View of Kremlin from Moscow River embankment. Moscow, Russia, August 30, 2001
Tombs of Russian tsars in Archangel Cathedral of Kremlin. Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2011
Interior of Trinity (Troitsky) Cathedral in Kremlin. Pskov, Russia, August 8, 2004
Pskov Kremlin, view from Zavelichye (from other side of Velikaya River). Russia, August 8, 2004
Part of the Kremlin wall near Velikaya River. Pskov, Russia, August 8, 2004
Trinity Cathedral and Bell Tower in Pskov Kremlin. Pskov, Russia, August 8, 2004
View of Vasiliy Blazhennyi (?) cathedral in Kremlin from Moscow River embankment. Kremlin was closed at Thursday. Moscow, Russia, August 30, 2001
View of Pskov Kremlin from Davmontov Gorod (the second fortification belt). Pskov, Russia, August 8, 2004
St. Basil s Cathedral (Pokrovsky Sobor) on Red Square near Kremlin. Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2011
View of a cathedral in Kremlin from Moscow River embankment. Kremlin was closed at Thursday. Moscow, Russia, August 30, 2001
Ural jewels, a gift for a museum at 10-th anniversary of Great October Socialist Revolution, in one of Kremlin Churches. Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2011
Volkhov River and Kremlin from Yaroslav Courtyard. Novgorod, Russia, July 3, 2003
Stone cannon balls near Sofiysky Cathedral in Kremlin area. Novgorod, Russia, May 7, 2016
Pedestrian bridge over Volkhov River behind Kremlin. Novgorod, Russia, December 18, 2005
Souvenirs for sale for tourists in front of Kremlin. Novgorod, Russia, December 18, 2005
Interior of Archangel Cathedral in Kremlin (Arkhangelsky sobor of Russian Orthodox church). Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2011
Sculptures of Kremlin and Lenin s Mausoleum at exhibition "Levitation. Chief s dream" by Sergey Chernov in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
Models of Kremlin and Lenin s Mausoleum in art installation "Levitation. Chief s dream" by Sergey Chernov in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2024
Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God near the train station in Sestroretsk. The huge icon of Jesus and the rocket models is part of a distinct chapel and memorial complex dedicated to the Royal Martyrs (Tsar Nicholas II and his family) and the spiritual protection of Russia. The Rockets: The models of space rockets (one clearly marked "VOSTOK") are part of a unique, patriotic, and somewhat eclectic display. The local spiritual community, led by Father Gavriil (Gabriel), is known for combining intense Orthodox devotion with Soviet/Russian patriotic symbols, viewing the country s history (including the space age) through a spiritual lens. This particular "installation" links the idea of "spiritual ascent" with the physical ascent of space exploration, a quirky but sincere local expression of faith. The "Clock Tower": The transparent model tower with clocks is a stylized representation of the Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin. The Kremlin is often associated with state power, and its inclusion here reinforces the church s focus on the spiritual destiny of the Russian state. This is one of the most idiosyncratic religious sites in the St. Petersburg region--a place where Tsarist martyrdom, Orthodox mysticism, and Soviet space achievements are all visually blended together. Russia, October 9, 2025
The installation captures a vivid and direct form of protest directly facing the Russian embassy on Pikk Street. The central panel displays a graphic depiction of Vladimir Putin with a rat s body, lying dead under a Soviet flag with the slogan "Sooner rather than later" and "Putin Zdoh" (a play on words combining the "Z" war symbol with the Russian word for "died" or "croaked"). This reflects the intense anger and desire for regime change among protestors. The red poster on the right translates to "Reveal who gets Kremlin money in Estonia" (Paljastame, kes saavad Kremli raha Eestis), referencing concerns about Russian influence and corruption within Estonian politics and society. A black-and-white photo of Alexei Navalny is pinned to the fence, honoring the Russian opposition leader who died in prison in early 2024. His image serves as a symbol of resistance against the Putin regime. The fence is covered with layers of weather-beaten signs, photos of destroyed Ukrainian apartment blocks (like the one in the top right), and slogans in multiple languages (Estonian, English, Russian, Ukrainian). This accumulation shows that the protest is not a one-time event but a sustained, evolving vigil kept alive by locals and activists. The poster on the far right features a red handprint with names, symbolizing the "blood on the hands" of those complicit in the war or sympathetic to the Kremlin s actions. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
A view of the installation specifically focuses on the memorial dedicated to Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died in a penal colony on February 16, 2024. The central poster explicitly states "PUTIN KILLED NAVALNY" in bold red and black letters, echoing the sentiments of protestors worldwide who hold the Kremlin responsible for his death. Below the text is a large, stylized black-and-white portrait of Navalny, marked with the date of his death, February 16, 2024. The main poster is surrounded by smaller photos, drawings, and messages from supporters, including a quote in Russian: "Everything will be fine. And even if it isn t, we will console ourselves that we were honest people". The memorial is integrated into the broader anti-war protest, with signs like "STOPTHEWAR" and "NETVOYNE" (No to War) visible alongside Ukrainian colors. A yellow poster in the background calls for freedom for political prisoners ("SVOBODU POLITZAKLYUCHONNYM"). Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
This view of the installation near the Russian embassy on Pikk Street captures a broader perspective of the protest site, showing how it stretches along the sidewalk in front of the embassy building. The white banner in the foreground originally read "FOR THE VICTIMS OF WARS STARTED BY RUSSIA" (with the Russian translation on the right). However, someone has vandalized the sign by crossing out "RUSSIA" and scrawling "US" and a Star of David (hexagram) over it. This act of vandalism attempts to deflect blame from Russia by invoking anti-American and antisemitic tropes, a tactic often seen in pro-Kremlin disinformation campaigns. On the left side of the street, the building with the distinctive Art Nouveau facade (Pikk 18) houses the Ron Verlin salon, visible through the large arched window. This contrasts the elegant, peaceful commercial life of the street with the raw political conflict playing out just meters away. The fencing extends far down the street, covered in layers of posters, flags, and messages. This indicates the sustained nature of the demonstration, which has become a semi-permanent fixture in the Old Town since the start of the full-scale invasion. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
This colorful section of the installation outside the Russian Embassy on Pikk Street uses provocative imagery and slogans to confront the Russian leadership. The poster on the bottom left depicts Vladimir Putin lying dead in a coffin with a Soviet flag. The text "Putin Z-dokh" is a pun, combining the pro-war "Z" symbol with the Russian verb for "croaked" or "died like an animal." The English text "Sooner rather than later" expresses a wish for the end of his regime. "Paljastame, kes saavad Kremli raha Eestis": The red poster on the right translates from Estonian as "We reveal who receives Kremlin money in Estonia." It depicts a stylized Kremlin tower with a skull and bundles of cash at the base, addressing concerns about Russian influence operations and corruption within Estonia. A black-and-white photo of Alexei Navalny with yellow and blue ribbons hangs near the top, keeping the memory of the opposition leader alive as a symbol of resistance. "Bloody Hand": The black poster on the far right features a red handprint with names written on it, symbolizing blood guilt. It is titled with a name (partially obscured, possibly "ODANIEL") and includes lists of names, likely implicating individuals or entities considered complicit in the war or sympathetic to the Kremlin. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
