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Russians with the Dome of the Rock in the background, seen at the Russian Museum in Jericho. Courtesy Dalia Hatuqa
Russians with the Dome of the Rock in the background, seen at the Russian Museum in Jericho. Courtesy Dalia Hatuqa
A little-known story of Russian pilgrims lies in Jericho
Russian pilgrims have been visiting sites all over the Holy Land since Ottoman times. A recent museum recounts their stories.
Dalia Hatuqa
June 01, 2013