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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.")
[RUSSIA.GOLDENRING 25.962]
'Twining a wreath.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a girl is twining a wreath of birch twigs which she will wear during the day. Following an old custom, in the evening the wreath should be thrown in the river. The girl would mary on the side of the river, where the wreath landed. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
'Twining a wreath.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a girl is twining a wreath of birch twigs which she will wear during the day. Following an old custom, in the evening the wreath should be thrown in the river. The girl would mary on the side of the river, where the wreath landed. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
[RUSSIA.GOLDENRING 25.962]
'Twining a wreath.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a girl is twining a wreath of birch twigs which she will wear during the day. Following an old custom, in the evening the wreath should be thrown in the river. The girl would mary on the side of the river, where the wreath landed. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
'Twining a wreath.'
During Troitsa (Whit Sunday) festivities in Suzdal a girl is twining a wreath of birch twigs which she will wear during the day. Following an old custom, in the evening the wreath should be thrown in the river. The girl would mary on the side of the river, where the wreath landed. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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