Churches in Russia are one of the most remarkable anywhere in the world. The splash of colour, grandeur, and scale all packed into one can be found in the Churches of Russia. Along with this, is their fascinating history from the royalty of the Russian empire to the days of the Soviet Union. These marvels of architecture, human capability and faith have stood the test of the time and witnessed the many events in the country. Today, most of these Churches are proud symbols of their country and many of them are UNESCO Heritage Sites.