On a picturesque hill stands the elegant church of the village of Sknyatinovo, visible from afar. In the 13th century, a tower of the Rostov prince Konstantin Vsevolodovich stood on the site of Sknyatinovo. Local historian A.Ya. Artynov believes that the prince may have chosen this place for his country residence. Although other historians have not confirmed this fact, they have not refuted it either. Sknyatinovo gained the most fame during the time when it was owned by the son of Alexander Nevsky, Andrei. The Rostov princes Priimkovy also contributed to the development of the village, and the Yazykov family built a stone church here.

The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church, with four chapels, was erected on the site of an old wooden church that had already fallen into disrepair. The architectural decor of the temple with its five domes is typical for its time. The broken pediments of the window frames and the octagonal windows in the upper part remind one of Moscow or Naryshkin Baroque. However, the varied shapes of the lower window frames and their asymmetrical arrangement on the southern facade connect the church with earlier works of sacred architecture. The columned bands with a toothed border surrounding the blind drums of the domes, the modest cornice under the eaves, and the metal scales of the domes foreshadow the majestic monuments of the Rostov Kremlin. It is likely that Rostov craftsmen built the church. Late additions on the northern side and the bell tower in the classical style harmoniously fit into the overall appearance of the Kazan church.

The interior of the church is particularly expressive. The iconostasis, reminiscent of a triumphal arch, impresses with its lightness and decorativeness. Graceful columns of classical porticos and airy garlands above the carved royal gates create an impression of expanded space. The beauty of the village was appreciated by filmmakers: Ivan Okhlobystin's team, having traveled through several regions in search of a beautiful Russian village, chose Sknyatinovo and spent the entire summer here filming the movie "Priest-san. Confession of a Samurai," the action of which unfolds around the church. The film was released in November 2015.