Visitors’ Book of the Vysoki Dečani Monastery: Russian Names


World Heritage Site: Medieval Monuments in Kosovo

Publication Year: 2025

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEC26A624FFA

Summary

A unique insight into Russian-Serbian ecclesiastical and cultural ties emerges from the analysis of the Visitors' Book of the Vysoki Dečani Monastery, revealing a rich tapestry of names, signatures, entries, and commemorative notes left by Russian visitors. This study highlights the significance of this lesser-studied historical document in understanding pilgrimage history and Russian emigration patterns in the Balkans. The research employs a meticulous examination of the Visitors' Book, contributing valuable data to the broader discourse on transnational religious and cultural connections during the medieval period.

Citation

Antanasevich, I. (2025). Visitors’ Book of the Vysoki Dečani Monastery: Russian Names. Issues of Migration, 1(2), 20. https://doi.org/10.65324/im008

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