Bugrov Homeless Shelter, Historic homeless shelter in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
The four-story brick building stands near the Kremlin towers, featuring traditional 19th-century Russian architectural elements with symmetrical window arrangements.
Local philanthropist A.P. Bugrov funded the construction of this shelter between 1880 and 1883 to provide accommodation for individuals without homes.
The experiences of residents at this shelter influenced Maxim Gorky's renowned theatrical work 'The Lower Depths', which depicts social conditions of the time.
The structure currently houses the Federal Migration Service office of Nizhny Novgorod, located at coordinates 56.329485, 43.997432 on Rozhdestvenskaya Street.
This shelter represents one of the earliest organized responses to homelessness in 19th-century Russia, marking a shift in social welfare approaches.
Location: Nizhny Novgorod
Inception: 1880
GPS coordinates: 56.32948,43.99743
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:38
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