Orthodox Shrines of the Moscow Kremlin

8 hrs. 12 min.

Popular Science

Language Russian

Author Elena Lebedeva

Narrator Alexander Bordukov

Description

The audio guide «Orthodox Shrines of the Moscow Kremlin» will tell you about the history of the origin and creation of the Moscow Kremlin, rightly considered the main spiritual center of Russia, its treasure house, and keeper of its culture and ancient history. You will take guided tours through the ancient temples, cathedrals, and churches of the Kremlin—witnesses to, and participants in, all the most important events in the history of Moscow and our country.

Contents

— The emergence of Moscow
— The layout of an Orthodox church
— The Church in the Name of the Nativity of John the Forerunner on the Bor
— The Cathedral of the Saviour-Transfiguration on the Bor
— A trip to the Kremlin
— The Assumption Cathedral
— Ivan the Great’s Bell Tower
— The Cathedral in the Name of the Holy Archangel Michael
— Annunciation Cathedral
— The Church of the Placement of the Robe of the Mother of God in Vlachernae
— Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles
Closed temples:
— The Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos at Senny
— Domestic churches of the Terem Palace
Destroyed temples:
— Chudov Monastery
— Ascension Monastery
— The Church in the Name of the Saints Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helena
— The Annunciation Church in Zhitenniy Dvor