This cover from Russia depict a joint issue Russia-Romania issued in 2008, celebrating 2 World Heritage Sites: St. Dmitry Cathedral in Vladimir (Russia), and St. Georgy Church, Voronets Monastery (Romania).
St. Dmitry Cathedral is partt of
The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal in Russia have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Voronets Monastery is one of the
Churches of Moldavia - the site comprises eight churches built in the 15th and 16th centuries. In line with the regional period style, the facades of the churches are entirely covered by frescos inspired by the Byzantine art. The paintings depict Biblical themes and are well preserved. The churches include the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Church, the Assumption of the Virgin and of Saint George's Church of the Humor Monastery, the Church of the Annunciation of Moldovița Monastery, the Sacred Cross Church, the Saint Nicolas' Church of Probota Monastery, the Saint John the New Monastery, the
Saint George's Church of the former Voroneț Monastery, and the Church of the Resurrection of Sucevița Monastery (pictured). The site was added to the list of UNESCO WSorld Heritage Sites in 1993.
