The ancient Assumption Kolotsky Monastery is located near Mozhaysk and Borodino. Its foundation dates back to ancient times, with the first mention recorded in 1413, as noted in the "Steppe Book." Chronicles also tell of Luke Kolotsky, who discovered the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, known as the Kolotskaya. At the site where the icon was found, Prince Andrey Mozhaysky established the monastery.

Under Ivan the Terrible, the monastery became widely known, and the Kolotskaya icon accompanied the tsar in his campaigns. By his decree, the head of the monastery was elevated to the rank of igumen. During this time, the first stone churches were built, which were later destroyed by Polish invaders and remained in ruins for over ten years.

During the time of Mikhail Romanov, the Assumption Cathedral and other buildings were restored, including wooden cells. In the mid-18th century, a second phase of changes began: a new four-tiered bell tower was built, stone cells were constructed, and the Assumption Cathedral was rebuilt, which has survived to this day.

In early September 1812, Field Marshal Kutuzov arrived at the monastery with his army, planning a major battle against Napoleon. On September 4, he surveyed the surroundings from the bell tower and decided to retreat to Borodino. The next day, the rear guard of the Russian army encountered the enemy at the walls of the monastery. In the Kolotsk battle, Cossack General Ivan Kozmich Krasnov distinguished himself, who was mortally wounded and died on September 6 in Ataman Platov's tent. He was buried in the Don Monastery.

Since then, the Assumption Cathedral, the bell tower, and the monastic cells that saw Kutuzov, Davydov, and Bonaparte have survived. The other buildings, including the walls and towers, are only captured in photographs by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky. The Bolsheviks destroyed much of the monastery and eliminated all the monks. The monastery has only been revived in our time, reminding us of its history.