A jewel in the Russian crown, Serpukhov is a handsome town on the Nara River south of Moscow, boasting more than 108 monuments of history and culture. First recorded in the 14th century, it guarded the southern approaches to the capital and preserves the site of its kremlin alongside monasteries, merchant houses and a well-regarded historical and art museum. As one of Russia's older cities, it offers a rich window onto the country's architectural and historical legacy, layered from the medieval defensive line to the industrial expansion of the 19th century. The film explores its churches, riverside views and quiet streets in an unhurried portrait of provincial Russia.
