Those traveling along the Perm-Izhevsk highway have surely noticed the majestic church in the ancient village of Polozovo, dedicated to Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir. This church, surrounded by birch alleys, rises to the sky with its elegant domes and strict facades, reflecting the spirit and craftsmanship of the Ural Orthodox people. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 19 churches in the territory of the Bolshesosnovsky district, but by the end of the century, none survived. The church in Polozovo, located by the federal highway, has been preserved the best.
The history of the church began with the formation of a parish by the decree of the Holy Synod on August 5, 1849. It included settlements that previously belonged to the parishes of the Annunciation Cathedral of the Votkinsk Plant and the village of Sivinskoye. The parish included: the village of Polozovo, the villages of Krasnoyar, Osinovka, the settlements of Vakhrin, Lisya, Pozorinsky, and Talapanov. The following year, an altar was added to the wooden chapel, which was consecrated on January 25, 1851, in the name of Saint Prince Vladimir. This was the first worship building in the village, preceding the stone church. The parishioners sought to replace the wooden church, which had served for 30 years and could not accommodate all the parishioners.
The project for the new church was developed in 1891 by Vyatka provincial architect Alexander Stepanovich Andreev. The church was built in 1893 and 1904, and its solemn consecration took place on December 3, 1904. Later, the church was decorated both inside and out. In 1911, a forged fence was created by another well-known Vyatka architect, Ivan Apollonovich Charushin.
From May 8, 1930, the church ceased to be used for its intended purpose following a resolution by the presidium of the Sarapul city executive committee. The building was used as a cultural and educational institution, library, club, cinema, and later even as a grain storage facility. Over the years without supervision, the building fell into disrepair, and due to roof leaks, 90% of the frescoes, created based on sketches by famous Russian artists, were lost.
In the 1960s, the bell tower was dismantled, and no images of the church with it have been found to this day. By a decision of the Perm Regional Council on May 20, 1993, the church was granted the status of a monument of history and culture of regional significance. Since 1997, the building has been transferred for indefinite gratuitous use to the Parish Council of the Russian Orthodox Church. Currently, the building is registered as the property of the parish, and the land under the church has been delineated. An agreement has been made with the Ministry of Culture regarding the preservation of the monument.
Since 2003, restoration work has been underway. New windows have been installed, doors replaced, and the roof partially repaired. A temporary partition has been set up between the refectory and the church part for conducting work and services. The altar has been arranged, a temporary iconostasis has been made, and a heating system has been partially installed. A temporary wooden version of the bell tower has been built above the porch.
Thanks to the efforts of parishioners and benefactors, the church has regained its voice in the form of a wooden bell tower, as well as a fence around the territory. Services are held here on weekends and holidays. The parish is committed to preserving the monument. A restoration project has been developed to return the church to its original appearance with the restoration of the bell tower and the repair of the domes. On February 15, 2019, four new domes were installed on the central dome of the church, with plans for the installation of the central dome's finial ahead.
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