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Russia: The Golden Ring
Russia: The Golden Ring
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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'Convent in the meadows-2.'
On the lower western bank of Suzdal's Kamenka River the Intercession (Pokrovski) Convent is surrounded by 17th century walls and towers. The convent was home to many banned Tsarina's and noble women. Photo Mick Palarczyk.](/img/spacer.gif "Smit & Palarczyk > [RUSSIA.GOLDENRING 25.946]
'Convent in the meadows-2.'
On the lower western bank of Suzdal's Kamenka River the Intercession (Pokrovski) Convent is surrounded by 17th century walls and towers. The convent was home to many banned Tsarina's and noble women. Photo Mick Palarczyk.")
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'Ritual doll.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a ritual Rusalka doll is made. Inside, the doll consists of birch twigs and leaves, the birch being the tree that symbolizes the renewal of life in spring. According to an old fertility ritual Rusalka should be drowned in a river. Her death is a sacrifice which must ensure rain for the crops during the coming summer. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
'Ritual doll.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a ritual Rusalka doll is made. Inside, the doll consists of birch twigs and leaves, the birch being the tree that symbolizes the renewal of life in spring. According to an old fertility ritual Rusalka should be drowned in a river. Her death is a sacrifice which must ensure rain for the crops during the coming summer. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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'Ritual doll.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a ritual Rusalka doll is made. Inside, the doll consists of birch twigs and leaves, the birch being the tree that symbolizes the renewal of life in spring. According to an old fertility ritual Rusalka should be drowned in a river. Her death is a sacrifice which must ensure rain for the crops during the coming summer. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
'Ritual doll.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a ritual Rusalka doll is made. Inside, the doll consists of birch twigs and leaves, the birch being the tree that symbolizes the renewal of life in spring. According to an old fertility ritual Rusalka should be drowned in a river. Her death is a sacrifice which must ensure rain for the crops during the coming summer. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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