Introducing Vologda Region
Due to its prominence up until the 17th century, the Vologda region has a rich history and plenty of lovely old churches. Its capital, Vologda, is especially worth the trip from Moscow or Yaroslavl, but also in this region are the World Heritage-listed frescoes of Ferapontovo and the official home town of Father Frost, Russia's equivalent of Father Christmas.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Re: wooden churches/kremlins... in Russia
by iexela 17 August 2010
"and more generally, can you see wooden churches NOT in an open-air museum ? something more lively, more authentic, not displaced" Though…
