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To the east of Torgovaya Square, on Vasilievskaya Street, are the old buildings of the Vasilievsky Monastery. Legends associate the foundation of the monastery with Prince Vladimir the Red Sun and the baptism of the Vladimir-Suzdal land. Short story

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The temple in honor of the prophet Elijah, erected in Sergiev Posad in the second half of the 18th century, is considered one of the best measurements of parish churches built according to the canons of the Moscow baroque. Unlike many other churches, Ilyinskaya survived years of struggle

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The city quarters of Ivanovo, among which this church stands, were formerly called Dmitrovskaya Sloboda. And even now the townspeople say - on Dmitrovka. The temple is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the regional center. Picturesque five-domed church and high

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A trendy place where you can walk and have fun in the capital of Tatarstan is the long embankment along the left bank of the Kazanka. It stretches for 1.5 km from the stone walls of the Kazan Kremlin to the Kazan cultural center. There is a lot of entertainment on the modern boardwalk

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Address: Moscow Kremlin, between Troitskaya and Srednyaya Arsenalnaya towers Date of construction: 1516 Tower height: 13.5 m.Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 09.1 & 34; N 37 ° 36 & 39; 46.1 & 34; E Contents: Brief history Construction work on the construction

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Address: Estonia, Tallinn, Toompea Rise Start of construction: 1895 End of construction: 1900 Author of the project: Mikhail Timofeevich Preobrazhensky Coordinates: 59 ° 26 & 39; 08.6 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 20.8 & 34; E Contents: Short description

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The history of the Svyato-Vvedenskaya monastery began in March 1991, but it was not created from scratch. From the beginning of the 20th century, there was already a temple in the city, which was called the Red Church for the color of the walls. It was he who became the center of the new monastery. Among other monasteries

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Today we are outraged when water is cut off and we take for granted uninterrupted water supply in apartments. But only 150 years ago, our ancestors did not have such benefits of civilization. A Brief History The inhabitants of Vladimir were constantly experiencing difficulties

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The history of the Kostroma church dedicated to the Most Merciful Savior begins in the 17th century. The brick church that has survived to this day is one of the most interesting religious buildings in the city. And although this temple was built already during the reign of Catherine II,

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At the intersection of the main streets of the Russian city, there is a monastery, which dates back to the 14th century. According to legend, the women's monastery was founded by the wife of Dmitry Donskoy - Princess Evdokia. Many trials fell to the lot of the monastery. It was completely destroyed

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Among other Orthodox monasteries in Russia, the ancient monastery in the capital of Tatarstan occupies a special place. It was here, not far from the Kazan Kremlin, that the miraculous icon of the Kazan Mother of God was found. Since the 16th century, the monastery has been for women,

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The central square of the city is interesting in that it has preserved an integral architectural ensemble, consisting of buildings built at the beginning of the 19th century.Borshchev's house, fire tower, guardhouse and public places perfectly fit into the spatial perspective

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On the northern outskirts of Suzdal, on the steep left bank of the Kamenka River, stands the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery. The territory of the monastery is bounded by fortress walls with a length of almost one and a half kilometers and battle towers. A Brief History of Spaso-Evfimiev

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There are so many attractions in the capital of Great Britain London.Unique monuments of architecture, Wembley stadium, palaces and ... sewerage. Contents: Yes, yes, it is the London sewer that is not only a tourist attraction

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The oldest cathedral on the territory of the monastery was built in the 17th century. According to its name, the famous monastery got its name from Svyato-Vvedenskaya Optina Hermitage. The beautiful five-domed cathedral is one of the main adornments of the monastery and the temple, where every day

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Tourists and believers who enter the Optina Hermitage through the southern gate see a light metal pavilion with an Orthodox cross to the right of the entrance. This is a canopy chapel where a beautiful mosaic icon of the Mother of God is kept. History and architectural

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A picturesque Russian city stands near a sharp turn of the Volga, 230 km from Moscow. For more than ten centuries, Uglich has not lost its charm and preserved ancient monasteries, picturesque temples and mansions. Tourists love a small town for its comfort, calm atmosphere

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More than 140 years have passed since the death of the first mayor of Murom, Aleksey Vasilyevich Ermakov, and his good deeds are still alive today. Brief history and description For example, a water tower located at the intersection of st. Lenin and Soviet,

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The Pyatnitskaya Church in Suzdal is located in the western part of the former settlement, between the Kremlin and the Trade Rows. Brief history The temple was originally wooden, but in 1772 it was replaced by the existing stone one, consecrating the throne in honor of Nicholas

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The ancient men's monastery, located in the western part of Kostroma, stands alone among the Russian monasteries. It stands out not only for its ancient history dating back to the XIV century. This monastery played a leading role in the formation of the royal dynasties of the Godunovs

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In the very center of Uglich, next to Uspenskaya Square, there is a brick tower. One and a half hundred years ago, such buildings were built in almost all Russian cities. From the high tower, firefighters scanned the streets, watched if any house or shed was on fire, and in

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Address: Moscow, Nikitsky Boulevard, 12 A Date of foundation: 1918 Coordinates: 55 ° 45 & 39; 22.1 & 34; N 37 ° 35 & 39; 59.7 & 34; E Content: In the center of the Russian capital is one of the most famous museums in Moscow - Museum of the East. In 1918 with

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One of the most famous cathedrals and temples in Kazan - Epiphany Cathedral is known far beyond the borders of Tatarstan. Under its vaults, the singer Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin was baptized and the famous ethnographer and missionary Evfimiy Aleksandrovich Malov conducted services. Cathedral

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Address: Estonia, Tallinn, Toompea hill Coordinates: 59 ° 26 & 39; 18.9 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 27.8 & 34; E, 59 ° 26 & 39; 15.7 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 31.6 & 34; E, 59 ° 26 & 39; 06.1 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 13.0 & 34; E, 59 ° 26 & 39; 14.1 & 34; N 24 ° 44 & 39; 15.7 & 34; E Contents: Brief

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