* Let's take a walk through the places that changed the course of Russian history. The German Settlement, the most European part of Moscow, retains its unique charm even today. On the route: Pushkin's birthplace, Anna Mons House, Lefortovo Palace, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Lefortovsky Park, Catherine Palace. New friends, first love, acquaintance with Western art, fashion and architecture — Peter Alekseevich had all this here in the German settlement. Peter met Franz Lefort in 1689, and their friendship began from then on. At Lefort's house, Peter met Anna Mons, who became the emperor's favorite, and spent a lot of time escaping from stuffy old Moscow. Lefortovsky Park is one of the oldest parks in Moscow. The Russian emperors loved to spend time and celebrations in it, improved and decorated it. Catherine II ordered the construction of a brick palace near the park (wooden buildings often burned, they wanted something more durable). The building was under construction for 25 years and many outstanding architects of that time had a hand in its appearance. Russia's first medical school and hospital, the first hospital with an anatomical theater — the Lefortovo district was the first in many ways and had a great influence on Russian history. A walk through Moscow by Germans from the Peter the Great era, a tour of the German settlement, Lefortovo and more… To the places where the "window to Europe" was once cut!