In 1817, settlers from the Kursk province, hearing about the fertile lands by the Kugulta River, founded a village here. At the first meeting, the residents discussed what was more important: paving the road or building a church. They unanimously decided to start with the church. According to Father Alexander, there were four churches in the village: Kazan, Wooden Povetskaya, Kalgan (Old Believer), and Nikolskaya. Only Nikolskaya has survived to this day.

In Russia, there are few churches that can compare in beauty to the Church of St. Nicholas the Benefactor. This twelve-domed church resembles a ship from afar. It is considered one of the most beautiful in the Stavropol province. The fame of its beauty and grandeur spread far beyond Kugulta. The villagers and the region take pride in the church as a spiritual, historical, and architectural treasure. The church was built in honor of the transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas. Construction began in 1909, with funds collected from all over, and the residents of Kugulta also contributed. In 1913, the construction was completed, and services began. This year coincided with the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Royal Dynasty, and the church was gifted an icon of St. Nicholas by the Kugultin village community, dated February 21, 1913.

There is a legend that the architect of the church was a young and beautiful woman. Father Alexander has a photograph where she is depicted in the center among the benefactors and builders: in a strict black dress with a lace collar and a smooth hairstyle. Who she was and what became of her is unknown. But the church built under her guidance still stands today. [This legend is likely a local apocryphal tale.]

The only surviving church in the village of Kugulta was not restored for 60 years. In 2000, artist Vladimir worked on its restoration, and in 2001, all 12 domes were replaced.