Temple of Kozma and Demian, Murom, Vladimir Province, Russia
Ancient Temple of Kozma and Demian. Murom is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the 9th century CE, Murom was the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finno-Ugric people called Murom... More
Altar of the Orthodox Church of Belovezhskaya Pushcha.
View of the altar of the Orthodox Church of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Вид алтаря православной Беловежской церкви.
The family of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II visited his relatives in...
Семья Российского Императора Николая Второго в гостях у родственников в Германии. Любительские фотографии из альбома императорской семьи Романовых. 1899-1900 гг. Хранение: ГАРФ (Государственный Архив Российско... More
Arkhangelsk in 1917. Albert Thomas travel to Russia.
Socialist Albert Thomas was WWI ardent supporter, standing on social-chauvinist position. After the 1917 February Revolution, he traveled to Russia, where he negotiated with the Provisional Government and the P... More
Arkhangelsk (Archangel) Church of the Annunciation
Arkhangelsk (Russian: Арха́нгельск, also known in English as Archangel and Archangelsk, lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea. The city spreads for over 40 kilometers (... More
Solombala. Cathedral of the Savior's Transfiguration - Arkhangelsk (Ar...
Solombala. Cathedral of the Savior's Transfiguration - Arkhangelsk (Archangel) Соломбала. Собор Спаса Преображения
Cathedral, Onega, Arkhangelsk region, Russia, White Sea.
The river Onega before the appearance of Arkhangelsk was the main driver of the Russian North when the owner of the White Sea was the Solovetsky Monastery, to which it served as the shortest route. The estuary ... More
Cathedral of the Exultation, Onega, Arkhangelsk region, Russia, White ...
The river Onega before the appearance of Arkhangelsk was the main driver of the Russian North when the owner of the White Sea was the Solovetsky Monastery, to which it served as the shortest route. The estuary ... More
The church of Nicholas the Wonderworker in Sura on the Sura River. Arc...
One of the oldest settlements on Pinega. Mentioned in the Novgorod document of 1471 as "Sura filthy." The village was part of the Kevrol, Pinega and Arkhangelsk districts. the birthplace of John of Kronstadt: R... More
Surroundings of Kholmogory. Holy Trinity Antonievo-Sii Monastery
View of the Anthony-Siya Monastery. Kholmogory was first mentioned in the charter charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich 1138 as the Novgorod "Ivani-Pogost". The name of Kholmogory (originally Kol... More
Shenkursk Church, Russian Empire, 19th century
Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveyard was bought by the Novgorod posadnik S... More
Shenkursk in Arkhangelsk Gubernia, Russia, located on the right bank o...
Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveyard was bought by the Novgorod posadnik S... More
Shenkursk wooden church view, Russian Empire, 19th century
Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveyard was bought by the Novgorod posadnik S... More
Nativity Cathedral. Alexandrov, Russian Empire
Alexandrov has been known since the middle of the 14th century. Since 15th century a place of rest for the Moscow princes. In 1509-1515 a large complex of the prince's residence was built. Was the main politica... More
Dmitrievsky Cathedral, Vladimir Province
Dmitrievsky Cathedral was built in 1191 at the time of the highest power and flourishing of the great Vladimir principality by the Grand Duke Vladimir of Vsevolod Yurievich the Big Nest in honor of his heavenly... More
Postcard, Dmitrievsky Cathedral, Vladimir
Dmitrievsky Cathedral was built in 1191 at the time of the highest power and flourishing of the great Vladimir principality by the Grand Duke Vladimir of Vsevolod Yurievich the Big Nest in honor of his heavenly... More
Knyaginin monastery. The iconostasis of the warm Kazan church (chapel ...
Knyaginin monastery. The iconostasis of the warm Kazan church (chapel of St. John Chrysostom). The beginning of XX century. Княгинин монастырь. Иконостас тёплой Казанской церкви (придела Иоанна Златоуста). Начало XX в.
Vyazniki of Vladimir Gubernia - view from the west
Vyazniki history starts from the ancient city-fortress Yaropolch-Zalessky, founded by Prince Yaropolk Vladimirovich in 1135-1138. The city was burnt in 1239 by the troops of Batu and Subedey. The new city was b... More
Ivanovo - Church of Elijah the Prophet in Vorobiev
Church of Elijah the Prophet in Vorobiev Ivanovo originated in the XV century. By 1579 the Pokrovsky Monastery was founded. The first written mention is found in 1608 in the books of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.... More
Illuminations of Count Nostitz. Album.
Церковь Рождества (Путинки) в Москве. Church of the Nativity (Putinki) in Moscow.
Brest Litovsk during WWI during World War I
On August 4th, 2015, Warsaw, the capital of Russian Poland, surrendered to Germans without a fight. Fortresses at Kovno and Brest-Litovsk, among several others, capitulated. By September 18th when the fortress ... More
Verkolsky Monastery, Pinega, Arkhangelsk region, Russia
Vercolsky Monastery. Pinega is one of the oldest settlements in the Arkhangelsk region. By decree of Empress Catherine II in 1780, on the site of the abolished Kevrol district and part of the Dvinsky county, th... More
Surroundings of Kholmogory. Holy Trinity Antonievo-Sii Monastery
View of the Anthony-Siya Monastery. Kholmogory was first mentioned in the charter charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich 1138 as the Novgorod "Ivani-Pogost". The name of Kholmogory (originally Kol... More
Surroundings of Kholmogory. Holy Trinity Antonievo-Sii Monastery
Surroundings of Kholmogory. View of the Antonievo-Sii Monastery Окрестности Холмогор. Вид Антониево-Сийского монастыря.
Shenkursk wooden church next to the chathedral
Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveyard was bought by the Novgorod posadnik S... More
Free children library, Astrakhan
Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its values are home to several Russian Orthodox churches, including the... More
Alexandrov - Pokrovsky Cathedral in the Assumption Monastery.
Pokrovsky Cathedral in the Assumption Monastery. Alexandrov has been known since the middle of the 14th century. Since 15th century a place of rest for the Moscow princes. In 1509-1515 a large complex of the pr... More
Vladimir, Golden Gate from the roof
The Golden Gate was built by the Vladimir princely masters in 1164. During the time of Andrei Bogolyubsky, the city was surrounded by an extended shaft and had seven entrance gates (Golden, Copper, Irininy, Sil... More
Vladimir, The Nikolo-Galeyskaya Church.
Vladimir, The Nikolo-Galeyskaya Church. Владимир, Николо-Галейская церковь.
Vladimir, view of the Assumption Cathedral.
Vladimir, the Assumption Cathedral. Владимир, Успенский Собор. Public domain photograph of a historical landmark building in Russia, Russian architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl ... More
Assumption Cathedral., Russian Empire, 19th century
Vladimir, the Assumption Cathedral. Владимир, Успенский Собор.
Vladimir, the postcard with Assumption Cathedral.
Vladimir, the Assumption Cathedral. Владимир, Успенский Собор. Public domain photograph of a historical landmark building in Russia, Russian architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl ... More
Bogolyubsky Monastery - Vladimir.
Bogolyubsky Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin - a female Orthodox monastery in the village of Bogolyubovo, Vladimir region, occupies the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky - the only civ... More
Vladimir - Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin
Bogolyubsky Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin - a female Orthodox monastery in the village of Bogolyubovo, Vladimir region, occupies the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky - the only civ... More
Vyazniki of Vladimir Gubernia - central part
Vyazniki history starts from the ancient city-fortress Yaropolch-Zalessky, founded by Prince Yaropolk Vladimirovich in 1135-1138. The city was burnt in 1239 by the troops of Batu and Subedey. The new city was b... More
Ivanovo - St. George Square and the Church of the Nativity of Christ
St. George Square and the Church of the Nativity of Christ Ivanovo originated in the XV century. By 1579 the Pokrovsky Monastery was founded. The first written mention is found in 1608 in the books of the Trin... More
Ivanovo - Ancient cemetery church
Ancient cemetery church Ivanovo originated in the XV century. By 1579 the Pokrovsky Monastery was founded. The first written mention is found in 1608 in the books of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. During the Time ... More
Ivanovo - Panskaya Street, Lower Marketplace.
Panska Street, Nizhny Bazaar. Ivanovo originated in the XV century. By 1579 the Pokrovsky Monastery was founded. The first written mention is found in 1608 in the books of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. During the... More
Ivanovo - The Church of the Savior
The Church of the Savior Ivanovo originated in the XV century. By 1579 the Pokrovsky Monastery was founded. The first written mention is found in 1608 in the books of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. During the Time... More
Murom, Church of St. George., Russian Empire
Church of St. George. Murom is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the 9th century CE, Murom was the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finno-Ugric people called Muromians and menti... More
Illuminations of Count Nostitz. Album.
Foros Church near Baidar Gate, built by A.G. Kuznetsov. Церковь Фороса у Байдарских ворот, построенная А.Г. Кузнецовым.
Streets of Brest-Litovsk during WWI
On August 4th, 2015, Warsaw, the capital of Russian Poland, surrendered to Germans without a fight. Fortresses at Kovno and Brest-Litovsk, among several others, capitulated. By September 18th when the fortress ... More
Arkhangelsk in 1917. Albert Thomas travel to Russia.
Socialist Albert Thomas was WWI ardent supporter, standing on social-chauvinist position. After the 1917 February Revolution, he traveled to Russia, where he negotiated with the Provisional Government and the P... More
Church of All Sorrowful Mother of God (Hospital) - Arkhangelsk (Archan...
Church of All Sorrowful Mother of God (Hospital) Церковь Всех Скорбящей Божией Матери (Госпитальная)
Horse Carriage. Arkhangelsk (Archangel)
Arkhangelsk (Russian: Арха́нгельск, also known in English as Archangel and Archangelsk, lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea. The city spreads for over 40 kilometers (... More
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin. 1887 - Mezen
Mezen was founded in the 16th century on the site of Okladnikova (Bolshoy) settlement (Sokolnya Nova) and Kuznetsova (Malaya) settlement of the Mezen district. The first to settle here was the boyar son of Okla... More
Pinega and surrounding area, Arkhangelsk region, Russia
Pinega is one of the oldest settlements in the Arkhangelsk region. By decree of Empress Catherine II in 1780, on the site of the abolished Kevrol district and part of the Dvinsky county, the Pinega county of th... More
New St. Nicholas church, village of Sura on the Sura River. Archangel ...
One of the oldest settlements on Pinega. Mentioned in the Novgorod document of 1471 as "Sura filthy." The village was part of the Kevrol, Pinega and Arkhangelsk districts. the birthplace of John of Kronstadt: R... More
Chapel of the Resurrection of the All-Merciful. Kholmogory.
Chapel of the Resurrection of the All-Merciful. Kholmogory was first mentioned in the charter charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich 1138 as the Novgorod "Ivani-Pogost". The name of Kholmogory (ori... More
Church of the Presentation of the Lord
Church of the Presentation of the Lord Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveya... More
Holy Trinity Convent in Shenkursk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, located...
Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveyard was bought by the Novgorod posadnik S... More
Holy Trinity Convent Shenkursk, Russian Empire, 19th century
Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveyard was bought by the Novgorod posadnik S... More
Nativity Cathedral. Alexandrov, Russian Empire
Alexandrov has been known since the middle of the 14th century. Since 15th century a place of rest for the Moscow princes. In 1509-1515 a large complex of the prince's residence was built. Was the main politica... More
Vladimir - Ancient Dmitrievsky Cathedral
Dmitrievsky Cathedral was built in 1191 at the time of the highest power and flourishing of the great Vladimir principality by the Grand Duke Vladimir of Vsevolod Yurievich the Big Nest in honor of his heavenly... More
Dmitrievsky Cathedral, Vladimir, Prokudin-Gorskiy color separation neg...
Dmitrievsky Cathedral was built in 1191 at the time of the highest power and flourishing of the great Vladimir principality by the Grand Duke Vladimir of Vsevolod Yurievich the Big Nest in honor of his heavenly... More
Golden Gate, Vladimir, Russian Empire
The Golden Gate was built by the Vladimir princely masters in 1164. During the time of Andrei Bogolyubsky, the city was surrounded by an extended shaft and had seven entrance gates (Golden, Copper, Irininy, Sil... More
Vladimir, the Assumption Cathedral and Vladimir Chapel
Vladimir, the Assumption Cathedral. Владимир, Успенский Собор.
Bogolyubovsky Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin. Vladimir
Bogolyubsky Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin - a female Orthodox monastery in the village of Bogolyubovo, Vladimir region, occupies the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky - the only civ... More
Ivanovo - Ascension Church, Russian Empire, 19th century
Ascension Church Ivanovo originated in the XV century. By 1579 the Pokrovsky Monastery was founded. The first written mention is found in 1608 in the books of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. During the Time of Trou... More
Assumption cemetery church, Kirzhach, Russia
Assumption cemetery church Kirzhach first mentioned in 1332 in the spiritual literacy of Ivan Kalita as a settlement with the St. Sergius of Radonezh Annunciation founded in 1358, the blossoming period of whic... More
The Korozhnaya Tower of the Solovetsky Monastery and the Church of the...
The Korozhnaya Tower of the Solovetsky Monastery and the Church of the Icon of Our Lady of Sorrows Soothe my sorrows. The Solovetsky Monastery. Arkhangelsk Province, Russia. Photos of Prokudin Gorsky. 1916. ... More
Murom, Nikolo - Zaryadskaya church.
Murom is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the 9th century CE, Murom was the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finno-Ugric people called Muromians and mentioned as early as 862. ... More
Murom, The Holy Trinity convent in 1909-1911.
The Holy Trinity convent in 1909-1911. Murom is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the 9th century CE, Murom was the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finno-Ugric people called Mu... More
Church of St. George, Murom, Vladimir Province, Russia
Church of St. George. Murom is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the 9th century CE, Murom was the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finno-Ugric people called Muromians and menti... More
View of the imperial pavilion near the station Gainovka.
View of the imperial pavilion near the station Gainovka. Вид императорского павильона близ станции Гайновка.
Guests of Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feod...
Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, 1896 - Коронация императора Николая II и императрицы Александры Феодоровны, 1896
Emperor Nicholas II in Kostroma. 1913
Royal visit of Emperor Nicholas II in Kostroma. 1913. - Приезд Императора Николая II в Кострому. 1913
Odessa Cathedral postcards - Russian postcard. Public domain image.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Uspenskaya Church. Odessa, 1900-1914
Public domain photograph of church building, Christianity, religious architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cathedral, Arkhangelsk (Archangel)
Arkhangelsk (Russian: Арха́нгельск, also known in English as Archangel and Archangelsk, lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea. The city spreads for over 40 kilometers (... More
Mikhail-Archangel monastery. Arkhangelsk
Arkhangelsk (Russian: Арха́нгельск, also known in English as Archangel and Archangelsk, lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea. The city spreads for over 40 kilometers (... More
Sobor Mikhaila Arkhangela - (Archangel)
Arkhangelsk (Russian: Арха́нгельск, also known in English as Archangel and Archangelsk, lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea. The city spreads for over 40 kilometers (... More
Neighborhoods of Onega. Chekuevo. Church of the Transfiguration
The river Onega before the appearance of Arkhangelsk was the main driver of the Russian North when the owner of the White Sea was the Solovetsky Monastery, to which it served as the shortest route. The estuary ... More
Shenkursk The Cathedral of Michael the Archangel
The Cathedral of Michael the Archangel Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveya... More
Shenkursk - The Cathedral of Michael the Archangel
The Cathedral of Michael the Archangel Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveya... More
Holy Trinity Convent - Shenkursk
Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich from 1137. In 1315, the Shenkur graveyard was bought by the Novgorod posadnik S... More
Astrakhan, Church of St. Nicholas
Church of St. Nicholas Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its values are home to several Russian Orthodox ... More
Astrakhan, Orthodox church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin
Orthodox church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its values are hom... More
Alexandrov, Forges, Moscow, Russian Empire
Forges. Alexandrov has been known since the middle of the 14th century. Since 15th century a place of rest for the Moscow princes. In 1509-1515 a large complex of the prince's residence was built. Was the main ... More
Wall tower of the Assumption Monastery. Alexandrov.
Wall tower of the Assumption Monastery. Alexandrov. Стенная башня Успенского монастыря. Александров.
Golden Gate, Vladimir, Russia, Russian Empire, 19th century
The Golden Gate was built by the Vladimir princely masters in 1164. During the time of Andrei Bogolyubsky, the city was surrounded by an extended shaft and had seven entrance gates (Golden, Copper, Irininy, Sil... More
Vladimir: Kutkin Lane. The Catholic Church of the Rosary of Our Lady. ...
The Catholic Church of the Rosary of Our Lady. 1909-1917
Vladimir - The Myrrh-Bearing Church. 1876-1881
Vladimir - The Myrrh-Bearing Church. 1876-1881 Владимир, Мироносицкая церковь. 1876-1881
Vladimir, Nikitskaya square. Nikitskaya (Predtechenskaya) church.
Vladimir, Nikitskaya square. Nikitskaya (Predtechenskaya) church. Владимир, Никитская площадь. Никитская (Предтеченская) церковь.
Vladimir, the Nativity Monastery. Early Spring.
Vladimir, the Nativity Monastery. Владимир, Рождественский монастырь.
Vladimir, Transfiguration Church.
Vladimir, Transfiguration Church. Владимир, Спасо-Преображенская церковь.
Bogolyubsky Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin. Vladimir, Russia
Bogolyubsky Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin - a female Orthodox monastery in the village of Bogolyubovo, Vladimir region, occupies the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky - the only civ... More
The Church of the Intercession on the Nerl - Pokrov on Nerl
The Church of the Intercession on the Nerl was built in memory of the deceased son of Grand Duke Izyaslav Andreevich between 1158 and 1165. Vasily Tatishchev in the "History of the Russian" writes that "the mas... More
Kazan Cathedral - Vyazniki of Vladimir Gubernia
Kazan Cathedral Vyazniki history starts from the ancient city-fortress Yaropolch-Zalessky, founded by Prince Yaropolk Vladimirovich in 1135-1138. The city was burnt in 1239 by the troops of Batu and Subedey. T... More
Ivanovo - Chapel of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Chapel of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Ivanovo originated in the XV century. By 1579 the Pokrovsky Monastery was founded. The first written mention is found in 1608 in the books of the Trinity-Sergius L... More
Holy Annunciation Monastery. Kirzhach, Russia
Holy Annunciation Monastery Kirzhach first mentioned in 1332 in the spiritual literacy of Ivan Kalita as a settlement with the St. Sergius of Radonezh Annunciation founded in 1358, the blossoming period of whi... More
Murom, St. Michael's Chapel., Russian Empire
St. Michael's Chapel. 1910's. Murom is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the 9th century CE, Murom was the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finno-Ugric people called Muromians a... More
Murom, Nikolo-Quay Church. View from the west. Photo of the middle. 18...
Nikolo-Quay Church. View from the west. Photo of the middle. 1890s Murom is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In the 9th century CE, Murom was the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the ... More
View of Brest-Litovsk during WWI
On August 4th, 2015, Warsaw, the capital of Russian Poland, surrendered to Germans without a fight. Fortresses at Kovno and Brest-Litovsk, among several others, capitulated. By September 18th when the fortress ... More
Church in Mezen of Arkhangelsk Gubernia
Mezen was founded in the 16th century on the site of Okladnikova (Bolshoy) settlement (Sokolnya Nova) and Kuznetsova (Malaya) settlement of the Mezen district. The first to settle here was the boyar son of Okla... More
Transfiguration Cathedral Kholmogory Surroundings
Kholmogory was first mentioned in the charter charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich 1138 as the Novgorod "Ivani-Pogost". The name of Kholmogory (originally Kolmogory, Kolmogorsky town) is containe... More
Surroundings of Shenkursk. The village of Shogovary. Church of the Lif...
Surroundings of Shenkursk. The village of Shogovary. Church of the Life-Giving Trinity. Many historians identify Shenkursk with Chudin, a place to collect taxes in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav ... More
Men gymnasium - high school. Astrakhan, South Russia city on Volga Riv...
Men gymnasium - high school. Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its values are home to several Russian Ort... More
Kremlin. The Nikolsky Gates. Astrakhan, South Russia city on Volga Riv...
Kremlin. The Nikolsky Gates Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its values are home to several Russian Orth... More
Assumption Cathedral. Astrakhan, South Russia city on Volga River
Assumption Cathedral. Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its values are home to several Russian Orthodox c... More