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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'Monastery of St. Sergius.'
The Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad (formerly known as Zagorsk) is one of Russia's most important religious centers. The monastery was founded in 1340 by the monk Sergius who united the country against Mongol rule. Closed by the communists, it was reopened after W.W.II as a museum and a working monastery. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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'Monastery of St. Sergius.'
The Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad (formerly known as Zagorsk) is one of Russia's most important religious centers. The monastery was founded in 1340 by the monk Sergius who united the country against Mongol rule. Closed by the communists, it was reopened after W.W.II as a museum and a working monastery. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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