Berenedey's Terem in Kostroma
‘Berenedey's Terem’ is one of the most unusual museums in Kostroma, dedicated to the history, traditions, and fairy-tale images of the Berenedey, an ancient people who once lived in these lands. The museum building, ador…
Church of All Saints in Bolkhov
On the outskirts of the city of Bolkhov, in a small cemetery, stands the Church of All Saints in the Land of Russia, built in the mid-19th century.
The main building of the church is a geometrically correct square in on…
St. George the Victorious Church in Bolkhov
The George Church, located on one of the hills in the center of the city, is a unique architectural monument. Its bell tower, 76 meters high, is the tallest in the region. This ancient church was built in 1740 when Bolkh…
Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ in Bolkhov
The ensemble of the churches of the Nativity of Christ and Saint Alexius, Metropolitan of Moscow, is located on a high bank of the Nugh River in the northeastern part of the city of Bolkhov.
The Church of the Nativity o…
Transfiguration Cathedral in Bolkhov
The Transfiguration Cathedral is the main treasure of Bolkhov and its historical and spiritual symbol. This majestic temple rises on Rasnaya Hill and is visible from almost any point in the city.
The cathedral is first …
Trinity Church in Bolkhov
The Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity in Bolkhov is a monument of history and architecture of federal significance and one of the few in the Oryol region that has preserved its original architectural appearance. The…
Russian Vodlozers: Who Are They?
Although the world is rapidly globalizing, small local groups of Russians continue to preserve their traditional way of life. One such group is the Vodlozers, living in Karelia. They are ethnically Russian, speak Russian…
Neo-Gothic Nikolsky Cathedral
Currently, on the site of the former Mozhaysk Kremlin stands the magnificent Nikolsky Cathedral, built in the early 19th century. This temple is unique in its Russian neo-Gothic style, making it resemble a Catholic churc…
Chapel of the Royal Martyrs in Kostroma
On August 29, 2009, in Kostroma, on the day of the celebration of the Fyodorov Icon of the Mother of God, the cornerstone of the chapel dedicated to the Holy Royal Martyrs and their faithful servants was consecrated. A c…
The All-Saints Convent in Bolkhov
The All-Saints Convent for Women existed in Bolkhov from 1851 to 1923. It was founded by the noblewoman Sofia Iosifovna Trubitsyna, who, after losing her 21-year-old son, decided to live separately from her husband and s…
