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Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yarosavll, Russia #58800138
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This photo was takenChurch of Elijah the Prophet, Yarosavll, Russia. This spectacular church was built 1647-1650 by brothers Anikey and Nifantey Skripin, who were extremely wealthy traders in Siberian furs. The merchants of Yaroslavl vied with each other in bestowing the city with elaborate churches built not only for the honor of God but also for the prestige of the family who commissioned the structure.n
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