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5. St. George's Church, Malye Korely: Northern Grace from Vershiny

Originally built in 1672 in the remote village of Vershiny, St. George's Church now stands proudly at the Malye Korely open-air museum near Arkhangelsk. This magnificent example of Northern Russian wooden architecture features a soaring tent-roof (shatyor) design, a hallmark of the region, giving it a dynamic, upward thrust that seems to reach for the heavens. Its elegant proportions and the artistry of its construction, using traditional joinery techniques, make it a striking centerpiece, showcasing the distinct architectural styles of the Russian North.