PHOTO: Lacquer Boxes of Russia
Russian miniature lacquer boxes are hand made of hardened papier-mâché that have been topped with successive coats of lacquer that have been hand polished to a high sheen. The boxes are then painted in tempera, often with scenes from Russian folk art or fairy tales. These boxes, done in the Mstiora (or Mstyora) style, are … Read more
Russian Culture Along the Volga-Baltic Waterway
The language of a country is more than the spoken word. Music, dance, theater, art, history, food, and literature combine with language to weave a tapestry that makes every country I visit unique. Though I always try to delve deeply into local cultures, it can be difficult to have those deep, rich experiences that I … Read more
PHOTO: Mayor’s Mansion in Yaroslavl, Russia
Mayor’s mansion in Yaroslavl, Russia. The mayor’s daughter took us on a tour, including this, her father’s office and main meeting room.
PHOTO: St. Alexander Nevsky Chapel, Yaroslavl, Russia
St. Alexander Nevsky Chapel in the industrial town of Yaroslavl, Russia, was built in 1892 to commemorate Tsar Alexander III. It features intricate brickwork and a tent-roofed belfry.
