One of the most impressive churches in the Yaroslavl region is the unique Uglich Church of Dmitry on the Blood, built on the site of the death of the young son of Ivan the Terrible. The story of Dmitry's death is shrouded in many unsolved mysteries, which continue to spark debates among historians. In memory of the brutal murder of the innocent prince in the early 17th century, a wooden chapel was erected, which eventually fell into disrepair. In 1630, a new wooden church was built in its place. The modern stone church in the shape of a ship began construction in the second half of the 17th century, and its consecration took place in 1692.

The Church of Dmitry on the Blood is considered one of the most beautiful in Orthodox architecture. Since the beginning of the 21st century, it has been awaiting inclusion in the UNESCO list and is among the 23 most beautiful churches in the world. The church is designed in the rare "ship" style, featuring a magnificent five-domed structure, an adjoining refectory, and a tent-shaped bell tower. Its decorative design attracts the attention of tourists and art historians. The blood-red color of the church adds to its mystery and serves as a reminder of the event for which it was built. The interior is equally impressive and includes a fresco depicting the scene of Prince Dmitry's murder. There are also preserved paintings by the outstanding Russian master Pyotr Khlébnikov, and on the church grounds, there is the famous exiled bell, whose toll once announced the murder of the prince and caused unrest.

The construction of the church was financed by the Romanovs, who, remembering the tragedy of Prince Dmitry, thanked God that Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov escaped a similar fate in 1613. Many legends have arisen around the church. For example, some witnesses claimed that on the anniversary of the prince's death, blood would appear on the floor of the church. This is likely just a beautiful legend, but in popular memory, the Church of Dmitry remains a symbol of one of the most mysterious murders.