Vologda Region Collection

Cityscape, Totma, Vologda region, Russia

Traditional wooden architecture, Vologda Open Air Museum of Architecture and Ethnography, Semenkovo, Vologda region, Russia

Entry to Jerusalem church, 1794, Totma, Vologda region, Russia

Saint Basil the Great church on Yedka, 1721, Kulemesovo, Vologda region, Russia

Church of St. Dmitri, Vologda, Vologda region, Russia

Domes of St. Sophia cathedral (16 century), Vologda, Vologda region, Russia

Estate wooden house (1813), Danilovskoe, Vologda region, Russia

Church of the Saviour (1723), Belozersk, Vologda region, Russia

Church of Kazan icon of Our Lady (1694), Ustyuzhna, Vologda region, Russia

Towers of Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillov, Vologda region, Russia

Winter landscape, Suda, Vologda region, Russia

Traditional hand made dolls, Belozersk, Vologda region, Russia

St. Transfiguration Cathedral (1670), Belozersk, Vologda region, Russia

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillov, Vologda region, Russia

Ferapontov Monastery, Ferapontovo, Vologda region, Russia

Estate house (1800s), Gorka Galskikh, Cherepovets, Vologda region, Russia

Old wooden house, Belozersk, Vologda region, Russia

Church interior, Dmitrievo, Vologda region, Russia

Belozersk, Vologda region, Russia

Wooden Dormition church (1694), Nelazskoe, Vologda region, Russia

Old wooden house, Dmitrievo, Vologda region, Russia

North European gas pipeline construction. Also known as Nord Stream, this is a natural gas pipeline being built from Russia to Germany, passing under the Baltic Sea

Matchstick production line. Matchsticks falling off a conveyor belt on a production line for machining matchsticks from blocks of wood

Steel foundry worker wearing protective clothing while handling molten metal at a blast furnace in a steelworks. This worker is employed at the JSC Severstal steelworks, near Cherepovets

Industrial pollution. Smoke rising from a row of open-hearth furnace chimneys at a steelworks. Here, iron ore is processed and turned into steel products

Industrial pollution at sunset. Smoke rising over a setting sun at a steelworks. Here, iron ore is processed and turned into steel products

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Welcome to the picturesque Vologda region in Russia, where history and beauty intertwine seamlessly. From its stunning cityscape to its charming towns, this region is a treasure trove of traditional wooden architecture. One must-visit destination is the Vologda Open Air Museum of Architecture and Ethnography, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the area. As you wander through its grounds, you'll be transported back in time, surrounded by meticulously preserved historic buildings. In Totma, marvel at the grandeur of the Entry to Jerusalem church. Built in 1794, it stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and religious devotion. Another gem is Saint Basil the Great church on Yedka in Kulemesovo village; dating back to 1721, it exudes an aura of tranquility. Vologda itself boasts remarkable structures like Church of St. Dmitri that captivate with their intricate details and spiritual significance. The domes of St. Sophia Cathedral (16th century) dominate Vologda's skyline and offer breathtaking views from within. Venturing further into this enchanting region reveals more hidden gems such as Danilovskoe estate wooden house (1813), a true masterpiece frozen in time. The Church of Saviour (1723) in Belozersk showcases exquisite craftsmanship while Ustyuzhna's Church of Kazan icon Our Lady (1694) emanates an air of reverence. For those seeking spiritual solace or historical enlightenment, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery beckons with its majestic towers rising above Kirillov town—a sight not easily forgotten. The it also offers natural wonders like Suda's winter landscape—blanketed under a pristine white snowscape—an idyllic scene straight out of a fairytale. Immerse yourself in local culture by exploring Belozersk's traditional hand-made dolls—each one crafted with love and skill, a testament to the region's artistic heritage.