Museum of Russian Icons

This past Saturday, SPIMUN was fortunate enough to visit the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, MA, and enjoy a personal tour from the museum's founder and curator, Gordon Lankton. It was the first of several "cultural immersion" events we have planned to prime ourselves for our Russian experience, and was extremely beneficial. The group learned the basics of what an icon is, as well as the different types and variations within them. Overall, the trip gave us a historical background on Russian religion which can only prove to be rewarding in our understanding of the country. A very big thanks to Mr. Lankton for the tour! It was wonderful to have such an educational experience so close to home.

Back row (L to R): Rhett Nuenighoff, Elizabeth Wilkey, founder & curator Mr. Gordon Lankton, Tola Myczkowska, Stephanie Reeves, Fiona Shea, Charlie Dorward, advisor Ms. Bryce Mattie. Front row: Your Humble Blogger (Rachel Fitterman), Bernadette Stadler, Mary Egan, Katie Chambers, Meghan Rooney, Kara Kennedy.