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
Vercolsky Monastery, Pinega view
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
View from St. Nicholas Church. The village of Sura on the Sura River. ...
View from St. Nicholas Church 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 bir... 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
Rakulskaya postal station. 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
Icon Kholomogory, public domain photograph
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
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
Shegovary, Shenkursk surroundings
Shegovary. 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... 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
Hospital for artisans and workers. Ivanovo - Textile Center of Russian...
Hospital for artisans and workers 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... More
Crews and carriages with palace ranks pass the church of Grebnevskaya ...
Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, 1896 - Crews and carriages with palace ranks pass to the Lubyanka square along Myasnitskaya street in the days of coronation celebrations; in ... More
Chapel in 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
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
Cathedral of 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
Verkolsky Monastery, Pinega, Russian Empire, 19th century
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
The Resurrection Church in Kevrol. Pinega, 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
Wooden Church of St. John the Theologian. Sura on the Sura River. Arch...
Wooden Church of St. John the Theologian (1899-1900). 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 Arkhan... More
Icon Kholmogory, public domain photograph
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
View of the Anthony-Siya Monastery. Kholmogory
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
Icon Kholmogory surroundings, public domain photograph
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
Kholomogory, portrait - Public domain portrait photograph
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 Kholmogory. Chukhcherma. The church of St. Elijah.
Surroundings of Kholmogory. Chukhcherma. The church of St. Elijah. Окрестности Холмогор. Чухчерьма. Ильинская церковь. Северный фасад.
Icon Kholomogory, public domain photograph
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
Mikhail Archangel Cathedral. Shenkursk.
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
The Cathedral of Michael the Archangel Many historians identify Shenk...
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
Astrakhan, 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 churches, including the... More
Church of Ioannna Rylskago - Arkhangelsk (Archangel)
Church of Ioannna Rylskago Церковь Иoaннa Рыльскаго
Wooden church, 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
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
Verkolsky Monastery, Pinega, Russian Empire, 19th century
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
The village of Sura on the Sura River. New St. Nicholas church.
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
View from Emetskiy Cathedral to Trade Square. Kholomogory 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
Kholomogory surroundings. Emetsk.
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
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
Jail Castle, Shenkursk is a town and the administrative center of Shen...
Jail Castle. 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 Novgo... 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
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
Arkhangelsk Pogost - Kirzhach, Russia
Arkhangelsk Pogost 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 which falls ... More
Pomor People gathering. 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
Church on Murmansk shore, Murman.
Murmansk shore, Murman. The Pomeranian coast is the shore of the Barents Sea from the Norwegian border to Cape St. Nose. Has several deep-cutting bays (Kola, Motovsky, and others), along the coast - a number of... More
Cathedral of the Exultation, Onega, Arkhangelsk province, 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
Pinega, Troitskaya street from south
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
Neighborhoods of Pinega. Krasnogorsk Bogoroditsky Monastery.
Neighborhoods of Pinega. Krasnogorsk Bogoroditsky 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 di... More
Neighborhoods of Pinega. The village of Pirinem, St. George's Church i...
Neighborhoods of Pinega. The village of Pirinem, St. George's Church in 1717 and the bell tower of 1750. Pinega is one of the oldest settlements in the Arkhangelsk region. By decree of Empress Catherine II in ... More
Monastic buildings, including the St. Nicholas Church. Sura on the Sur...
A complex of monastic buildings, including the St. Nicholas Church. One of the oldest settlements on Pinega. Mentioned in the Novgorod document of 1471 as "Sura filthy." The village was part of the Kevrol, Pin... More
Icon Kholomogory, public domain photograph
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
Icon Kholomogory, public domain photograph
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
Icon Kholmogory surroundings, public domain photograph
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 Kholmogory. Chukhcherma. Church of St. Basil the Bless...
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
Chukhcherma. Church of St. Basil the Blessed
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
Transfiguration Cathedral, Russian Empire, 19th century
Transfiguration Cathedral Kholmogory Surroundings Спасо-Преображенский Собор, окрестности Холмогор
Holy Trinity Convent, Shenkursk
Holy Trinity Convent 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 t... More
Shenkursk - Holy Trinity Convent
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 the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem
Church of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem 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 s... More
Illuminations of Count Nostitz. Album.
Церковь Рождества (Путинки) в Москве. Church of the Nativity (Putinki) in Moscow.
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
New church of St. Nicholas, 19th century. The village of Sura on the S...
New church of St. Nicholas, 19th century. 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 distri... More
New church interior - village of Sura on the Sura River. Archangel re...
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
Icon Kholomogory, public domain photograph
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
Arkhangelsk Cathedral. Kholmogory
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 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
Transfiguration Cathedral Kholmogory Surroundings
Transfiguration Cathedral Kholmogory Surroundings Спасо-Преображенский Собор, окрестности Холмогор
Surroundings of Kholmogory. Holy Trinity Antonievo-Sii Monastery
Surroundings of Kholmogory. View of the Antonievo-Sii Monastery Окрестности Холмогор. Вид Антониево-Сийского монастыря.
Kholomogory, Transfiguration Cathedral gates.
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
Shenkursk wooden church detail, 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 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
Astrakhan, Church of St.Nicholas (drawing room), bookmark of the Broth...
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
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
Illuminations of Count Nostitz. Album.
Foros Church near Baidar Gate, built by A.G. Kuznetsov. Церковь Фороса у Байдарских ворот, построенная А.Г. Кузнецовым.
Church of All Sorrowful Mother of God (Hospital) - Arkhangelsk (Archan...
Church of All Sorrowful Mother of God (Hospital) Церковь Всех Скорбящей Божией Матери (Госпитальная)
English Consulate and Anglican Church - Arkhangelsk (Archangel)
English Consulate and Anglican Church Английское консульство и домовая англиканская церковь
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
Gathering, 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
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
Icon Kholmogory, surroundings, public domain photograph
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
Icon Kholomogory surroundings, public domain photograph
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
Kholomogory surroundings - Public domain portrait photograph
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
Icon Kholmogory, public domain photograph
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
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
Shenkursk Holy Trinity Convent, Russian Empire, 19th century
Holy Trinity Convent 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 t... 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
Cemetery church - Vyazniki of Vladimir Gubernia
Cemetery church 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
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
Kazan street. Melenki, Vladimir Gubernia, Russia, in the Meshchera Low...
Kazanskaya street There is a legend that Melenki was founded in 1463 by settlers from Kostroma that was destroyed by Tatars. In 1778, the village of Melenki, when the Vladimir province was divided into countie... More
Church of St. Nicholas, Belovezh
Church of St. Nicholas. Belovezh. Церковь св. Николая. Беловеж.
Catholic Church - Arkhangelsk (Archangel)
Catholic Church Католическая церковь Public domain photograph of a historical landmark building in Russia, Russian architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Church, and Cathedral of the Epiphany -...
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin and Cathedral of the Epiphany - Mezen of Arkhangelsk Gubernia Mezen was founded in the 16th century on the site of Okladnikova (Bolshoy) settlement (Sokolnya Nova) ... More
View of 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
Verkolsky Monastery, Arkhangelsk province, 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
Church of St. Nicholas, 17th century. Sura on the Sura River. Archange...
Church of St. Nicholas, 17th century. 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.... More
New church of St. Nicholas, 19th century. Sura on the Sura River. Arch...
New church of St. Nicholas, 19th century. 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 distric... More
Surroundings of Kholmogory. Holy Trinity Antonievo-Sii Monastery
Surroundings of Kholmogory. Holy Trinity Antonievo-Sii Monastery. Окрестности Холмогор. Свято-Троицкий Антониево-Сийский мужской монастырь.
Shenkursk wooden church facade, 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
Astrakhan, 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 home to several Russian Orthodox churches, including the... More
The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God The Skoroposlushnitsa in t...
The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God The Skoroposlushnitsa in the courtyard of the Sursky Ioanno-Theological Monastery Церковь Иконы Божией Матери Скоропослушница на подворье Сурского Иоанно-Богословско... More