St. John Chrysostom church in Saunino village, Russia. North is an inexhaustible source of traditional Russian art and architecture. Starting from simple dome The Russian like structures, wooden architecture in Russia reached a degree of splendor to the point that some of these religious complexes were designed as fortresses of great beauty.None of the early wood churches have survived, but some remarkable cathedrals built during the early 18th century have weathered a storm of changes, ranging from harsh winters to the churches' abandonment during the years of Soviet Communism.
