SPECIAL PROGRAMS
“The World with the eyes of our ancestors” (3 hours)
The program includes:
– a tour of the architectural ensemble in the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra;
– excursion at the exhibition “The World of a Russian Village” and a rag doll master-class;
The program demonstrates a peculiarity of Russian culture, a combination of two traditional layers: Christian and folk heritage. The development of the architectural ensemble of the Trinity-St. Sergius Monastery and symbolism of the exterior and interior decoration of the cathedrals are good illustrations of Orthodox culture. The exhibition “The World of a Russian Village” gives an opportunity to see beliefs and rituals of our ancestors, traditions in everyday life and festive rituals. Visitors make a protector rag doll and take it with them as a souvenir.
“Kind Hands Skill” (3 hours)
The program includes a tour of the architectural ensemble of the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, excursion at the exhibition “Russian Applied and Decorative Art of the 18th – 21st c.” and a master-class. Russia is famous for craftsmen. The architectural complex of the Trinity-St. Sergius Monastery – “a stone chronicle” – was created by several generations of Russian craftsmen in the course of five centuries. The exhibition demonstrates well-known Russian handicrafts. The exhibits combine practical function and exceptional beauty. They might inspire you to make something with you hands. We offer you such an opportunity at the end of the program. We are ready to help you to make a souvenir for yourself.
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