The series «Treasures of Russian Medieval Art» is dedicated to the most magnificent examples of old Russian architecture and monumental art,dating from the 11 to the early 18 centuries....

Intercession Cathedral on the Moat, better known under the name of St. Basil\"s Cathedral, was built in 1555-1561 in fulfilment of a vow made by Ivan IV before the conquest of the Kazan Khanate. The unique project of an edifice consisting of many chapels, conceived by Metropolitan Makari, was meant to embody the image of Heavenly Jerusalem....

The Transfiguration Cathedral of the Savior Monastery is the oldest surviving stone church in Yaroslavl. Founded before the Mongol Invasion, during the reign of Prince Constantine Vsevlodovich, it was built anew in 1515-1516....

Transfiguration Cathedral of the Mirozh Monastery can be regarded as one of the most important medieval monuments of the city of Pskov. The cathedral was built and decorated with murals around 1130-1140. Its construction was initiated by Nifont, Archbishop of Novgorod, whose main goal was to carry on the missionary work in North-West Rus....