The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery is situated in the town of Sergiyev Posad, about 90 km to the north-east from Moscow by the road leading to Yaroslavl, and currently is home to over 300 monks
Close-up (mouth) of a friendly female call center operator; very shallow depth of field!
RUSSIA, BORODINO - OCTOBER 12: Unidentified soldier on guard of honour on reenactment of the battle in WWII near the Borodino village in 1941, in Moscow region, Borodino, on 12 October, 2014, Russia
White hippopotamus toy with orange bow on a white bachground
Old structure stone of the antique area Nikopolis Ad Istrum - Bulgaria
RUSSIA, BORODINO - OCTOBER 12: Unidentified armed german soldiers defence on reenactment of the battle in WWII near the Borodino village in 1941, in Moscow region, Borodino, on 12 October, 2014, Russia
While the official name of the town is Rostov, it is better known to Russians as Rostov Veliky, i.e. Rostov the Great. This name is used to distinguish it from Rostov on Don, which is now a much larger city
Old structure stone of the antique area Nikopolis Ad Istrum - Bulgaria
RUSSIA, BORODINO - OCTOBER 12: Unidentified armed soldiers drive on motorbike on reenactment of the battle in WWII near the Borodino village in 1941, in Moscow region, Borodino, on 12 October, 2014, Russia
January 1,2013 in Cien Fuegos.These old cars,the only ones that could be bought until last year,are an iconic sight on the streets of the city
Cathedral of the Christ Resurrection in Tutaev, Russia
Stethoscope on the top of the money. Selective focus on stethoscope. It could describe high cost of medicine or bribe in medicine.