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The amazingly beautiful complex of buildings of the Nikolo-Vyazhischi Convent of the Russian Orthodox Church is located near the village of Vyazhischi in Novgorod Oblast, about 15 km north-west of Veliky Novgorod.

The architectural structures of the convent are an invaluable cultural monument of the Novgorod land. It is famous for the extraordinary variety of tiles that decorate the buildings of the church complex. The Nikolo-Vyazhischi Convent on Google Maps. Photos by: Alexander Lipilin.

The Nikolo-Vyazhischi Convent, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, photo 1

very picturesque convent

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Sep/20

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How To Play Online Casinos In Russia

As the online casino world continues to boom, players across the globe are looking to get in on the action and enjoy exciting gambling opportunities on the internet.

Whether you enjoy roulette, slots, blackjack or something else altogether, the slew of online casinos around will surely provide just the thing you desire. With that said, for some us, accessing online casino sites is more difficult than for others.

In Russia, the legal landscape around online casinos remains blurry. Although largely illegal (except in the special zones of Altai, Krasnodar, Kaliningrad and the Primorsky region), gambling is a hugely popular pastime in Russia.

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Sep/20

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The Final Years of the Russian Empire

Carl Oswald Bulla or Karl Karlovich Bulla (1855-1929), a portraitist and master of documentary photography, was the owner of a photo studio in St. Petersburg. He became known as “the father of Russian photo reporting.”

In 1886, he received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs “permission to carry out all kinds of photographic work outside his home, such as: on the streets, apartments and in the vicinity of St. Petersburg.” In 1897, Karl Bulla’s photographs began to be published in the popular magazine “Niva”. Since that time, his name became known throughout the Russian Empire.

In total, his legacy is about 230 thousand photographs of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Tsarskoselsky (Vitebsky) railway station in St. Petersburg.

The Final Years of the Russian Empire, Karl Bulla, photo 1

unique photos of the Russian Empire

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If you are planning on going for a holiday to Russia, there is some good news around. Russia, after some strict lockdowns and precautions, is ready to reopen the country for travelling. But, the only downside is the fact that they are currently reopening domestic travel only. So, if you live outside Russia, you likely won’t have the permit to travel back for some time.

That said, pack your travel jewelry box with you and book the next flight in.

We are going to help you with all the rest of the details that you possibly need to know regarding the same.

Moscow, Russia

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Sep/20

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The Panorama of Moscow in 1847

Jacques Reyne Isidore Acarie-Baron (1798-1874) was a French painter and scientific illustrator and here is one of his works – The Panorama of Moscow from the Ivan the Great Bell Tower dedicated to the Emperor of Russia and created in 1847.

This bell tower with a total height of 81 m is the tallest building of the Moscow Kremlin.

The Panorama of Moscow, Russia in 1847, picture 1

unique views of Moscow

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Sep/20

7

Beautiful Lakes You Must Visit In Russia

From beautiful architectural structures to mesmerizing mountains and lakes, Russia has so much to offer. The country has a magical charm that attracts visitors from all across the world. If you are planning to visit Russia on your next holiday, then you are in the right place.

Russia is dominated by stunning lakes. Visiting Russia is incomplete if you miss visiting the most popular lakes in the country. In this post, we will discuss some of the most beautiful lakes that must be in your Russia bucket list. If you are thinking to carry the best CBD vape juice and enjoy it while visiting Russia, then you better drop this idea. That’s because it is completely illegal out there. If that’s what you are planning for then you better choose any other country to visit.

Lake in Russia
Photo by: Sergey Gorbachev.

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