The Nikita Church in the village of Yandovishche was built in 1853 with funds from local General Bulgakov in memory of the victims of the Crimean War. Next to the church were a chapel and a parish school. During the Soviet era, the chapel was turned into a store, and in 1990 it was destroyed. The school ceased to exist in 1996.

The church looked impressive, with three entrances: a central one and two side ones. Its walls were covered with white plaster, the windows were adorned with ornate cast-iron grilles, and there was a cast-iron fence around it. To this day, the altar and floor made of cedar boards have survived.

Worship services, prayers, and memorials ceased in 1949. The church was not destroyed during the Soviet era, as it had military significance and was visible from 10 kilometers away. From the bell tower, there was a view of the domes of St. Mary Magdalene's Church in the city of Dmitriev.

From 1950 to 1991, the church was used as a grain storage facility. In the mid-1990s, attempts were made to restore its function, but they were unsuccessful.