- The Bolsheviks had their headquarters at the Smolny Convent during the Russian Revolution of 1917. Now it is part of the St. Petersburg State University.
- While alive generation learned in Soviet schools, Smolny Convent, or simply "Smolny" will be associated with Lenin.Even after decades in the history of the...
- ...deck in the city, with the spectacular panoramic view of the Neva bend, Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge, Smolny Convent of the Resurrection, and other sights.
- Smolny Cathedral St Petersburg - Smolny Cathedral is a part of Smolny Convent or the Smolny Convent of the Resurrection, located at the Ploschad Rastrelli.
- Today, Smolny Cathedral is used primarily as a concert hall and the surrounding convent buildings house various offices and government institutions.
- Smolny Convent or Smolny Convent of the Resurrection , located on Ploschad Rastrelli, on the left bank of the River Neva in Saint Petersburg, Russia, consists of...
- It was renamed as Smolny Convent. It was consecrated as a cathedral of all educational institutions in the name of the Resurrection of Christ in 1748.
- Unveiled in 1748, the construction of the convent was ordered by Elizabeth Petrovna (future Empress Elizabeth I), daughter of Peter the Great.
- The wooden model of the Smolny Convent made F. Rastrelli's work-room still remains. It gives a nice concept of the architect's idea.