06-19-2006, 04:18 AM
Hi Roy,
First off, let me just say that I think Alaska is truly one of the most amazing places to visit. From its breath-taking beauty to all the great outdoor oppurtunities, it's hard to go wrong with a visit up there! (Can you tell I like it
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To your question: I haven't seen a lot plainly visible Russian influence, ie architecture. I do recall seeing an Orthodox church w/onion domes in Anchorage and I believe one in Sitka. A quick search on the net provided this list of churches, if you're interested in that specifically.
I think you see Russian influence predominatly in the local offerings of crafts & souvenirs. From traditional icons to nesting dolls and lacquer boxes, a large number of these items are available in many town shops. The craftsmanship on some of these pieces is truly amazing! :thumbsup
Well, I hope this will provide a bit of a start. Perhaps someone with more travel experiance in Alaska can provide more info.
Hope you enjoy your trip wherever you end up visiting!
- Sean
First off, let me just say that I think Alaska is truly one of the most amazing places to visit. From its breath-taking beauty to all the great outdoor oppurtunities, it's hard to go wrong with a visit up there! (Can you tell I like it
)To your question: I haven't seen a lot plainly visible Russian influence, ie architecture. I do recall seeing an Orthodox church w/onion domes in Anchorage and I believe one in Sitka. A quick search on the net provided this list of churches, if you're interested in that specifically.
I think you see Russian influence predominatly in the local offerings of crafts & souvenirs. From traditional icons to nesting dolls and lacquer boxes, a large number of these items are available in many town shops. The craftsmanship on some of these pieces is truly amazing! :thumbsup
Well, I hope this will provide a bit of a start. Perhaps someone with more travel experiance in Alaska can provide more info.
Hope you enjoy your trip wherever you end up visiting!
- Sean
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