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Visit Russia, and make your own opinion about this mysterious country of turbulent history and rich, multifaceted culture |
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Birch bark was used in ancient Russia since immemorial times. They made shoes, clothes, bags, and all sorts of household items from it, always unique, as always handmade |
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Chasozvonya is an architectural monument of XVII century. It is the tallest building of the Novgorod Kremlin |
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Iversky Monastery, build in the mid 17th century, is now fully restored and open for parishioners. Daily services |
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Koleda is an ancient Slavic feast. It specifically applies to children and teens who walk house to house greeting people, singing and receiving candy and small money in return |
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A great number of ancient architectural monuments, ranging from the tenth century, are concentrated on the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin |
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Palace of the Facets of the Novgorod Kremlin - was the first building on the territory of ancient Russia built in the Byzantine style. Now it is a museum |
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During parades and celebrations tourists often can be lucky to see popular Russian Folk Dances right on streets of Novgorod |
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In Novgorod one can get acquainted with a unique collection of Russian folk musical instruments, among which are ancient horns, gusli, harps, sopels, and many others |
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In Novgorod Saint Sophia Cathedral (XI century) the relics of Prince Vladimir Yaroslavich and miraculous icon «Sign of Our Lady» are kept |
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Spasa Nereditsa church - Church of Our Savior in Novgorod is a unique architectural monument of XII century, fully restored in the mid-twentieth century |
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Having carefully observed the monument «Thousand Years of Russia», one can study the history of the Russian state from Rurik to Peter the Great |
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• 2013-10-07 •
