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Sergiev Posad 07

It grew in the 15th century around one of the greatest of Russian monasteries, the Trinity Lavra established by St. Sergius of Radonezh, which continues to be one of the largest monasteries in Russia. Town status was granted to Sergiyev Posad in 1742.

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Uploaded on April 25, 2022
Taken on March 14, 2015