The ensemble of the Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God includes the church itself, an attached refectory, a bell tower, and a watchman's lodge. The church, designed in large-scale architecture and intended for a large number of parishioners, consists of a square base and one dome on a massive light drum, making it similar to churches of the "octagon on a square" type. The charm and uniqueness of the building lie in the extensive use of patriarchal decorative elements typical of the late 17th and 18th centuries, which were close and pleasing to rural residents, unlike the prevailing classicism of the time. The ornate kokoshniks are made in a more modern and quality manner from white stone. The five-sided apse also imitates the masonry of ancient wooden churches, suggesting that there may have been a wooden church here previously. After construction, the church was likely plastered, and stucco was added. A distinctive feature of the building is the single entrance on the western side. The Kazan church is located on the wide main street of the village and is still active. However, its condition is unsatisfactory: only the roof of the refectory has been renewed, while the other parts have old roofing that is in emergency condition. Due to leaks, the facades and likely the interior have suffered significantly. The dome of the bell tower is damaged, probably from a lightning strike, the cross is lost, and the cladding of the bulb has been removed. Nevertheless, the cross of the main volume, despite numerous bullet holes, has been well preserved, with remnants of quality gilding.
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