Slipping through time, imagine Moscow in the 18th century. The Malý Vlas’evskij Lane was known as the Godeiny Lane, named after a certain P. P. Godein. We stand now before the Malý Vlas’evskij Lane Plaque, a testament to the lane’s rich history. The plaque commemorates the lane’s original name, which was derived from the Church of St. Vlasius in Staraya Konyushennaya Sloboda. This church, dating back to the 17th century, honored St. Vlasius, the patron saint of livestock. The name “Maly Vlasyevsky,” meaning “Small Vlasyevsky,” likely distinguished it from a larger thoroughfare associated with St. Vlasius. The lane’s name reflects a common practice of naming streets after prominent landmarks or religious figures. In 1960, during the Soviet era, the lane was renamed Taneeyykh Street, after the composer and pianist Sergei Taneyev. The modern Malý Vlas’evskij Lane Plaque, erected in 1994, restores the historical name and acknowledges the connection to the Church of St. Vlasius. It serves as a reminder of the layers of history embedded within Moscow’s streets. This plaque invites us to consider the evolution of this place. It whispers tales of devotion, of bustling markets, and of the changing tides of time.
Malchish-Kibalchish Statue
“Who was Malchish-Kibalchish?” I wonder if that’s what you’re asking yourselves as you gaze upon this statue. The Malchish-Kibalchish Statue