Chapel of Cyril of Novoezersk in Belozersk
The Chapel of Cyril of Novoezersk, a brick octagonal structure with a tented roof, is a monument of religious architecture from the second half of the 19th century. Cyril of Novoezersk, venerated as an Orthodox saint and…
Museum of Traditional Boats of the Belozersky Region
The museum "Traditional Boats of the Belozersky Region" is dedicated to fishing, ancient boat-building methods, and the crafting of fishing gear, as well as the lifestyle and customs of our ancestors who were fishermen.
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Russian Law Faculty in Prague
The Russian Law Faculty became a significant project, providing many Russian émigré students the opportunity to complete their higher education. It was opened in May 1922 at the initiative of Professor Pavel Ivanovich No…
The Most Beautiful Fire Tower in Russia
Kostroma is an ancient city in central Russia, founded in the 12th century. Initially, it was entirely wooden, which created a fire hazard. Houses, warehouses, stables, shops, and baths stood very close to each other, an…
Church of John the Theologian in Belozersk
The brick church, built in 1706, but its facade decor indicates that it was reconstructed in the late 18th century. This structure represents an octagon on a square base with a two-altar refectory, which housed the Eleva…
White Lake Museum in Belozersk
The nature of the Vologda region is characterized by harshness, richness, and diversity. Here, one can encounter impenetrable forests, winding rivers, and blue lakes. You can get acquainted with the wildlife of the regio…
Local History Museum in Belozersk
The Belozersk Regional Local History Museum was founded in 1976 based on a folk museum created by teacher and local historian R.A. Novikova. Currently, the museum's collections hold 21,500 items.
Among the exhibits, one…
Assumption Cathedral in Belozersk
The Assumption Church, the oldest monument of temple architecture, is located outside the Kremlin, on the landing, a bit away from the center. Its construction was completed by 1553. Remarkably, the "porydnaya," enclosed…
Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands in Belozersk
The brick church, built in 1716 as the cathedral of the monastery, is a two-light square with a decorative five-domed roof. It includes a semicircular altar, a two-aisled refectory, and a bell tower executed in the class…
Church of the Epiphany of the Lord in Belozersk
The Church of the Epiphany of the Lord in Belozersk is a winter temple within an active church complex, located at the intersection of Lenin and K. Marx streets. Unlike the Assumption Cathedral, which serves as a summer …
