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27.02.2010, 18:16

Russia’s oldest NGO marks 165th anniversary

One of the oldest NGO’s in Russia, the Russian Geographical Society, marks its 165th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the organization is holding activities to promote its work at home and abroad.

Armenian church of St. Catherine 18.05.2010, 20:31

Foreign churches in St. Petersburg: history and fate

Unlike Moscow, known as the third Rome, Russia’s “Northern capital” has long been famous for a unique abundance of different religions – and, therefore, a rich variety of foreign churches along the city’s main street.

Photo Vitaliy Zhalsanov 23.08.2010, 08:47

Fertility goddess attracts thousands to Lake Baikal

Childless couples are flocking to a place near Lake Baikal in Siberia considered to be sacred because, after a visit, many who had been declared infertile have been able to have children.

RIA Novosti 18.04.2011, 17:38

“Egg-sellent” Easter – Russian style

As Christians all over the world get ready for Easter, RT has looked into various ways of decorating the holiday’s symbol – colored eggs.

05.04.2010, 19:48

Church and museums at odds over icons

Russian museums might have to return icons and other religious artifacts to churches if the Ministry of Culture gets its way.

RIA Novosti 12.05.2010, 18:34

Long-lost icons discovered on Kremlin towers

Two precious fresco icons that date back to the 15th century have been rediscovered on the Spasskaya and Nikolskaya towers of the Moscow Kremlin.

St. Tatiana’s Church 01.06.2010, 12:56

Modern art invades Orthodox church

An exhibition of modern art, Dialogue in the Church, opened Monday in the premises of St. Tatiana’s Church at Moscow State University. This is the first time modern art is being displayed in an Orthodox church.

17.08.2010, 16:41

Religious underground world to be revealed

The first underground church museum is set to open in Moscow on the territory of the oldest women’s monastery in the Russian capital, Zachatyevsky.

15.10.2009, 16:52 1 comment

Ethnic mosaics of the Stavropol region

A melting pot of religions, Russia’s Stavropol region is home to 14 ethnicities, which makes its diverse culture truly unique.

11.11.2009, 09:53

Chuvashia: where beer is not just a drink

Ask someone in Russia about Chuvashia and they will likely say something about beer. The republic in the Volga region has been a center of brewing for hundreds of years and claims the country’s only beer museum.

Global Buddhist project comes to Russia

Published: 22 July, 2009, 20:32


As part of a global project to build the biggest Buddha statue in the world, Tyva Republic in Siberia has opened an exhibition of sacred Buddhist relics that includes the remains of ancient saints.

 
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