Discover the familiar anew

Ludi Severa is an independent guide to places across Russia. Our first journey explores Moscow and Moscow Region.

Stories grounded in sources

Our articles draw on museums, nature reserves and organisations that study and preserve heritage. Every article links to its sources. We distinguish reconstructed buildings from surviving historic structures.

Photographs of real places

We use openly licensed photographs, credit their creators and link to the original files. Resizing and cropping never change the appearance of the places themselves.

Useful when you are out exploring

Addresses, coordinates and navigation links help you plan your visit. Opening hours and prices can change, so we link to official websites for current visiting conditions.

An unhurried look at culture

We are interested in architecture, nature, art and the people connected with a place. We describe them without political commentary and make clear when information needs clarification.