Joseph Volokolamsk Monastery was founded in 1479 by Joseph Volotsky. It became the center of his disciples, or Josephinians, and played a key role in the political and ecclesiastic life of the 16th-century Russia. It was also a stronghold of struggle against the opponents of church landownership and heretics. Its vaults [...]
Long cold winter and equally long dull spring make Moscovites thirsty for the sun light. Thanks to the extremely hot last decade за May it was possible to sunbath without the risk of frostbites.
This popular beach is located in Serebryany Bor (Silver Pine tree Forest), an artificial island, formed by the [...]
Moscow is crazy about expensive shiny cars. Good if it is Hummer with totally black windows (what does driver see while driving this car at night?), but if it is huge american truck – even better!
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panorama by Andrey Ilyin
Crowds throng this roadside Puja. An unusual idea where everything has been made from old Oil drums or tins and then painted. Cheap material that is recycled later.
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panorama by Dina Dev Burman
