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
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
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.
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.
Typical single family house in Yaroslavl, Russia, made of wood, roofed in tin, decorated with fancy woodwork, and brightly painted. Some cottages also incorporate stonework from local quarries.
