Kizhi Island's Nail-less Marvel, The Church of the Transfiguration

Kizhi Island's Nail-less Marvel, The Church of the Transfiguration

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Social Studies, Arts, Architecture, History, Engineering

11th Grade - University

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Kezai Island is renowned for its wooden churches and an octagonal bell tower, showcasing 18th-century Russian architecture. The Church of the Transfiguration, the largest on the island, is notable for its 22 domes and traditional construction without nails. Russian carpentry relied on interlocking wooden logs, ensuring durability. The island, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Open Air Museum, is steeped in legend, with tales of the main builder casting his axe into the water, claiming no equal to his creation.

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How tall is the Church of the Transfiguration and how is it visually described?

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What legend is associated with the main builder of the church on Kezai Island?

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