The Nativity of the Mother of God Men's Monastery in Vladimir
In 1191, Grand Prince Vsevolod Yuryevich founded a men's monastery in Vladimir, choosing a location on the eastern side, near the Ivanov Gates. Chronicles indicate the foundation in 1191-1192: "In that year, Grand Prince…
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Vladimir
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Vladimir, which is the main church of the Nativity Monastery, is located in the eastern part of its territory. The cathedral was originally built between 1192 a…
Bell Tower of Alexander Nevsky Church at the Bogoroditse-Rozhdestvensky Monastery in Vladimir
The bell tower of the Bogoroditse-Rozhdestvensky Monastery in Vladimir is located in the eastern part of the monastery grounds, in front of the western facade. The first bell tower, which has not survived to this day, wa…
Church of the Nativity of Christ in Vladimir
The Church of the Nativity of Christ with a refectory is an example of a representative temple from the eclecticism era, decorated in the baroque style, echoing the decor of the neighboring archbishop's residence. The fi…
How Did Pre-Revolutionary Gymnasiasts Mischief?
Today, youth are criticized by everyone who feels like it. They say they do not want to study, dress inappropriately, and their behavior goes beyond limits. However, 120 years ago, young people were not known for their m…
Vladimir Railway Station Museum
The railway transport museum in Vladimir is located near the station and offers visitors a chance to explore samples of rolling stock, including narrow-gauge freight and passenger cars. All exhibits are displayed outdoor…
Assumption Old Believer Church in Vladimir
The church was once one of several surrounding the central square of the ancient settlement. At the entrance to the church, there is a stone with an inscription stating that the church was built in 1649 through the effor…
Mikhail Tukhachevsky, the Red Commander Who Betrayed His Wife
When Maria Ignatieva, Mikhail Tukhachevsky's wife, walked along the platform, men involuntarily turned to look at her, for she was a true beauty. A luxurious commander's carriage, reminiscent of a palace, was already wai…
Church of St. Vladimir the Equal-to-the-Apostles in Vladimir
The Prince-Vladimir Church, a parish Orthodox church of the Vladimir and Suzdal Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, is located in the Prince-Vladimir Cemetery in the city of Vladimir.
In 1783, a church was built in …
Church of John the Theologian in Bogoslovo
The village of Bogoslovo is first mentioned in 1504 in a charter by Grand Duke of Moscow Ivan III, which stated the non-judicial status of metropolitan villages and monasteries. By 1622, Bogoslovo was already referred to…
