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Sneaky peeks inside

Sneaky peeks inside

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Taking photos inside the Russian cathedrals is frowned upon/disallowed/against the rules/subject to scolding/just plain forbidden!

But, being the clueless foreigner that I am (not), and sometimes finding myself away from the tour group and/or unnoticed, I was able to capture a few photos of the breathtaking interiors of both ancient and modern Orthodox churches. P1020300

Frescos inside the Resurrection of Christ church in the Rostov Kremlin circa 1670
Frescos inside the Resurrection of Christ church in the Rostov Kremlin circa 1670

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This unique cathedral interior in the village of Arzamas is painted in neutrals, creating a spacious, ethereal effect.
This unique cathedral interior in the village of Arzamas is painted in neutrals, creating a spacious, ethereal effect.
Not a cathedral...but a "red corner" in a old village house. The red corner is the spot opposite the entrance to the room where the family icon resides.
Not a cathedral…but a “red corner” in a old village house. The red corner is the spot opposite the entrance to the room where the family icon resides.
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During a special service in Samara’s Methodias & Kiril Cathedral

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