Moscow Photographer

SACRED ARZAMAS Some cities reveal themselves through their streets. Arzamas reveals itself through its churches. Golden domes rise above the rooftops, bell towers shape the skyline, and behind heavy wooden doors are interiors filled with icons, candlelight, color, and centuries of devotion. Yet the churches of Arzamas do not feel like monuments preserved only for visitors. They remain living places of worship and an essential part of the city’s identity. During my visit, I was struck by the contrast between the grandeur of the architecture and the sense of peace found inside. Every church has its own character, but together they tell a larger story about faith, history, and the generations of people who built and cared for this remarkable city. This short film, Sacred Arzamas, is my attempt to capture more than beautiful buildings. It is an effort to preserve the atmosphere of a place where history remains visible, tradition remains alive, and even the skyline seems to pray. Discover Arzamas and more of the Nizhny Novgorod region through the OKA Agency: https://en.oka-agency.com/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog_tour_arzamas_2026&utm_term=moscow_photographer #Arzamas #NizhnyNovgorodRegion #SacredArzamas #OrthodoxRussia #TravelRussia

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: The special restrictions on foreign individuals’ bank deposits no longer apply Good news for foreign nationals who have money in Russian bank deposits. Yesterday, on 4 August 2026, a new Presidential Decree No. 550 amended Presidential Decree No. 95. Under the new rules, the special payment procedure established by Decree No. 95 no longer applies to bank deposits made by individual foreign creditors. In practical terms, foreign individuals should no longer be required to receive money from their bank deposits through a restricted type “C” account solely under this rule. The new exemption is not conditional on the individual having a Russian permanent residence permit (ВНЖ). It applies to individual foreign depositors as a category. What about money already transferred to a type “C” account? The new decree specifically states that individual foreign creditors are entitled to receive ruble funds that Russian banks credited to type “C” accounts between 1 June 2026 and 4 August 2026. Therefore, if your bank previously restricted access to your deposit or transferred your money to a type “C” account, you should contact the bank and request: 1/ restoration of access to your bank deposit; 2/ withdrawal or transfer of the funds under Presidential Decree No. 550; 3/ the bank’s procedure for releasing any money previously credited to a type “C” account; 4/ a written explanation if the bank continues to restrict the transaction. You may write to the bank: Presidential Decree No. 550 dated 4 August 2026 provides that the special procedure under Presidential Decree No. 95 does not apply to bank deposits made by individual foreign creditors. Please restore access to my deposit and explain the procedure for receiving any funds previously credited to a type “C” account. 📌If your bank continues to restrict access to your deposit after 4 August 2026, please message me and send: ▫️the name of the bank; ▫️your citizenship; ▫️the type of account or deposit; ▫️the bank’s written response; ▫️screenshots of the restriction. I will collect the cases and prepare a more detailed legal update. @vladbukreev