The Alexander Nevsky Novo-Tikhvinsky Monastery is one of the main attractions of Yekaterinburg. This women's lavra, whose restoration began in 1994 after the Soviet period, is gradually regaining its former glory, known throughout Russia.

The history of the monastery dates back to the late 18th century when it was a small community near a wooden church on the outskirts of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Over time, it transformed into a third-class women's monastery. The first abbess was Thais (Tatiana Kostromina), who brought holy relics from the Sophia Cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod. The community grew rapidly, acquiring workshops, and by 1819, the number of nuns exceeded one hundred. The nuns engaged in handicrafts and helped those in need.

In 1822, the monastic charter was approved, and a year later, the Church of All Saints was consecrated. With the support of Emperor Alexander I, the construction of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral began. In 1832, the construction of the church in honor of the Mother of God, the Joy of All Who Sorrow, was completed. Its favorable location near the hospital allowed even the sick to participate in services.

By 1866, there were 381 residents in the monastery, and by 1890, their number exceeded 600. From 1852 to 1881, the complex was supplemented with new churches and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was rebuilt. By the early 20th century, six churches, workshops, a hospital, an orphanage, a library, and other buildings were functioning on the monastery grounds.

The sisters mastered various arts, working in more than 18 workshops. In 1918, the nuns supported the royal family by delivering food to them. The monastery continued its activities until 1922 when it was closed and its archives destroyed. During the Soviet era, the buildings were repurposed, and the cemetery was liquidated. The revival of the monastery began in 1994, and in 2013 it was renamed the Alexander Nevsky Novo-Tikhvinsky Monastery. Today, it houses a publishing house, a charitable canteen, and other institutions.

The modern monastery comprises several buildings, each part of an architectural ensemble. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was laid in 1814, but due to an unsuccessful project, construction was delayed. The church could accommodate up to 6,000 people and was adorned with columns and a spire. In 1930, it was closed and later used as a museum. In 2005, the cathedral returned to its origins.

The All Saints Church, built in the early 20th century, became the storage place for the monastery's main relics. Before 1917, the architectural ensemble of the facade reached 100 meters. After the revolution, the buildings were used by the military, but now they again belong to the monastery.

The Sorrowful Church was the first building of the monastery, and the Introduction Church was consecrated in 1865. The Theodosius of Totma Church, founded in 1823, was also used for civil purposes during the Soviet era. The All-Merciful Savior's Courtyard, built in 1876, was looted during the revolutionary years but has now been fully restored.

The monastery attracts believers with its numerous relics. The Alexander Nevsky Church houses the relics of Alexander Nevsky and other saints. The All-Merciful Savior Church is the repository of the relics of Basil of Siberia and Simeon of Verkhoturye. The main icon of the monastery is the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God.

The monastery is located in Yekaterinburg on Zelenaya Rosha Street, building 1. It can be reached by public transport. Confessions are held on Fridays and Saturdays.