3 RUSSIA BEYOND = When Russia appeared in Surrounded by miracles: William Shakespeare'$ Rostov's St. Avraamy plays Epiphany Monastery Despite Russia's overwhelming passion for the bard's works Historian and architecture expert William Brumfield discovers few in the country are aware of Shakespeare's mentions of the what remains of an ancient, historic monastery: country in his plays_ TRAVEL CULTURE This website uses cookies. Click here to find out more. Accept cookies