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Orthodox church, Brest, Belarus
Orthodox church, Brest, Belarus
by Adelheid Smitt

I photographed a number of these churches in Brest. I think they are so colourful.

Full moon over Kaliningrad, Russia
Kaliningrad
by Adelheid Smitt

Russian Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave, sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania. Before World War 2 it was German/Prussian territory and the city was named Königsberg. Very little remains of that period. Kaliningrad still has a lot of the typical Soviet/Russian drabness but it is trying hard to improve its looks. On the photo you see "Fish Village" an newly built up waterfront area that boasts a number of nice cafes and restaurants and is trying to create tourist interest.

_DSC2590 - The Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin

The Kazan Kremlin (Russian: Казанский Кремль; Tatar: Казан кирмәне) is the chief historic citadel of Tatarstan, situated in the city of Kazan. It was...

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Most notably Adelheid Smitt.