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Architecture and monuments of ancient Russian and Ukrainian cities: Saint-Petersburg, Novgorod, Kyiv, and Lviv __ Large galleries of click-to-view annotated images. - illustrated - from Sergei Klimanov - http://www.astro.spbu.ru/staff/serg/interests/history/cities/cities.html 

 
Architecture in Russia __ "Twenty centuries of architecture in a vast, exotic land Photo essay by Jackie Craven" - illustrated - From About.com - http://architecture.about.com/library/weekly/aa090501a.htm 

Best of Russia --- Architecture --- The Novodevichy Convent __ A good overview of this particular structure with insite links to other great building sites, such as the Kremlin, Kolomenskoye and more. - illustrated - From bestofrussia.ca - http://www.bestofrussia.ca/novodevichi.html

 
Cathedral of Christ the Savior Moscow - History __ "Article about the newly restored Temple of Christ the Savior in Moscow historically and presently as more than a place of worship, but rather as an allegory of the reality which it represents, namely the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ the Savior" A good deal of secular history too, as you read about the 20th century restoration of this 19th century wonder. - illustrated - from byzantines.net - http://www.byzantines.net/epiphany/christsavior.htm 

Churches, Monasteries and Convents in Moscow, Russia __ "Churches, Monasteries and Convents in Moscow, Russia - as the spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church, Moscow boasts a fascinating religious history and an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture.." You will find click-to-enlarge photos and a description of several buildings. - illustrated - From moscow-taxi.com - http://www.moscow-taxi.com/churches/index.asp 

 
Kolomenskoe __ "...one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Kolomenkoe features vintage wooden structures built by many of the country's Tsars, one of the most beautiful churches and examples of Russian tent-roofed architecture in the country, and is a beautiful site for a spot of summer sunbathing or a snowy walk in the winter." - illustrated - From moscow-taxi.com - http://www.moscow-taxi.com/out-of-town/kolomenskoe.html 

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia __ Take a virtual architectural tour. You will find click-to-enlarge photos which provide more detailed information. "The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia - Founded in the 12th century by Prince Yury Dolgoruky and now a mass of crenellated ramparts, glittering onion domes and majestic turrets. It is now the spiritual, political and historical heart of Moscow."- illustrated - from moscow-taxi.com - http://www.moscow-taxi.com/sightseeing/kremlin/index.asp 

The Kremlin ( Novgorod ) __ Historic and some architectural information about the Novgorod Kremlin. - illustrated - From unn.runnet.ru - http://www.unn.runnet.ru/nn/guide/kremlin.htm 

Russian Architecture __ You will find an encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - illustrated - from Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_architecture

 
Russian Attractions __ You will find good text descriptions and images of a few great Russian buildings and arts. - illustrated - From russia-in-us.com - http://russia-in-us.com/attract.html 

Russian Church Architecture __ You will find an essay about the history of church architecture in Russia. - From russia-in-us.com - http://russia-in-us.com/Religion/Christianity/architec.htm 

Traditional Russian Village Structure __ "Russian villages consisted of wooden houses, the church, the bathhouse, windmills, storage sheds and other outbuildings spaced to prevent the spread of fire." Learn about the architecture associated with traditional villages. - illustrated - From Lisa Kies - http://www.strangelove.net/~kieser/Russia/villagestructures.html 
 

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