🇷🇺 Discovering Moscow's Novodevichy Cemetery: A History Buff's Dream Destination! w/

#russianhistory #Moscow #cemetery
Are cemeteries in Russia a scary place? Join me and Russian actor, Richard Lee Wilson as we explore the tranquil beauty of Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, known for its peaceful atmosphere and rich history. Join us on a virtual tour of this must-see spot, where famous figures from Russian history rest in peace. Discover why this serene location is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. Uncover the secrets and stories hidden within the peaceful grounds of Novodevichy Cemetery. Make sure to add this serene oasis to your Moscow itinerary for a truly unique experience.
See the final resting places for luminary figures in history such as Chekhov, Gogol, Mayakovsky, Tupolev, and others.
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#HistoricalSpots #Travel Russia #MustSee #PeacefulDestination #TravelDestinations #moscowphotographer #orthodoxcemetery #antonchekhov, #gogol
Here are the Russian movies and TV-series Richard featured in:
- Operation Satan («Операция «Сатана»), 2018, Russia
- The sky is measured in miles («Небо измеряется милями»), 2018, Russia
- Tell her («Скажи ей»), 2020, Russia
- Mission: Amethyst («Миссия: Аметист»), 2021, Russia
- Sky («Небо»), 2021, Russia
- Hold back your crying («Плакать нельзя»), 2022, Russia
- Petropolis («Петрополис»), 2022, Russia
- Firs & needles («Елки-иголки»), 2022, Russia
- Fever («Лихорадка») 2023, Russia
- Nurnberg («Нюрнберг») 2023, Russia
- Here’s the plan («Короче, план такой»), 2023, Russia
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[@MoscovskiFotograf]

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[@MaheshMahesh-gz9fv]

The Cemetery Looks Like an Open Air Museum. Magnificent.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

That’s precisely how it feels. Open air museum.

[@sold_ludm54]

"Каждый человек - это мир, который с ним рождается и с ним умирает; под всякой могильной плитой лежит всемирная история". Генрих Гейне.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Воистину так.

[@giggling_boatswain]

9:01 In the 70s, I was at the launch of the ocean-going cargo ship Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya. It was built in the city of shipbuilders Nikolaev. The whole city gathered. Zoya's mother was also there. The cannons fired in honor of the brave girl during the descent, the orchestra played and everyone was extremely moved by the solemnity of the moment. I still remember this. And of course we all remember the stories of such heroes from childhood.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

What a wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing.

[@garysenn4809]

Thank You for doing something original! This cemetery is a landmark in itself. All the famous and legendary people buried there... Fascinating!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

It really is a fascinating place. Thanks for watching.

[@user-oy1mt5el8p]

До слез...все известные неординарные люди....так и хочется крикнуть..... " Здравствуйте ,мы вас помним..." !!!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Я чувствовал то же самое.

[@astroantares]

And the Novodevichy Monastery is one of the Pearls of Moscow, of course

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

It truly is.

[@Dixis]

I like to go in these Moscow cemetery toours by myself, they bring me the feeling like my ancestors are watching over me. 😯

[@aizhongwen]

A graveyard is a peaceful last place as life is restricted. Thanks for sharing the hero's grave statue in greeny environment.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

I’m glad you enjoyed the short tour.

[@Akuliakuli]

So cool! Wish it was a longer video, fascinating place. Thank you!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you. We’ll have to film a part 2.

[@user-yr2in5il6x]

I don't know what other cultures and nations think, but I think that there is no safer and more peaceful place than a cemetery, because there you can rest your soul and body and think about the past, present and future, draw conclusions about some problem, about immortality, human coexistence and infinity, and rest your soul and body, I always leave the cemetery happy, never sad, I could sleep quite peacefully and get a good night's sleep there!there you realize that you are just a human guest on the planet, your own among your own, you encourage yourself for the future and realize that you have become from the earth and to the earth you will go, nothing terrible!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

You’ve encapsulated my entire experience while at Novodevichy. Thanks for your comment.

[@user-um1rl7zm2g]

Да, я согласна с вами. Только на днях я посетила могилу своих родителей и ушла умиротворенной и спокойной, почти счастливой.

[@user-un8ym2fc5t]

Я очень рада, что Вы знаете и изучаете историю теперь уже нашей РОССИИ❤

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Это завораживает.

[@AndreyAndrey-gm7hi]

The name Luzhniki derives from the flood meadows in the bend of Moskva River where the stadium was built, translating roughly as "The Meadows" Not for mayor Luzhkov

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@user-sj6sx6id4z]

@@MoscovskiFotograf Есть даже анекдот из бандитских 90-х. Встречают бандиты Лужкова и спрашивают у него "ты кто?". Он отвечает я мэр Лужков. А те "каких таких лужков?"

[@user-vs5fh2jj9c]

Очень оригинальный выбор места и действительно, что может быть спокойнее кладбища)))

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@ElenaN1273]

О, старые московские кладбища - это целая история! На Ваганьковском обрели покой Сергей Есенин и Владимир Высоцкий, на Введенском - Николай Озеров и Федор Гааз и многие-многие другие. Спасибо, было очень интересно 👍🏻

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@fidelcastrova4978]

So many historic people in there ,change the outcome of the future 🇷🇺☦️❤️💤 amazing journalism guys 🤙

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FreedomSage]

That was a feast for the soul, beautiful, concise and meaningful. Thank you!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Wild-Siberia]

THIS IS AMAZING EDDIE! Please make more of these! Amazing editing awesome story line following

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you for the kind words my friend! I plan to do more in this style going forward.

[@Boba899]

Район, который мы сегодня называем Лужниками, был заселен издревле. Первые упоминания о нем можно встретить в летописи от 1638 года, где описана слобода Малые Лужники, что у Новой Девичьей обители. The area that we call Luzhniki today has been inhabited since ancient times. The first mention of it can be found in the chronicle from 1638, which describes the settlement of Malye Luzhniki, near the New Maiden Monastery.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Interesting indeed. Thank you for sharing.

[@Boba899]

My pleasure.

[@raywasabi2900]

Great video with an interesting guest! Thank you, Eddie! 🙏🏻❤️

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@agurjagur]

Hi This has been very interesting even for the Russian Moscow citizen who has never been there. There is one more famous cemetery - Troekurovskoye where are a lot of new age of famous people are buried.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you I’ll check it out one day.

[@astroantares]

Thank you, great video. And no matter what, it makes you smile. And it brings Joy

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you so much!

[@elenacasu797]

Огромное спасибо за такую интересную экскурсию ... спасибо Вам и Вашему замечательному гостю....жаль,что так мало снято♥️🙏

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо.

[@user-gy4fs6cb4y]

Когда училась в колледже, мы частенько бывали на Ваганьковском кладбище, рядом было. Там похоронено много известных людей.

[@madrodeo425]

The artwork they did for the tombstone is simply breathtaking..

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Impressive indeed.

[@madrodeo425]

@@MoscovskiFotograf the kind of respect they pay to the heroes of the country is truly blessed.

[@natnat9105]

Комментарий для развития канала. С пожеланиями дальнейших успехов!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@sofiagolding1451]

Thank you !❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[@Alexander23005]

Great actor and a wise man!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thanks for watching!

[@rukaKremlya2024]

Thank you very much for a guest and interesting walk 👍🏻. Much appreciated.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@bukvarem]

Помню, как отец читал нам с братом рассказы Чехова перед сном, вместо сказок. Нам очень нравились его юмористические и другие произведения. Мы сами часто просили отца почитать нам именно Чехова на ночь. До сих пор в деталях помню, как выглядела эта толстая книга, от которой исходил интересный, немножко сладковатый запах старой бумаги. Детство...✨

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

What a cherished memory.

[@suegreene1]

Super interesting cemetery, they are several famous cemeteries in the world, as Pere Lachaise in Paris, the Jewish cemetery in Praha, and the Recoleta in Buenos Aires, I can imagine that Italy must have some, I know that there is a Genoese that go back to the late Roman Empire, and Milan's that that is a skyscraper.

[@astroantares]

We can say that there are also several interesting cemeteries in Moscow and St. Petersburg

[@IgorFlyskyhigh]

Thank you, great video with surprising topic today! Very interesting ) Novodevichy convent park is one of my favorite places to walk, visit here in summer and spend time near the pond, absolutely great vibes :)

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ozzyolof9209]

Watching this makes me more determined than ever to visit Russia, Salutations from Australia

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Come one! Russia is waiting.

[@Whatifsomate]

Спасибо. Не знал, что Чехов там похоронен

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

It’s like going back in time.

[@HorusHeresist]

На Новодевичьем вся национальная элита российская прошлых дней и веков. Кого там только нет, обязательно хотя бы раз в жизни стоит посетить.

[@Shumaev]

Awesome video guys, thank you, watching from Straya😊

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thanks for watching!

[@miamia-rk9rp]

Amazing walk!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you!

[@larisadahlem6432]

Тоже хочу побродить на Новодевичьем!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Это увлекательная прогулка. Рекомендую.

[@yastyman]

Спасибо, это необычно! Продолжайте в том же духе ))

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@mariannachartier3247]

Great video 🙏🏻

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you 🙌

[@Yul-rl1uc]

О, надо сходить. Прикольное место

[@zimargo]

Какое потрясающее видео! Спасибо!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо большое!

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

Там красивый памятник у Надежды Алилуевой.

[@user-kf9rv2zt9t]

Спасибо

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

Симпатичные ребята!

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@pantyukovk]

не припомню подобных видео, о посещении кладбищ.

[@Sergei_Igel]

Вау! Потрясающий выпуск.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@Natalka-Lav]

Это один из лучших роликов, которые я когда-либо видела. Кладбище - это история, это музей, это память и корни общества и фундамент будущего это не переписать так просто. А еще это реальность, а не голливудщина, здесь и горе и счастье и добро и зло и прошлое и будущее, особенно, когда лежат свежие цветы и могилка заботливо ухожена, значит родные друзья и поклонники воспитаны правильно и несут твоё знамя дальше. И очень странно, потому что это место мёртвых, но всё оживает и в твоём сердце и в твоей памяти и эмоции, оживают образы и деяния. И люди ставшие историей и внёсшие свою каплю в сегодняшний мир, становятся гораздо реалистичнее именно там, чем просто в разговоре или в книге, или на фото. Кладбище это сильнейший артефакт общества и человечества.😊🌹

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо большое! 🙏🏼

[@svo984]

name of the stadium has nothing to do with Luzhkov and it is not named after him

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@user-dq8rh7hy6r]

❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо!

[@JOHN-ZOV]

Eddie is Victor Tsoi from the Russian rock band KINO buried in that cemetery? This was a very interesting video my friend 🧡

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you! I believe Victor Tsoy is buried in St Petersburg.

[@sofiagolding1451]

❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌺🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@svensulzmann4282]

That people aren’t nearly as scary as the living can be. The dead are dead no threat.

[@user-sm5mc9xq4i]

It is very funny to hear that the Luzhniki were named after Luzhkov (the former mayor of Moscow)..😅The name Luzhniki originates from the word "luzhnik" - "a small meadow, a meadow among puddles, lakes". The territory of the Luzhniki used to be covered with a meadow, which was flooded by the Moskva River in high water. After the decline of the water, there were many puddles-lakes. Due to the danger of military incursions and the threat of almost annual floods, this low-lying coast was built up slowly.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Yes we know. Thanks for the information.

[@AndyKos]

By no means, the stadium and the area known as Luzhniky was named after the corrupt mayor of Moscow Yuriy Luzhkov. The original historic name comes after the village absord by the city of Moscow, which is typical for other toponims as well.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@monaliza3334]

😂 That's a total fake story... The first mention of Luzhniki dates back to the 15th century. It was a fairly vast territory southwest of Moscow, which began to be actively developed by the beginning of the 17th century. It is believed that the name of these lands came from the vast meadows in the bend of the Moscow River. Construction of the stadium began in March 1955 and lasted 450 days. The construction in the south-west of Moscow was a matter of national importance, volunteers from all over the country took part in it. Luzhkov had nothing to do with it...

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

I love it when even Russians can’t even agree on history while refuting a point. 😆

[@ninaboomer4235]

Seagal associates not much with Chekhov, more -- with the theatre, where his plays were performed.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thank you for watching!

[@Apuka1982]

He said the Seagull symbol is from the Chekhov play of same name, and he said some graves are connexted with Chekhov,some with the theater

[@user-ho9dt6tb4d]

Здесь все; Никита, Стас, Гена, Турбо и Дюша Метёлкин...

[@IgorOsenin]

Эдди, вы наверняка уже знаете мое отношение к вам и к людям кто осмелился переехать к нам в Россию. Но это Спорная локация. Люди конечно великие и плиты красивые, но ведь весна!)

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Спасибо.

[@Flitalidapouet]

No damages at the art and tombs, can't see that in Canada where cemetery are routinely desacrated, so much so the news don't report it anymore. Hope the occupants noise and banters did not bother you too much 🤣🤣🤣

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

The level of care and respect shown to the dead is impressive.

[@natnat9105]

Почему-то комментарии не отображаются, странно.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Я не знаю.

[@TreeGreenOak]

Unlike American movies Russian movies don't end well. Thanks to Chekov. Life doesn't end well and that is how it is.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

It isn’t how well your life ends, but how well you lived it. I think Chekhov would agree now.

[@Apuka1982]

not chekhov...anna karenina ends good? Brothers karamazov? Leemontov, pushkin.. all bad endings...

[@pantyukovk]

0:47 тычет в пальцем в Дэни из интуристов 8)

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

Loozhnicky has nothing to do with Loozhkov!😁😆😅

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@RobertHalterman00]

How many Americans do you think are in Russia currently? PS I’m an American in Moscow.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

I haven’t a clue but would like to know. I personally know 4. Where are you from?

[@RobertHalterman00]

@@MoscovskiFotograf I’m from South Carolina. I’m currently in the Babushkinsky District in Moscow.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

@@RobertHalterman00 nice. I’m in Khovrino.

[@user-se1ro4sy4z]

0:43 ооо, это же Дэнчик из Skyeng

[@mikemikelson8767]

Сам монастырь вообще-то исторически один из самых знаменитых. Во-первых как и все другие - это государева крепость, денег у русского государства вечно не было, так что монастыри, богатевшие на земельных и денежных вкладах "на помин души" надо было как-то использовать. Вот во-первых это было строительство стен и защитных сооружений, гарнизона и припасов для "осадного сидения", а позднее и "наряда"(то есть пушек, боеприпасов и прислуги). Во-вторых обучение, богадельни, странноприимные дома и забота о старых и увечных. Как работала тогдашняя система соцподдержки в монастырях не знаю, честно говоря, а вот за оборонительными функциями следили строго. В-третьих в церкви и монастыри отдавали на хранение заключённые договора, насколько помню, логика тут простая и понятная, вроде как святые люди, отрешены от мирского, не обманут и если что засвидетельствуют. Конкретно Новодевичий - место, куда постригались представительницы практически всех знатнейших московских и не только родов вплоть до царевен и цариц. Жена царя - это навсегда и после его смерти или в результате развода чаще всего царицы принимали постриг. Причины разводов бывали разные, но официально чаще всего две - неспособность родить наследника или супружеская измена, смутно припоминаю, что кого-то обвиняли в колдовстве и опоении неким "зельем", но запамятовал, было ли это связано непосредственно с царём. Путь после такого был ровно один - в монастырь и скорее всего именно в этот. Могли, конечно, и на тот свет спровадить, но в отношении женщин такое всё же бывало нечасто. Так что гламурнейшее место было и без кладбища, сплошь высшая знать.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@svensulzmann4282]

Thanks great history vignette

[@1977sardo]

Please, tell him that nearby Luzhniki stadium isn't named after Mayor Luzhkov :D

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Yes, he knows. 15 people already mentioned in comments. 😂 Thanks for pointing it out.

[@Apuka1982]

thanks...yep, I figured it out, 😅 ashamed ,

[@andreyansimov5442]

Im kinda photographer too. I like to do it at least. I just cant not to take my phone out of bag and make pictures. Unfortunately, I cant say this about my DSLR. I would, but Its just more common to have just smartphone. Question to Richard. How do you understand Mayakovskys poetry? I mean, in Russian, half are words and half is rythm, because his words go in weird way. Something like rap. Mayakovsky is a poet rapper for me.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Great question! I’ve passed it on to Richard.

[@garic80]

Great video, one piece of advice - don’t smile like that in our cemeteries, you’re not on the Hollywood Walk of Fae, we have a different attitude towards death than in Western culture, more respectful. 👍

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

No disrespect was intended I assure you.

[@olgatarasova-chelpanova1109]

Such a rude remark! When I visit my Family's place of burial at Donskoy Monastery, I always smile - I pay them a visit and imagine that they are happy that I came.

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

@@olgatarasova-chelpanova1109 🙏🏼

[@user-sj6sx6id4z]

Тоесть когда в воскресенье я повезу сына на Новодевичье навестить могилы его прапрадеда, прадеда и остальных родственников улыбаться нельзя? Спасибо что напомнил...

[@Apuka1982]

Thats not even part of our culture...thats a western influence,the sad,gloomy weeping nonstop attitude...did you know we russians used ro have picnics in cemetaries,do you think we ate sadly?

[@user-rz5nu9zl1r]

Зоя Космодемьянская запечатлена в позе в которой её положили на землю сняв с виселицы...

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-nv4ci8ji9v]

The very first cemetery that you visited in Russia was .... RED SQUARE!!! And the first grave.... LENIN'S MAUSOLEUM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kremlin_Wall_Necropolis

[@MoscovskiFotograf]

Who said?