More amazing photos, Claire! The detail inside of those churches is unbelievable. And I'd never actually heard of the Lennon wall before! And that's saying something, because I'm a huge Beatles fan. That's so fascinating that people inside the USSR weren't even immediately aware of his murder.

On an unrelated note, is it just me or has Medium suddenly turned into one of the most spectacular places for showcasing photos on the internet? All of the new display options, and the ability to take up the entire horozontal space of the window with these large photos is just great. As many issues as I've had with the platform lately, this is one aspect I could hardly be more pleased with lol.

Great piece, Claire!