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All Saints na Kulichkakh
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Posted By: zztopd, 02-14-2014, 05:34 PM

Church of All Saints na Kulichkakh is one of the oldest churches in Moscow. A notable feature of the church is its leaning bell-tower.
The first wooden church at this place was built by Dmitry Donskoy most likely in 1380 after the Battle of Kulikovo. In the 14th century, the place chosen for the church was far away from the border of Moscow and the word kulichki became a synonym for at the world's end or in the middle of nowhere, but now it is at the historical center of Moscow.


The church was completely rebuilt in stone in 1488 and again in the Muscovite Baroque style in 1687-89.
In 1930 the church was closed and used in 1930-1935s by NKVD (Narodnyy Komissariat Vnutrennikh Del=People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs) as the place of mass executions. In 1975 the building was transferred to the Museum of History of Moscow and in 1991 was returned the Russian Orthodox Church.
In 1994 here was placed the cross in the memory of victims of repressions.


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Nice shot ZZ, like I said before I like a history lesson with my photos too!
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nice!
and I listened to the entire song. It's beautiful song but I didn't understand a word of it, lol, but it's definitely a Russian folk song !
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.. but I didn't understand a word of it..
Oh, my crate is so full,
I've got chintz and brocade.
Take pity, oh sweety,
Of this lad's shoulder
I will, I will go out into the tall rye,
I will wait there till the night comes,
Once I see the dark-eyed lass,
I will showcase all my goods.
I paid no small price myself,
So don't bargain or be stingy,
Bring your scarlet lips to me,
Sit closer to this fine lad.
The foggy night has already come,
The daring lad is awaiting,
Hark, it's her! The desired one has come,
The merchant is selling his goods.
Katya is haggling with care,
She is afraid to pay too much,
A lad is kissing his lass,
Asking her to raise the price.
Only the deep night knows,
What they agreed upon.
Straighten up now, oh tall rye,
And keep their secret scrupulously!
Oh, my crate is so light,
The strap is no longer cutting into my shoulders!
And all my lass took
Was one turquoise ring.


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another interesting thread ZZ, the photo reminds me of our larger cities years back when electric and phone lines were above the streets.
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Somehow all those electric lines and the busy street emphasize the age of the building. Good one ZZ.
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All Saints na Kulichkakh
There's just so much going on in this image, you need to just sit back, look and enjoy, well done.

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