Vologda
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Vologda is a city and the administrative center of Vologda Oblast, Russia, located on the river Vologda within the watershed of the Northern Dvina. Population: 313,944 (2021 Census); 301,755 (2010 Russian census); 293,046 (2002 Census); 282,802 (1989 Soviet census).
Kremlin Square in Vologda
St. Sophia Cathedral
Vologda butter
The Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery in the early 19th century
Arkhangelsk
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Arkhangelsk, also known as Archangel and Archangelsk, is a city and the administrative center of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. It lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina near its mouth into the White Sea. The city spreads for over 40 kilometres (25 mi) along the banks of the river and numerous islands of its delta. Arkhangelsk was the chief seaport of medieval and early modern Russia until 1703, when it was replaced by the newly founded Saint Petersburg.
Image: Arkhangelsk. Northern Dvina River P7151363 2200
Image: Arkhangelsk. Icebreaker Dikson P7161419 2200
Image: Arkhangelsk. Northern Dvina River. Dormition Church P7161467 2200
Image: Arkhangelsk. Northern Dvina River P7151348 2200