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202398 minPGdocumentary

The Holy Archipelago

202398 minPGdocumentary

Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands serves as a focal point for exploring the impact of religious traditions on contemporary Russian life.

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Sergey Debizhev

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Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands serves as a focal point for exploring the impact of religious traditions on contemporary Russian life.

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Sergey Debizhev

Sergey Debizhevdirector

Sergey Debizhev

Sergey Debizhevwriter

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The Solovetsky monastery stands on the Solovetsky Islands, a significant site in Russian spiritual history. The documentary examines religious traditions and their role in contemporary life. It looks at how faith shapes existence and influences human behavior. The archipelago is known for its historical and cultural events, marking it as a symbol of the Russian spirit. The film runs for 98 minutes.

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