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Church of St. Dimitry of Rostov in Kazhim

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The Church of St. Dimitry of Rostov is located in the village of Kazhim in the Koygorodok district of the Republic of Komi, Russia. It is situated in the northeastern part of the village, not far from the dam over the Kazhim River.

The church was built between 1817 and 1826 on the highest point of the village, which emerged due to the construction of an ironworks in 1757. The church operated until 1928, after which it was closed. Currently, to the east of the church, there is historical architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and to the south, there is a large undeveloped area.

This impressive stone building was closed for worship and nationalized after the October Revolution. The domes were removed, and the building was used for economic purposes: first as a club, then as a warehouse. As a result of neglect and weather conditions, it suffered significant damage.

In 1991, the building was returned to the Orthodox community, which began its restoration. Currently, one restored chapel is in operation. The church is recognized as a monument of urban planning and architecture.

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Храм святителя Димитрия Ростовского в Кажиме

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