Introducing Istra
A steady stream of pilgrims makes the journey to this village, 50km west of Moscow. Their motives are diverse, as they come to worship at the grandiose New Jerusalem Monastery, or to worship the gods of sun and fun at the nearby holiday resorts.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Need help with 15 day Russia itinerary + Volga boat trip
by everbrite 11 May 2011
>From our list, which are the BEST must-see places? Which cities do you recommend if we want a well-rounded experience (mix of villages,…
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RE: Trans Mongolian Itinerary
by everbrite 21 March 2011
Write Anatoly about shooting ranges in Krasnoyarsk, also Jack Sheremetev in Baikal as I suspect that this will be easier there than in…
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RE: Is Rybinsk - Rybinskoye Reservoir area worth it. Or Kolomna?
by everbrite 06 February 2011
How much time were you planning to spend in one of these places? If only a day or two, then I might suggest that you choose a place a…
