Temple Complex of the Fish Sloboda in Galich
The cult complex of the Fish Sloboda consists of two churches built in the style of provincial baroque, with elements of 17th-century architecture in the facade decor. The complex was constructed on the site of the Vasil…
Local History Museum in Galich
The idea of creating a museum in Galich began to be discussed soon after the October Revolution. Local historians started collecting exhibits long before the official opening of the museum. Ivan Vasilyevich Yablokov, the…
Church of the Epiphany of the Lord in Galich
The architectural complex located in the city center includes monuments of varying artistic value. Among them, the Epiphany Church stands out as the oldest surviving building in Galich. The first mention of it dates back…
Transfiguration Church in Galich
In the Galich district stands one of the most vivid examples of cult architecture in the mature baroque style. Its architectural appearance is defined by a unique interpretation of volumetric-spatial composition, which l…
Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Galich
The Annunciation Cathedral, designed in a classical style with provincial features, is one of the characteristic examples of a centralized church from the early 19th century, adorned with columned porticos on all facades…
Obelisk to Those Who Fell for Soviet Power (Abaza)
A small, not very well-maintained obelisk reminds the residents of Abaza and the rare visitors to this town of the changes in ideals and values. It was erected in 1927 in memory of nine workers from the iron foundry who …
Temple Complex: Cathedrals of the Annunciation and Transfiguration in Galich
The complex, which includes two churches, is located on one of the central streets of the city. Both buildings, the cold Transfiguration Cathedral and the warm Annunciation Cathedral, with the latter situated slightly to…
Church of Cosmas and Damian in Galich
The temple dedicated to the holy martyrs and unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian is located on the outskirts of ancient Galich, on Kozmodemyanskaya Mountain, and has a rich history. In the first half of the 15th century, the…
Church of Archangel Michael in Mikhailovsk
The church in the Galich district is a vivid example of late 18th-century architecture, combining archaic volumetric-spatial solutions characteristic of the previous century with baroque facade decor. Built of brick in 1…
Monument to Ivan Yarygin (Abakan)
On August 22, 2013, a monument to the famous wrestler, two-time Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling, was unveiled in the park at the intersection of Yarygina and Krylova streets. Ivan Yarygin began his sports career …
