Here’s a You tube video that I came across on Seven Whole Days blog. Not sure of the source of the video, but I believe the language of the chanters is Russian; I’ll gladly accept any corrections. Be uplifted.
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Although I don’t speak Russian, I’ve learned some of the Divine Liturgy in Russian (very little!), and this beautiful chant sounds Russian to me.
Some of the photos – particularly of the monks – also seem to be from Russia. Stunning photography! Very moving.