The village of Urukul is located on the shore of a small lake of the same name in the Kunashak district of the Chelyabinsk region. The St. Sergius of Radonezh Church was built here about a hundred years ago, although the history of the village itself dates back further. The lack of a local church was always seen as a problem by the residents, as there were few roads and it was difficult to reach the nearest church. The faithful felt the need to attend services.

The villagers did not want to accept this situation and decided to build their own chapel, despite the fact that the Pokrovskaya Church was located 16 km away in the village of Kuyash. They began collecting donations for the construction of the St. Sergius of Radonezh Church, raised 2,000 rubles, and prepared building materials. However, no one was found to organize the construction, and for a long time, work did not begin.

The beautiful village church was only built in 1910 and consecrated in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Before the revolution, the village was prosperous, with many sturdy houses and a zemstvo school where the Law of God was taught. The church was erected on the shore of the lake, on a mound made by hand. Architecturally, the church resembled a ship, with sturdy walls, windows protected by cast-iron grilles, and iron gates at the entrance.

During the Soviet era, the St. Sergius of Radonezh Church in Urukul was closed and abandoned. The building fell into disrepair: the walls were peeling and covered in graffiti, and the crosses were removed. Recently, a native of these places, now living in Chelyabinsk, proposed to restore the church.