Jane’s travelogue

Assumption Monastery, Murom uploaded on 11 December 2007

Traditional Russian Home uploaded on 11 December 2007

This traditional Rusian home and patch of farmland is, oddly enough, located near the center of Murom, not far from the bank of the Oka River.

Farmland at Bogolyubovo uploaded on 11 December 2007

This photograph of the farmland surrounding Bogolyubovo was taken from the rear of the Bogolyubsky Monastery.

Bogolyubsky Monastery uploaded on 11 December 2007

Entrance to the Bogolyubsky Monastery uploaded on 11 December 2007

The oddly modern gateway to the Bogolyubsky Monastery, which dates from the 13th century.

Detail of the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl uploaded on 11 December 2007

Detail of the exquisite white stone carvings on the exterior of the church.

Detail of the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl uploaded on 11 December 2007

Detail of the exquisite white stone carvings on the exterior of the church.

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl uploaded on 11 December 2007

This church was constructed just south of Bogolyubovo in 1165. Take the path south from the monastery and across the railroad tracks to reach this beautiful church. On warm summer days, this is a great place for picnics and swimming!

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl uploaded on 11 December 2007

This church was constructed just south of Bogolyubovo in 1165. Take the path south from the monastery and across the railroad tracks to reach this beautiful church. On warm summer days, this is a great place for picnics and swimming!

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl uploaded on 11 December 2007

This church was constructed just south of Bogolyubovo in 1165. Take the path south from the monastery and across the railroad tracks to reach this beautiful church. On warm summer days, this is a great place for picnics and swimming!