These orthodox churches and monasteries represent Russian religious architecture. The buildings display various architectural styles from medieval to modern times, with characteristic onion domes, mosaics and frescoes. The cathedrals in Moscow and Saint Petersburg are centers of orthodox faith.
Moscow, Russia
The cathedral was completed in 1561 and contains nine separate chapels with domes decorated in geometric patterns using red, green and blue colors.
Moscow, Russia
Constructed in marble and granite, this cathedral stands 103 meters high with capacity for 10,000 people, featuring painted murals and bronze doors.
Moscow, Russia
Main cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, built in 1479 by Italian architect Aristotele Fioravanti, contains frescoes from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Sergiev Posad, Russia
Founded in 1337 by Saint Sergius of Radonezh, this monastery complex contains 50 buildings including churches, towers, and a seminary for Orthodox priests.
Novosibirsk, Russia
The central cathedral features a large central structure with five domes and two bell towers with Neo-Byzantine architectural elements.
Kazan, Russia
The cathedral in Kazan Kremlin has five blue domes decorated with golden stars and displays traditional Russian Orthodox architecture.
Khabarovsk, Russia
The white cathedral has five golden domes and reaches a height of 83 meters. The interior walls display religious paintings.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
The cathedral with neoclassical architecture features a central golden dome and offers city views from its observation deck.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Built in 1712, this 122-meter fortress cathedral contains a bell tower with a golden spire and the burial vault of Russian emperors.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
This 1761 Baroque cathedral designed by Rastrelli features blue walls with white decorations and currently functions as a concert venue.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
This 1811 cathedral displays a curved colonnade similar to St. Peter's Basilica and houses a venerated icon of the Virgin Mary.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Built between 1883 and 1907, this Russian Orthodox church stands where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881.
Kronstadt, Russia
The cathedral was completed in 1913 and serves as a memorial to the navy. The building combines Neo-Byzantine architecture with modern construction methods.
Moscow, Russia
Founded in 1909, the convent combines religious tradition with social assistance. Architect Alexey Shchusev designed the buildings in Russian Art Nouveau style.