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Pskov-Псков (07.2009)

Pskov - Founded in 903 A.D., the medieval city of Pskov is one of Russia's oldest cities. Pskov has been subjected to invasion throughout its history, from the Mongol hordes to the Nazis, who occupied the city for 3 years. During the 16th century, Pskov was likened to Paris for its size & splendor. Although unlike Paris today, this city of 200,000 located in northwest Russia, retains a timeless beauty. I accompanied Rustem on this business trip, a 12 hour train ride from Moscow.
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View from the tower showing the fortress walls & chapel, and people walking outside the walls.
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View from the tower showing the fortress walls & chapel, and people walking outside the walls.

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  • Trinity Cathedral sits on the site of the original Kremlin church. This Cathedral was built beginning in 1691 and consecrated in 1699. It's 256 feet (78 meters) tall.
  • Trinity Cathedral interior with iconostasis.
  • Triinity Cathedral tomb.
  • At prayer. Trinity Cathedral.
  • Skull & cross bones behind Christ. Trinity Cathedral. Pskov
  • Pskov Kremlin tower. During the fifteenth century the Kremlin withstood 26 sieges.
  • Pskov Kremlin towers.
  • Shadows inside Pskov Kremlin.
  • Pskov streetlight.
  • Pskov Kremlin tower.
  • Approaching the entrance to the Izborsk Fortress. Thirty kilometers west of Pskov, the fortress is 1500 years old.
  • With our driver, Pasha, who took us out to Izborsk.
  • Nikolsky Cathedral domes inside Izborsk Fortress. 16th century.
  • Nikolsky Cathedral bell tower inside Iborsk Fortress.
  • Nikolsky Cathedral detail. Iborsk Fortress
  • With our Izborsk guide, Ludmilla.
  • Izborsk Fortress, Tower Lukovka ("Onion Tower"), constructed in 1330.
  • Pastoral Izborsk as viewed from the fortress tower.
  • Atop the Onion Tower. Izborsk Fortress.
  • View from the tower showing the fortress walls & chapel, and people walking outside the walls.
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