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About Marina Biryukova

Russian poet and journalist who lives in the Volga city of Saratov

Articles by Marina Biryukova

Thursday 11th December

Long twilight of Russia's far north

Marina Biryukova, 11 December 2008

The town of Kargopol, in Russia’s neglected far north, was once an important trade centre between Novgorod and Byzantium. Famous for its mediaeval monastic tradition, and latterly its prison camps, Marina Birukova finds its past is very much in evidence.

Wednesday 22nd October

The Grannies who baptised Russia

Marina Biryukova, 22 October 2008
Russia's soul is alive thanks to old women, says Marina Biryukov Plus: Stella Rock on Russian pilgrimage
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