The Church of the Ascension was built in the village of Shulka in the Orsha district in 1871. It was a large settlement, and the church was constructed to significant dimensions. The architecture of the building combined the classical traditions of the past with the architects' interest in ancient Russian forms. The massive octagon on a square base was topped with a spherical faceted dome. The refectory and three-tiered bell tower adjoined the square base. Large windows in the refectory, altar, and octagon well illuminated the interior of the church. The porticos with columns on the north and south walls were executed in a late classical style.

As of 1912, a church parish school operated at the church, and the parish had over 3,000 members. However, the fate of the church was complicated.

Like many other churches, it was closed in 1939 and remained in neglect until almost our time. Just 10 years ago, the building stood without crosses, with cracks and one-and-a-half-meter birches on the dome, and the windows were boarded up. It was not even mentioned in the diocesan maps of those years. Local residents recount that a special commission came, and after inspecting the building, decided that the church was beyond restoration.

Nevertheless, restoration began. The residents of Shulka turned to the rector of the neighboring Kuchkinskaya church, Father Alexey Vyazov, asking him to occasionally come and conduct akathists and molebens in the church. This continued for over a year. A native of the neighboring village, E.F. Zagainov, received the blessing of the Bishop and took on the restoration of the church. Local residents actively supported him, organized the clearing of the abandoned building, and then specialists arrived.

Today, the Shulka Church of the Ascension, visible even when approaching the village, stands as a white-stone beauty. It is located in the center on a hill, crowned with a dome and bell tower with crosses. Modern technologies and materials were used in the restoration. Inside, the beauty of the iconostasis and the decoration of the church is striking. Although the finishing and icons are new, the ancient walls have been preserved. The church is alive, bringing joy to parishioners, guests, and simply passersby.

Worship services in the church resumed on December 13, 2009. On May 28, 2010, Archbishop John of Yoshkar-Ola and Mari El consecrated the altar in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, and on August 26, 2011, in the name of St. Basil the Great. On October 31, 2015, the main altar was consecrated in honor of the Ascension of the Lord.