10 INCREDIBLE Russian monasteries in black & white (PHOTOS)

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ALEXANDRA GUZEVA
For almost a year, architectural photographer Mikhail Rozanov traveled around these cloisters, choosing the right time of year for each one. His goal was to capture eternity.

1. St. Sergius Trinity Lavra, Moscow Region

2. St. Seraphim Diveyevo Convent, Nizhny Novgorod Region

3. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Vologda Region

4. Verkhoturye St. Nicholas Monastery, Sverdlovsk Region

5. Posolskiy Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Republic of Buryatia

6. Optina Pustyn, Kaluga Region

7. Pskov-Caves Monastery, Pskov Region

8. Abalak Znamensky Monastery, Tyumen Region

9. Kostomarovo Savior Convent, Voronezh Region

10. Solovetsky Monastery, Arkhangelsk Region

These and other breathtaking photos can be seen at the 'Wall and Word' exhibition at the New Tretyakov Gallery until August 20, 2024.

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