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The Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky monastery
One of Russia’s great Orthodox shrines, the Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), has a history which coincides with the start of the construction of St. Petersburg itself. For three centuries believers have been visiting the monastery and just as they did hundreds of years ago, they travel here to find, practice and strengthen their faith and to pray to venerated icons. Nowadays the Alexander Nevsky Monastery is an active monastery of the St. Petersburg Diocese. Pilgrims and tourists travel here year-round from the farthest corners of the earth in order to see the house of prayer. It was founded by Peter the Great and has since become a symbol of the city and one of the most famous monasteries in Russia. This Russian Travel Guide programme explores the history of the construction of the esteemed monastery, looks at its life over the years and checks out the lavra’s ...
The Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky monastery
One of Russia’s great Orthodox shrines, the Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), has a history which coincides with the start of the construction of St. Petersburg itself. For three centuries believers have been visiting the monastery and just as they did hundreds of years ago, they travel here to find, practice and strengthen their faith and to pray to venerated icons. Nowadays the Alexander Nevsky Monastery is an active monastery of the St. Petersburg Diocese. Pilgrims and tourists travel here year-round from the farthest corners of the earth in order to see the house of prayer. It was founded by Peter the Great and has since become a symbol of the city and one of the most famous monasteries in Russia. This Russian Travel Guide programme explores the history of the construction of the esteemed monastery, looks at its life over the years and checks out the lavra’s ...
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The Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky monastery
Venison and rabbit with grileed vegetables
The Mushkino Farmstead, located 25 kilometres outside of Kaliningrad, is known for its cosy framed houses, well-kept fields and gardens and laid-back lifestyle. All of these things have helped to make this place a popular destination among tourists looking to enjoy a relaxing nature holiday filled with activities such as hunting and fishing. Visitors can catch mirror carp that swim in the local pond and go salmon fishing as well. They can also try their hand at golf, while those looking for a bit more of an active rest can ride along the many cycling trails or take a cruise around the area on an ATV. Deer seem to be quite a popular attraction here. Farmers breed fallow, spotted and red deer on the farm’s semi-open territory and some of this wildlife is hunted on specially allocated grounds. The executive chef of one local restaurant specialises in making delicious game dishes and is ab...
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