Peryn
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This article is about a peninsula in Russia. For other uses, see Perun (disambiguation).
Peryn (Russian: Перынь, IPA: [pʲɪˈrɨnʲ]) is a peninsula near Veliky Novgorod (Russia), noted for its medieval pagan shrine complex,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and for its later well-preserved monastery.
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![]() The Peryn islet during the extreme spring flooding of 2009 which recreated temporarily its appearance at the time of the construction of the shrine complex. (Lake Ilmen visible on the horizon) | |
Location | Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod Oblast, Russia |
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Coordinates | 58°28′22″N 31°16′25″E |
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