whom are third-generation Israelis, have participated in school delegations that traveled to Poland to visit Holocaust sites. These school journeys visit Jewish sites and death camps, as part of a broad-scale project that was initiated in 1988. Over the years, the number of participants has grown steadily and by the end of 2008, 300,000 youngsters visited Poland under the aegis of this project ...

Abstract The manuscript draws on archives, memoirs, and other sources to show the impact of changes in Soviet state policy between 1917 1991 one type religious activity part country, namely: pilgrimages by Orthodox believers outdoor holy sites located around Moscow. It uses history a bronze statue Christ illustrate government’s methods policies toward pilgrimage.

The article is devoted to the study of documentary evidence researchers and travelers about Drepung Gomang monastery. descriptions monastery are considered from earliest pilgrimages Buryat, Kalmyk lamas, laity 18th century up scientific expeditions beginning 20th century. Pilgrims’ aim visiting Tibet was venerate holy relics get religious education, researcher-travelers wanted ex...