6/13/2019
Professor and architecture expert William Brumfield discovers the shrine of the monk who provided inspiration to those who ended the Time of Troubles.
William Brumfield
American historian and architecture expert William Brumfield discovers a remarkable wooden church connected to the Christianization of Russia.
Stepan Ignashev, William Brumfield
Rating: 9,2|Votes: 40
This unearthly light can be seen not only on the photographs of churches, but also in the eyes, the smile, the facial expression of a person. In all of this I see God’s Providence. Russia opened my eyes to it through photography.
Peter Davydov, William Brumfield
Rating: 9,4|Votes: 37
“I firmly believe that familiarity with Prokudin-Gorsky’s photographs (not just a superficial glance) would be a great help to all who want to get to know Russia at least a little better and more sincerely—better than television, blogs, and newspapers. Bear in mind that nostalgia for the “good old days” should motivate us to work for the good of Russia and pray for it instead of plunging us into deep despondency.”
