The Golden Ring is a loop of very old towns northeast of Moscow that preceded the present capital as the cultural heart of Russia. Monasteries, kremlins and churches offer a spectacular array of early Russian art, architecture and history. No less enchanting is the countryside with its peaceful villages and beautifully decorated wooden houses.
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'Explosion of woodcarving.'
Some of Russia's izba's (traditional houses) are so lavishly decorated with woodcarvings that it hurts the eye, as here in Petrovskoje village, 20 km south of Rostov-Veliky. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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'Explosion of woodcarving.'
Some of Russia's izba's (traditional houses) are so lavishly decorated with woodcarvings that it hurts the eye, as here in Petrovskoje village, 20 km south of Rostov-Veliky. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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