Ancient Vysoko-Petrovsky Monastery
In the center of Moscow lies the ancient Vysoko-Petrovsky Monastery, founded in 1317 and a significant part of Russian history. According to one version, it was founded by Prince Ivan Kalita, while another attributes its…
Church of Theodore, David, and Constantine of Yaroslavl in the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery
From 1827 to 1831, a church dedicated to the Blessed Princes of Yaroslavl, the Miracle Workers Theodore, David, and Constantine, was built on the grounds of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, next to the Spaso-Preobrazh…
Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the Spaso-Transfiguration Monastery of Yaroslavl
The Spaso-Transfiguration Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Yaroslavl, is part of the architectural ensemble of the monastery of the same name. In addition to the cathedral, there are magnificent monuments of Orth…
Monument to the Kopeck of 1612 in the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery of Yaroslavl
Only in Yaroslavl can you see an ancient kopeck from the early 17th century with a diameter of over a meter. This giant replica of a small coin adorns the territory of the city museum-reserve. It is installed on a granit…
Water Gate of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in Yaroslavl
The entrance to the monastery was through the Holy and Water Gates, which were located in the southern wall parallel to the river. In the 17th century, when the southern wall was rebuilt, new Water Gates were constructed…
Chapel of Our Lady of Kazan in Yaroslavl
The Chapel of Our Lady of Kazan is located in the center of Yaroslavl on the banks of the Kotorosl River, in front of the Holy Gates of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. This monument, created by architect G. L. Dainov…
Andreevskaya Church (Tobolsk)
Andreevskaya Church, also known as the Church of Andrew the First-Called, was built by Cossacks from wood in 1646. A century later, in 1740, merchant and philanthropist Abraham Sumkin began the construction of a stone ch…
Church of the Epiphany in Yaroslavl
The church is located on Epiphany Square opposite the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. The five-domed stone temple was built between 1684 and 1693 on the site of an ancient wooden church mentioned as early as the 13th cen…
Monument to Yaroslav the Wise in Yaroslavl
The monument to Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the founder of Yaroslavl, is located in the Epiphany Square in the city center. This monument was erected in honor of the founding of Yaroslavl by the prince. The monument faces …
Bear Monument in Yaroslavl
In 2009, a bear monument was installed on Pervomayskaya Street in Yaroslavl, quickly becoming a popular city attraction. Now every tourist strives to rub the sculpture and make a wish, hoping that the kind bear will fulf…
