 An illustrated guide to sacred sites, pilgrimages, religious art, and historic holy places around the world.
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The Russian Federation, better known simply as Russia, is a country that stretches over a vast expanse of Europe and Asia. It is the largest country in the world, covering almost twice the territory of the Canada.
Russia is the home of the Russian Orthodox Church, a branch of Eastern Orthodox Christianity that was adopted for Russia by Prince Vladimir in 988 AD. As the official church of the state for centuries, Russian Orthodoxy has produced a vast number of spectacular cathedrals, churches, and monasteries in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and cities across Russia. Most sacred places were closed or strictly regulated during the communist era, but are once again open and used for worship.
In addition to its Orthodox majority, Russia is also home to Buddhism (especially in Siberia), Islam and Judaism, making for a varied and rich array of sacred sites that stretch across the vastness of this unique land.
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Russia Map Our collection of maps of Russia, both interactive and printable. |
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Religion in Russia Some brief background information on the religions of Russia. |
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Sacred Sites of Russia Our index of sacred sites and religious places in Russia. |
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Ivolginsk (Ivolga) This small town in East Siberia is home to Russia's most important Buddhist monastery and a miracle — the body of the last Khambo Lama, who died in 1927, remains upright and undecayed today. |
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Moscow Russia's capital and largest city has been the center of Russian Orthodox Christianity for over 1,000 years. It is filled with awe-inspiring churches and monasteries. |
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Sergiyev Posad One of the most popular day trips from Moscow, this city is named for St. Sergius, whose great monastery was founded here in the 14th century and still stands today. |
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Solovki (Solovetsky Islands) Located on the frontiers of northern Russia, Solovki is home to a 15th-century walled monastery, a 20th-century Soviet prison camp, and mysterious ancient labyrinths. |
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St. Petersburg Created out of nothing in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, this graceful imperial capital is a unique combination of European and Russian elements. |
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