Russia 2008
Photos by Adam Jones
These photos were taken on a month-long trip to Russia in May-June 2008.
Gallery 10: Vladimir
Vladimir, the ancient capital of Russia, is at the heart of the "Golden Ring"
of historic Russian cities, a couple of hundred kilometres east of Moscow.
It sits high on a strategic hill overlooking the Klyazma River, with majestic
views of the surrounding countryside.
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The Cathedral of the Assumption, begun in the 12th century, probably
the first major engineering and architectural accomplishment in Russian history.
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All photos copyright 2008 by Adam Jones, unless otherwise indicated. These images may be freely used for educational and other non-commercial purposes, if the author is credited and notified. For commercial use, please contact the author.
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