Walking through modern Moscow, one can encounter ancient churches that have survived since pre-Petrine times. One such church is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on Bersenevka, distinguished by its bright colors and original architecture. It is located in the famous Yakimanka district and represents a picturesque corner of the past amidst modern buildings in the city center.

The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, as we see it today, was built of brick in 1657, during the reign of Alexei the Quietest, the second tsar of the Romanov dynasty. However, the history of the parish at this site goes back further. Since 1390, there was a Nicholas Monastery with a church of the same name, which was demolished in the mid-17th century due to dilapidation.

The land was given to the royal gardener Averky Kirillov, who, being a wealthy man, decided to build a new brick church, investing significant funds into it. By 1657, Moscow received another monument of church architecture in the style of 'uzorochye'.

The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker attracts attention with its brightness and beauty. The church is built in the shape of a quadrilateral, known as a 'chetverik'. Over time, the appearance of the church changed: in 1775, a refectory was added, which burned down in 1812 but was later restored.

During the Soviet period, the church was desecrated and significantly damaged. Today, the Church of St. Nicholas has a Sunday school for children and a large church library, which indicates an active parish life.