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russian-style

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blog dedicated to russian history and culture
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Anonymous asked:

Hi! I really love your blog, especially since I am in Moscow for an exchange program until the end of december. According to you, what are the best things that I should do ? Maybe you know a great website on which I can find very great activities. Thank you very much! Cédric

Thank you! 

Well, that really depends on what you are interested in. There is a website about  activities in Moscow: http://kudago.com/msk/ 

I think it can help a lot. Yes, and I personally recommend you visit Kolomenskoye - that’s a beautiful former tsar residence with World Heritage Sites (http://mgomz.com/kolomenskoe). 

And also find some time to explore Vasnetsov’s museum (http://www.tretyakovgallery.ru/en/museum/branch/root55716141617/). It’s not only about art, it’s about spirit of Russian legends and fairy tales. 

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Archangel Michael, fresco from the Nereditsa Church, 1199

Nereditsa Church had one of the most well-preserved fresco complexes of Medieval Rus period.

The photo was taken in 1930s. During the World War II, Nereditsa Church was  destroyed almost completely. Later, in 1950s, the church itself was restored, but frescoes could not be saved. 

#fresco#Archangel Michael#russian orthodox#russian art#russian history#history#orthodox#Christian#medieval#medieval art#Middle Ages#old photo#nereditsa church
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dp004 asked:

Thanks for your blog FANTASTIC !! My grandparents are from Chernivitsi, Bukhovina in Ukraine.

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What a great town! My family roots are also from Ukraine, now in Russia lives more than 2 millions Ukrainians, including those whose parents and grandparents  were born on the territory of the nowadays Russia.