Russian Compound

Moscow Square in Jerusalem

The Russian Compound in Jerusalem is an old district in central Jerusalem. It began as a Russian colony in the 19th century. It is centred around a large Russian Orthodox church. The main square in the Russian Compound is Moscow Square.

Russian Compound Media

Holy Trinity Cathedral in the Russian Compound
Sergei Courtyard, whose ownership was transferred to Russia in 2008.
Pilgrims in the Russian Compound (1890s)
Plaque on the Elizabeth Court, the hostel for male pilgrims by architect Eppinger
Allenby's march in Russian Compound 1917
British Mandate's "Bevingrad" in Jerusalem
A British concrete position (Bartizan style), built at the North-Western corner of Sergei courtyard. This is probably the sole existing testimony of the British "Bevingrad" constructed in 1946.
Flag of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society flies over Sergei's Courtyard, 2009