ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Kizhi

Kizhi is a very special island in Russia where there are really old buildings that people go to visit. The buildings were all made a long, long time ago and are still standing!

One of the most amazing things about the buildings on Kizhi is that they were built without using any nails! The builders made sure that all the pieces of wood fit together perfectly so they didn't need to use anything to hold them together. They used a type of axe called a "broad axe" to shape the wood so it would fit just right.

Another amazing thing about Kizhi is that there are many really old churches that people still go to for services. These churches have beautiful wooden domes on top that are painted green, blue, and sometimes even red! The churches also have lots of beautiful decorations and icons inside that help people pray and feel close to God.

People travel from all over the world to visit Kizhi and see these amazing buildings. It's a very special place that reminds us how clever and creative people can be!