Between 1775 and 1800, a new church was built in Sanino, mainly funded by the parishioners. It is likely that among them were craftsmen and workers. For the peasants, working with stone and wood was a familiar task. By saving on craftsmen, which was a common practice in Suzdal villages, a significant portion of the funds was directed towards purchasing expensive bricks, roofing iron, and other materials. As a result, the parishioners were able to erect not a modest, but rather an impressive church with a main square base, a spacious porch, and a bright altar. On the northern side, a small chapel dedicated to the Epiphany of the Lord adjoins the church.

On the western side, along the longitudinal axis of the building, there is a tall bell tower, which is an octagon on the lower square base with an elongated cone at the top. It also serves as an entrance, perceived as a grand porch with staircases on three sides. The cross of the bell tower rises to the same level as the main cross of the church. The church is harmoniously integrated into the landscape and impresses with its beauty and proportion to the surrounding nature even from a distance. This impression is maintained up close. The temple, rising above the plain, resembles a ship sailing through the heavenly and earthly seas. It is beautiful in winter when the white color of the church blends with the white snow.

The main room of the Holy Nicholas Church is a classic two-tiered cube with windows framed by ancient Russian surrounds with kokoshniks. They contrast with the triangular pediments of the late 18th century, which encompass the walls on all four sides. The cube is topped with a voluminous octagonal tent with a small turret crowned with an onion dome and a cross.

Around the walls of the Nicholas Church, there are several notable graves. One of them, topped with a magnificent wrought iron cross, draws special attention. Here lies Priest Antoniy and his wife Evdokia Alexandrovna, who were the patriarchs of these places in the second half of the 19th century. The priest, awarded almost all church distinctions, served in Sanino for 52 years and passed away on November 5, 1892.