Arkhangel'sk (Арха́нгельск) in English means 'archangel.' The arms of the city display the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the devil. Legend says this battle took place near where the city stands today. It is also believed that Michael still watches over the city to prevent Satan's return.
Mölln is a small city of about 20 000 located in northern Germany. The Elbe-Lübeck Canal flows through the town, and there are eight small lakes that surround the city. It was founded in the 12th century and was a part of the Old Salt Route. Salt that was produced in the salt mines of Lower-Saxony was shipped to the Baltic Sea. Till Eulenspiegel, a legendary trickster known for exposing vices and provoking thought, is said to have lived in Mölln the last year of his life. He apparently died of the plague in 1350, but his existence has never been proven. Mölln has several monuments dedicated to him.
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