Kursk. Can you catch 'em all?
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A Story of One House
Having passed by the house, you might be wondering about the story behind: whether a repressed priest or a noble man lived there?
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Having passed by the house, you might be wondering about the story behind: whether a repressed priest or a noble man lived there?
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ABOUT US
The Faded Riverbank was established in November 2019 out of sharing our love to this little old town at the historical center of Kursk, Russia. Before modernization, Kursk being located at a hilltop was surrounded by 3 major rivers. After infrastructural development, the rivers got narrower while the riverbanks faded. Hence the story to our identity and also to tell you the main stories of what is the past Kursk all about.
We hope you make the best of our effort, and as one of our members would always say: STAY CURIOUS!
Write to us through: thefadedriverbank@gmail.com
Or subscribe for newsletter here.
The Faded Riverbank was established in November 2019 out of sharing our love to this little old town at the historical center of Kursk, Russia. Before modernization, Kursk being located at a hilltop was surrounded by 3 major rivers. After infrastructural development, the rivers got narrower while the riverbanks faded. Hence the story to our identity and also to tell you the main stories of what is the past Kursk all about.
We hope you make the best of our effort, and as one of our members would always say: STAY CURIOUS!
Write to us through: thefadedriverbank@gmail.com
Or subscribe for newsletter here.
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