Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Krutets
On August 28, 2010, Orthodox Christians celebrated one of the twelve main church holidays, the Assumption of the Mother of God. This day became particularly significant for the parishioners of the newly constructed churc…
The Buturlin-Zubov Estate in Krutets
In the village of Krutets in the Alexandrovsky District of the Vladimir Region lies the Buturlin-Zubov estate, a local landmark. The house was built on the site of an old monastery, destroyed by the Poles in the early 12…
Countess Monzhen's Estate (Crimea)
Countess Monzhen's estate is the ruins of a once majestic two-story palace from the 19th century, surrounded by an exquisite park. This former estate, located in the village of Pionerskoye near Simferopol, is in a seclud…
Church of Boris and Gleb in Volokhovo
The village of Volokhovo, also known as Borisoglebskoye, was previously named Aleshkov and is located on the river Gorel Krest, which is also called Goren-Krest. According to local legend, there once stood a monastery he…
Botkin Trail (Crimea)
It is no secret that the climate of Crimea has a positive effect on human health. However, this was not known immediately, and in honor of the person who made this discovery, one of the walking routes that contributes to…
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Polinosovo
The village is located 13 km west of the center of the settlement Slednevo and 20 km from the city of Alexandrov. The village of Polinosovo is situated by the rivers Dubna and Molokcha, 140 versts from the provincial cit…
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Buzhaninovo
The village of Buzhaninovo is located next to a lake of the same name. It existed as early as the beginning of the 15th century alongside numerous villages and hamlets. Initially, the village belonged to Ivan Borzom, the…
Iver Icon of the Mother of God Church
In the autumn of 1999, the residents of the village of Novostroyka, now known as the city of Peresvet, appealed to the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra with a request to open a Podvorye in their territory. On October 26, 1…
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Mishutino
Eight kilometers north of Sergiev Posad, on the Uglich road, lies the village of Mishutino, home to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mishutino is first mentioned in the spiritual charter of Grand Du…
Church of the Prophet Elijah in Sergiev Posad
The Church in honor of the holy prophet Elijah in Sergiev Posad is one of the ancient temples of the city. It is located in the historical center, near the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, on a picturesque hill reflected in the wa…
