RU-6558506 Church of the Resurrection, Kostroma, Russia

The Church of the Resurrection is a Russian Orthodox church located next to the bridge across the Volga River in the city of Kostroma, Russia.  It is one of the most beautiful buildings of the city, this multi-domed Church of the Resurrection (1651). This is the only surviving church in Kostroma of the XVII century. It gives the impression of lightness, elegance and gaiety. It is built of bricks and decorated with carved white limestone. Its walls are painted in bright colours of a chequered pattern. 

At the entrance to the Holy Gate, a visitor would be welcomed by creatures (some of which are mythological) : the lion - the symbol of strength, the unicorn - the symbol of chastity, the pelican - the symbol of immortality and resurrection, Alkonost (the bird of paradise with human head) - the symbol of righteousness. The interior of the cathedral is beautifully decorated with 17th-century frescoes. The bright rich colours make this temple the jewel of Kostroma. (source:baranovna.narod.ru)

This postcard came from Polina from Moscow (Postcrossing, 29 June 2018)