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The Russian people lived around the forests in the early days, and built their dwellings with local materials, and the timber resources were inexhaustible, so the traditional buildings were mainly made of wood. Since the end of the 10th century after the acceptance of Christianity by the Byzantine influence began to appear stone building, but mostly used for public **** building. However, the Russians still retained the traditional wooden construction techniques, mixed with stone buildings.

1. Wooden buildings, wooden buildings as long as the use of very simple technology (such as mortise and tenon, bolted together, etc.), less manpower, you can build a beautiful and practical residence, and the flexibility to change out of the complex shape.

2. Stone building, stone building form the main purpose of the building form is all God as the basis, shaping the solemnity and elegance of the great and noble atmosphere, so that believers have a sense of reverence, represented by the Hagia Sophia.

3. Tower-like structure and folk reliefs, a blend of Byzantine elegance and lively Russian national temperament, represented by Dmitrievsky Cathedral.