jan 1, 1391 - Church of the Raising of Lazarus, Kizhi, Russia

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1. Why is wood a logical choice for building in Russia? What are some of the techniques used to select wood and to build churches that will last hundreds of years?
- wood lasts hundreds of years and is an abundant material in Russia
- large logs resist rot, used for bottom sections
- birch bark used as flashing
- aspen is used for shingles, it weather to a smooth silvery color

2. What purpose does the exterior dome serve in the Russian churches?
- the exterior dome denotes to the citizens that the building functions as a church

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