Swastika ancient symbol of good luck in Russia. On the territory of Russia, the swastika is known from Paleolithic times. The swastika was used in ceremonies and construction, homespun production:…
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Red corner tradition in Russia
Generally, Red corner tradition is the corner of the house in which the icons hang and there is a table. In fact, this is the most important place in the…
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Church of the intercession
Architecture and decorative sculpture of the 12th century Church of the intercession on the Nerl The Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, like the Lay of Igor’s Host and…
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Guinness Record Church in Russia
Away from the hustle of big cities, on the water surface of the Vuoksa, stands the temple of St. Andrew the Apostle. The temple is mentioned in Guinness Book of…
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The Rostov Kremlin Museum Preserve
Ensemble of Rostov Kremlin was original residence of the bishops of Rostov-Yaroslavl diocese. Therefore, in ancient times it was called the bishop’s court, or the Metropolitan. Currently the ensemble is…
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Russian mystic Porfiry Ivanov
Russian mystic Porfiry Ivanov (February 20, 1898 – April 10, 1983) was sure that cold is the remedy against cancer, “cold throws hormone of health into the body“. Porfiry Korneyevich…
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