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Dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord, it is a Unesco world heritage site. More important than the Kremlin. It houses the masterpiece of the golden iconostasis. After almost 100 years of silence, the celebration of the divine liturgies is planned inside.

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The elegant structures that make up Kizhi Pogost set a fairytale-like scene on Russia’s Lake Onega.

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Here’s why you should rush to Russia.

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A 13-day visit couldn’t possibly do a country the size of Russia justice. However, on a river cruise, you’re able to get a glimpse at life on along Russia’s lakes and rivers, bookended by prominent cities St. Petersburg and Moscow.

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Russia – Kizhi Pogost

When constructing a wooden structure, nails are one of the most important elements. They act as fasteners and hold together the various sections of the structure being built. But one of the tallest wooden churches in the world was built without the use of nails. Kizhi Pogost consists of two wooden churches, both built without the use of nails as was common in ancient, Russian carpentry traditions. These churches represent one of the finest and ornate examples of the great Russian carpentry era.

Kizhi Pogost is a 17th-century historical site located on Kizhi Island, Russia. The pogost consists of two large churches, The Church of the Transfiguration and The Church of the Intercession, and a bell tower. All the structures are made entirely out of wood making Kizhi Pogost one of the tallest wooden structures in the world. It was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1990.

Kizhi Pogost is a historical site located on Kizhi Island, Russia. The site dates back to the 17th century and is an excellent example of the Russian carpentry of that era.

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Russia – Kizhi Pogost

Russia’s Kizhi island is popular for many historical wooden buildings that were moved to the island from various parts of Karelia for preservation purposes during the 1950s. Today, the entire island and the nearby area form a national open-air museum with more than 80 historical wooden structures.

Church of the Transfiguration, the Bell Tower and the Church of the Intercession-Kizhi Pogost.

The most famous among them is the Kizhi Pogost. It is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site that contains a trio of ornate 18th-century church buildings made entirely of wood. In 1990, it was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites and in 1993 listed as a Russian Cultural Heritage site.

Details of the dome of the Transfiguration Church

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Russian Federation – Kizhi Pogost

To be perfectly honest, Russia was never high up on my travel bucket list. It’s one of those countries that I assumed I would visit eventually, but that I wasn’t actively dreaming about like some other places on my list.

But when I was presented with a chance to go to Russia with Viking River Cruises this past autumn, I decided I really couldn’t pass it up. Russia is, after all, a fascinating country with iconic cities, a rich history, and cool UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I figured I would suck up the expensive visa fee and just go for it.

A lot of Americans have certain preconceptions about Russia. We associate the country with communism and the Cold War, and have visions in our heads of ugly Soviet-era buildings and dour locals. Many even assume that Americans are not welcome in Russia.

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