Lists of active male and female monasteries in Russia. The most beautiful, ancient and famous monasteries in Russia

In this article we want to talk about the monasteries of Russia. They have their own history, which is extremely interesting to learn.

Monasteries in Russia are not only a place for people who want to renounce worldly worries and understand themselves. Monasteries are also historical monuments in which the soul of Russia lives. If you want to feel this soul, then it's time to visit a monastery.

How many monasteries exist in Russia?

In the pre-revolutionary period

monasteries there were 1025 - this is as of 1914. During the Soviet Union , of course, they became much smaller - only about 16.

IMPORTANT: When counting, not only buildings are considered, but monasteries functioning for their intended purpose.

After 1991 the number starts to increase again. As of 2013 operating monasteries were counted around 700.

As of today , the number has reached about 1000. The fact is that in each Russian region there are approximately one to twenty monasteries.

Monastery of Nilov Desert, recorded back in 1910, by Proskudin-Gorsky

Map of Russia's monasteries

Of course, if you want to familiarize yourself with such a religious and cultural heritage, it is most convenient to conduct the review of the map. And to find it is quite simple - a map of Russian monasteries

The most beautiful monasteries in Russia

The Novodevichy Bogoroditsa-Smolensky monastery is considered to be the oldest of female monasteries. Located near the Moskva River, it has not even changed significantly since its foundation in 1524.This contributed to the fact that the monastery was taken into account by UNESCO as a unique example of Baroque style, and also received the title of "the heritage of all mankind".

Novodevichy Bogoroditsa-Smolensky monastery at night

The structure has five chapters, although initially, historians claim, there were nine of them. All are not preserved, but the frescoes have come down to our time.

IMPORTANT: If you want to see one of the largest belfries, then it's worth going here. The bell tower of this monastery reaches 72 meters!

The end of the 17th century was imprinted on this architectural ensemble by interesting towers with openwork ends of .And, that is unique, for all time of the existence the monastery never was reconstructed. On the contrary, all the components were preserved in their original form.

Nearby are the most picturesque Novodevichye ponds , the banks of which are marked by a graceful alley. The alley, in turn, will lead the traveler to the bridge, and then to the north.

Novodevichye ponds at the monastery

Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery in the Moscow Region is unique in that it is in fact a copy of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which is located in Jerusalem. The walls are already amazing - they are 3 meters in thickness and 9 - in height. The perimeter is more than a kilometer, that is, the promenade promises to be long.

Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery in foggy weather

Stunning white monastery.

IMPORTANT: Since the territory is rather big, it is worth ordering an excursion. It lasts an average of two hours, during which the guide will answer all questions

Special attention deserves the towers of , which at first seem identical, but in fact each of them is unique. At close examination in these buildings it is possible to find more and more unique.
The gate is also notable for .Each of the three gates has its own name and purpose.

The gates of the monastery are beautiful enough

Inside is the beautiful church of Constantine and Elena .It is underground at 6 meters deep, which in itself is very interesting. The gravestone next to it is the memory of a benefactress who has done much for the monastery.

Church of Constantine and Helena at the monastery

If you look closely, it will be noticeable that the walls are decorated with beautiful tiles - a special tile used for this kind of finish.

The monastery is decorated with tiles

The history of the creation of the Resurrection Cathedral, located on the territory of the monastery, is beautifully presented in the form of carved annals .And if you read only the first letters, you can see the name Nikanoris - that's the name of the archimandrite, who worked on the annals.

Annals of Archimandrite Nikanoris on the construction of the monastery

Inside the monastery is as beautiful as outside. And even in small things he repeats the Jerusalem - for example, arcades. If you raise your head, you can see how the tent rises by as much as 18 meters. Everywhere there are the most beautiful frescoes of , which illustrate the story of Jesus Christ.

Picturesque decoration of the Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery

The frescoes of the monastery deserve special attention

The Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra is in Sergiev Posad .From time immemorial it has been a kind of educational and publishing center, which reflected its majesty.

Monastery of the Holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

Winter beauty of the monastery

IMPORTANT: The monastery consists of a huge number of structures, for inspection of which the attentive tourist will have a lot of time. Total buildings are about 50. Therefore, you need to get out on an excursion early.

UNESCO took care of the preservation of this religious and historical monument. You can get into it through different gates, but best of all through the Saints. The church of the 17th century is situated above them.

The Holy Gates of the Monastery

On the territory of this monastery there is the bell tower, recognized as the most beautiful in Russia .Built in the 18th century, it never ceases to please others.

The belfry of the monastery

The temple in the name of the Descent of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles is recognized as a unique creation of the architecture of the , because for the 15th century such structures were uncharacteristic.

On the buildings of the monastery you can tell endlessly, but separately stands

Temple in the name of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles at the monastery

to mention also the Temple of St. Sergius with the Refectory Chamber .The temple was built in the 17th century, and at that time stood out for its size and solemnity. It organized meals for the holidays, as well as solemn receptions.

The Temple of St. Sergius with the Refectory Chamber at the Monastery

The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is located on the picturesque shore of the Siversky Lake in the Vologda Region. It is considered not only the largest but richest monastery in Russia.

Kirillo-Belozersky monastery on a misty morning

IMPORTANT: As for the temples, only Kirillovsky year-round and Sergievsky are considered operational in the summer. There are currently no places for pilgrims in large numbers.

You have to look at the Assumption Cathedral .It is not for nothing that he deserved the title of an outstanding building monument of Rus - being one of the first buildings made of stone, this cathedral served as a good example of monumental construction.

Assumption Cathedral at the monastery

If you want to admire the example of wooden architecture, you should visit the Church of the Deposition of the .It is the oldest example of a structure made of wood. In combination with the picturesque nature the church looks great.

Church of the Deposition at the Monastery of

Also to all visitors is remembered the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord with water gates .This architectural creation was enthusiastically noted by Chelishchev in his notes on the journey through the Russian north.

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord with water gates at the monastery

Belogorsky St. Nicholas Orthodox Missionary Monastery , located near the city of Perm , amazing both in summer and in winter. It is also known under the name of Ural Athos for the severity of morals. But striking and strict beauty, restored in 2010.

Belogorsky St. Nicholas Orthodox-Missionary Monastery in the Summer

Belogorsky St. Nicholas Orthodox-Missionary Monastery in Winter

Attracts the very location of the monastery - towering on White Mountain, it captures glances. Despite the fact that there were other monasteries in Perm, this one was remembered most of all.

You should definitely visit the Cathedral of the Cross Exaltation of located on its territory. It very much resembles the Kiev Vladimir cathedral - the same Byzantine style.

The Holy Cross Cathedral on the territory of the

Monastery The most ancient monasteries of Russia

The Muromsky Transfiguration Monastery of is believed to be founded not later than 1015 by Prince Gleb Vladimirovich. According to some researchers, it is he who is the oldest monastery in Russia.

Muromsky Savior-Transfiguration Monastery

Mention of this structure can be found in the world-famous "Tale of Bygone Years" - under its walls allegedly perished Prince Izyaslav Vladimirovich.

For quite some time the monastery was the defensive line of Murom .In connection with this, there were ruin and perestroika.
Gradually the monastery acquired both economic buildings, and a bell tower, and a school. And the imperative building was the first stone building in the whole city.

IMPORTANT: Despite the great history, at the moment the monastery is perfectly maintained. It occupies a rather large territory, on which the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, which was erected in the 16th century, stands out - it is recommended to pay attention to it when visiting the monastery.

Savior Transfiguration Cathedral at the monastery

Flowerbeds with a lot of flowers, a pond, a small zoo - this monastery can boast along with ancient history.

The monastery is buried in the greenery

The Nikitsky monastery, also called Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, is located near the park Pleshcheyevo lake .The son of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavovich Boris together with Bishop Hilarion decided to create churches on this lake. So they wanted to establish Christianity. It is assumed that one of the churches that were built at that time became the basis for the monastery.

Monastery in 2016

The second name of the monastery was in honor of St. Nikita Stylites. Although some researchers are skeptical about the life of Stylites.

Special attention should be paid to the Refectory Chamber .There is an opinion that Peter the Great stayed in it. And even later the building was rebuilt, it is still quite interesting. This is particularly true for window casings.

Refectory chamber at the monastery

The St. Juriev Monastery is located not far from Veliky Novgorod. As the legend says, was founded in 1030 by Yaroslav the Wise. Since he had the name George in baptism, in honor of him they decided to name the monastery, because George used to sound like "Yuri".Already in the 12th century this building was spoken of in chronicles.

St. George's Monastery

Originally, the building was constructed of wood. However, in the 12th century Mstislav the Great ordered to erect a temple of stone, which was hastened to fulfill the architect Peter - so appeared St. George's Cathedral .In recent years archaeological studies have been carried out on the territory of the cathedral, thanks to which has found the most interesting frescoes of .

St. George's Cathedral at the monastery

Frescoes at the monastery

Today the service is performed not only in the St. George's Cathedral, but also in the Spassky, the Cross Exaltation, in the church of the icon of the Mother of God Burning Cupid a.

The Borisoglebsky monastery is the oldest of those located not only in the Tver region, but also in Russia as a whole .And although more or less it appeared in the annals in the 17th century, the date of foundation is considered to be 1038.It was then that the former stablesman of Prince Vladimir the First, the boyar Efrem, decided to retire from the worldly bustle, having built a monastery and named it in honor of the murdered Boris and Gleb.

Borisoglebsky Monastery

The monastery was repeatedly destroyed, from fire, then from raids. But time after time, he successfully reborn. For example, it happened with the Vvedenskaya church , which was previously burned by the Poles.

The Vvedenskaya church at the monastery

The Avraamiev Epiphany monastery is the oldest in Rostov .Previously, like many buildings of this type, it was intended as a fortress, but eventually the fortress walls disappeared. According to the legend "The Life of Abraham of Rostov", this monastery was erected instead of the stone pagan deity Veles.

Avraamiev Epiphany Monastery.

It happened, according to one version, in 1261.However, some researchers are inclined to date the erection of the monastery by the later terms of the

. However, the rod Abraham, with whom he crushed Veleza, was kept for a long time within the walls of the monastery, until Ivan the Terrible took him before the famous campaign to Kazan.

IMPORTANT: If you want to personally see one of the earliest monuments of vowed construction, visit the Epiphany Cathedral on the territory of the monastery. It was erected just after the capture of Kazan.

Epiphany Cathedral at the monastery

A little later, other churches appeared, including Nikolskaya and Vvedenskaya. Since ancient times until 2004, the monastery was considered male, but now it is in the status of a woman.

The most famous monasteries in Russia

Solovetsky Monastery was erected in the 15th century by the Reverend Herman and Zosima. As the legend says, Zosima was destined to contemplate the vision, which was the impetus for erecting an unusually beautiful monastery. It was built of wood, it included a refectory, a chapel, a church.

Solovetsky Monastery

Since then, the monastery had every right to own the islands on which it was located - this was confirmed by the archbishop of Novgorod, and then by the other sovereigns. Historians noted an interesting fact: many cities of the 16th century were not marked on maps, however Solovetsky monastery was present on them necessarily.

Since the 16th century, construction work using stone was started. Upon completion of the construction of the , the monastery receives the fortress status , being a guard point in the north-west of the state.

The monastery was noted in history and during the Crimean War , when it sustained a bombardment by English cannon frigates.

To date, the monastery has preserved the temples and buildings of those times, which are connected with the help of of the covered passages .From the architectural point of view, the monastery is rather peculiar due to such transitions and corner chapters.

Known monastery and its prison cells , in which both political and ecclesiastical prisoners were serving their sentences.

The walls of the monastery look like serfs that is not accidental.

Ipatievsky monastery is a real symbol of tsarist Russia, as it was in it in the 17th century that Mikhail Romanov was elected to the kingdom, and in it, 300 years later, the Romanov dynasty ceased to exist. Spread out on the shore of Kostroma, this monastery often experienced decline and flowering.

1. Adrianov Poshekhonsky Monastery - Yaroslavl Region. Poshekhonsky borough, etc. Andrianova settlement
2. Alexandro-Athos Zelenchuk men's deserts - Karachay-Cherkessia Rep., Zelenchukskiy rn, pos. Nizhny Arkhyz
3. Alexander Nevsky Convent - Moscow region, Taldomsky district, Maklakovo village
4. Alekseevskaya Pustyn Pereslavlsky Feodorovsky Monastery -Yaroslavl Region, Pereslavsky District, Novoalekseevka Village
5. Amvrosiev Nikolaevsky Dudin Monastery for Men -Nizhny Novgorod region, Bogorodsky district, Podyablonnoye village
6. Andreevskaya deserts of the Solovetsky monastery - Arkhangelsk region, Primorsky district, Solovetsky islands
7. Artemiev-Vercolsky monastery - Arkhangelsk region., Pinezhsky district, pos. New Path
8. The Annunciation Monastery - Astrakhan, north-west.corner of st. Sovetskaya and st. Kalinin
9. The Annunciation Iono-Yashezersky Monastery( Yasheozerskaya Desert) - The Republic of Karelia, Prionezhsky district, ur. Yashezersky Monastery
10. Annunciation Krasnoyarsk Krasnoyarsk Convent - Krasnoyarsk, ul. Lenin, 13-15
11. The Annunciation Monastery in Dunilovo - Ivanovo region, Shuysky district, with. Dunilovo
12. Bogolyubsky male cinematography of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra -Moscow region, Sergiev Posad, st. Novogorodnaya, 40А
13. Theotokos-Milostivsky Kadomsky Women's Monastery - Ryazan Region, Kadom District, Kadom
14. Epiphany Women's Monastery - Altai Territory, Kamen-na-Obi, Str. Dekabristov, 19
15. Borisoglebskaya desert in the Voskresenskoye - Yaroslavl region., Pereslavsky borough, with. Housewarming
16. The Brusen Convent - Moscow Region, Kolomna, Sovetskiy per., 3
17. Vazhaozersky Monastery( Zadne-Nikiforovskaya Desert) - rep. Karelia, Olonets rn, pos. Interdistrict
18. Valaam Monastery Republic of Karelia - Sortavala borough, about. Valaam
19. Valdai Iversky Svyatoozersky Monastery - Novgorod region, Valdai region, Valdai, island, Iversky monastery
20. Varlaamo-Khutynsky Savior Transfiguration convent -Novgorod region, Novgorod district, Hutyn village
21. Varsonofievsky Pokrovsko-Selischensky convent for women - rep. Mordovia, Zubovo-Polyanskiy borough, with. Pokrovskie Selishchi
22. Introduced-Oyatsky female monastery - Leningrad region, Lodeinopolsky district, Oyat village
23. Verkhne-Chusovskaya Kazan Trifonova women's deserts - Perm district, Chusovskaya district, Krasnaya Gorka village
24. Vladimirsky monastery of the Valaam monastery - The Republic of Karelia, Sortavala borough, Fr. Valaam
25. Vladychny female monastery - Moscow region., Serpukhov, st. Oktyabrskaya, 40
26. Vorontsovsky Blagoveschensky Monastery - Tver Region, Toropetsky District, Vorontsovo Village
27. Resurrection Novodevichy Convent - St. Petersburg, Moskovsky pr., 100
28. Resurrection Skete of the Pavlo-Obnorsky Monastery - Vologda Region, Gryazovetskyrn, d. Yunosheskoe
29. All-Svyatsky Shuya Congregational Women's Monastery - Ivanovo Region, Shuya,( corner Sovetskaya Street and 1 Metallistov Street)
30. Vysokopetrovsky Men's Monastery - Moscow, ul. Petrovka, 28
31. Germanic deserts of men - Moscow region, Sergiev Posad rayon, ur. Hermogenova Pustyn( 2 km from the village of Alferevo)
32. The Gethsemane male monastery of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra - Moscow region., Sergiev Posad, ul. Spring
33. Gledensky Trinity Monastery - Vologda Region, Velikoustyugsky District, Morozovitsy Village
34. Golgotho-Crucifix Skete - Arkhangelsk Region, Primorsky District, Solovetsky Islands, Fr. Anzer, Golgotho-the Crucifixion of the Skete
35. Desyatinny Christmas convent for women - Veliky Novgorod, Desyatinnaya st.
36. Divnogorsky Uspensky Monastery -Voronezh region, Liskinsky district, hut. Divnogorie
37. Dmitrievsky Dorogobuzh women's monastery - Smolenskaya region., Dorogobuzhsky district, city Dorogobuzh, st. International, 16
38. Catherine's Monastery of the - Tver, ul. Kropotkina, 19/2
39. Elizavetinskaya women's community - Tver region, Zubtsovskiy rn, ur. Elizavetino( 1 km to the northwest from the village of Starye Gorki)
40. Female monastery Icon of the Mother of God of Jerusalem - Kaluga region, Lyubnovsky district, ur. Maninsky Khutor( 3 km NE Kretovka village)
41. Zadonskiy Theotokos-Tikhonovsky Tyuninsky convent for women -Lipetsk region, Zadonskiy rn, s. Tunny
42. Zaikonospassky men's monastery - Moscow, st. Nikolsky, 7-9
43. Zaonikievskaya Bogoroditsa-Vladimir men's deserts - Vologda region, Vologda district, village of Luchnikovo
44. Zolotnikovskaya Uspensky deserts - Ivanovo region, Teikovsky district, pp. Zolotnikovskaya Deserts
45. Ivanovskiy Vladimirsky Monastery- Ivanovo, ul. Lezhnevskaya, 120
46. The Iversky Vyksunsky Convent of the - Nizhny Novgorod Region, Vyksa, ul. Krasnoflotskaya, 58
47. Icons of Our Lady of Consecration or Consolation, women's community - Moscow region., Domodedovo district., P.Dobrynikha
48. Innokentievsky men's skit - Irkutsk, ul. Academician Obraztsov, 1
49. St. John the Theological Monastery - Ryazan Region, Rybnovsky District, p.Пощупово
50. Ioanno-Kronstadt convent for women - Altai Territory, Pervomaisky rn, s. Kisluha
51. Ioanno-Predtechensky convent for women - Moscow region, Ramenskiy rn, with. Denezhnikovo
52. Ioanno-Predtechensky Monastery - Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, st.2
53. Cinema of the Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra - St. Petersburg, Oktyabrskaya Embankment, 16-20
54. Krasnogorsk Bogoroditsky Monastery - Arkhangelsk Region, Pinezhsky District, Krasnaya Gorka Village
55. Krasnoselsky Ioanno-Predtechensky Monastery -Perm Territory, Solikamsk, ul. Privokzalnaya, 35
56. Krasnokholmsky Mykolayiv Antoniev Monastery - Tver Region, Krasnokholmsky District, Sloboda Village
57. Krasnoyarsk Znamensky Monastery - Krasnoyarsk Territory, Divnogorsk, ul. Embankment
58. Holy Exaltation Monastery - Nizhny Novgorod, Oksky Congress, 2a
59. Cross Exaltation Skit - Perm Territory, Nytvensky Distr., P.Govyrino
60. Mikhailo-Arkhangelsk Ust-Vym men's monastery - The Republic of Komi, Ust-Vymsky district, with. Ust-Vym, ul. Zarucheynaya, 36
61. The Mikhailo-Athos Monastery( Mikhailo-Athosskaya Zakubansky Desert) - Rep. Adygea, Maikop district, village. Victory
62. Monastery "Labor and Prayer" - Tver Region, Rameshkovsky District, Volkovo Village
63. Monastery of Gabriel the Archangel in Blagoveshchensk - Amur Region, Blagoveshchensk, ul. Gorky, 133
64. Monastery of Elizabeth Feodorovna The Martyrs of - Kaliningrad, ul. Poletskogo, 8
65. Monastery of the Icon of the Mother of God All-Russia - Krasnodar, st. Dimitrov, 148
66. Monastic women's community Ikons of the Mother of God I am with you and no one on you - Kaluga region, Meshchovskiy rn, s. Silver
67. Nikitsky Monastery - Yaroslavl Region, Pereslavsky District, with. Nikitskaya Sloboda, st. Zaprudnaya, house 20
68. The Nikolo-Modena monastery - Vologda region, Ustyuzhna district, with. Fashionable
69. Nikolo-Stolpenskaya Pustyn( Nikolo-Stolbenskaya Desert) - Tver region, Vyshnevolotskiy borough, with. White Whirlpool
70. Nikolo-Chernoostrovsky Monastery - Kaluga Region, Maloyaroslavets, Str. Kutuzov, 2
71. Nikolo-Shartomsky Monastery in the Introduction - Ivanovo region, Shuysky district, with. Introduction
72. Nikolsky Tikhonov Monastery - Ivanovo region., Luhsky district, with. Timiryazevo
73. Nilo-Sorsk desert - Vologda region, Kirillovskiy district, metro Pustyn
74. Novodevichy nunnery - Moscow, Novodevichy Ave, 1
75. Holguin monastery in Volgoverkhovye - Tver region, Ostashkovsky borough, since.
76. Parfenovskiy Bogoroditsky monastery in Parfenovo - Vologda region, Cherepovets district, Parfenovo village
77. PERYNSKY monastery - the city of Novgorod
78. Pskov Ioanno-Predtechensky monastery ( Ivanovo monastery from Zavelichye) - Pskov
79. The Paraclete - Moscow region., Sergiev Posad rayon, pos. Change
80. The Holy Ascension monastery of the Solovetsky Monastery, on the Sekirnaya mountain - Arkhangelsk region, Primorsky district, Solovetsky islands
81. Svyato-Dukhova Alatyr desert - Chuvash republic, city of Alatyr, mdn. Arrow, lvl. Oak grove
82. Holy Trinity Alexandro-Nevsky Lavra - St. Petersburg, nab. Monastyrki River, 1;pl. Alexander Nevsky
83. Skeet Andrew the First-Called on Agafon Meadow - Leningrad Region, Vsevolozhsky District, Koltushskaya Vol., Near the village of Korkino, array of Genetics on the Agafon Meadow
84. Skete of All Saints of the Joseph-Volokolamsky Monastery - Moscow Region, Volokolamsky R-n, s. Teryaevo
85. Skit of Trypton of Vyatka in Pyskore( Pyskorsky Savior-Transfiguration Monastery) - Permsky Krai, Usolskiy rn, s. Pyskok
86. Solotchi monastery - Ryazan region., Ryazan region, pos. Solotcha
87. Sofronieva Desert - Nizhny Novgorod region, Arzamas district, Sofronieva Desert
88. Spaso-Kamenny monastery - Vologda region, Ust-Kubinsky district, about. Stone
89. Spaso-Kukotsky monastery - Ivanovo region, Gavrilovo-Posadsky district, with.
90. Transfiguration Mirozhsky Monastery - Pskov, Mirozhskaya naberezhnaya, 2
91. The Transfiguration of Solovetsky Monastery Arkhangelsk Region, Primorsky Region, Solovetsky Islands
92. The Transfiguration of Our Lords in the Ust-Medvedets Monastery - Volgograd Region., Serafimovich
93. Trinity-Odigitrievskaya Zosimova female deserts( Trinity-Odigitrievsky Zosimi women's monastery; Zosimova's deserts) Moscow Region., Naro-Fominsk borough, pos. Zosimova Pustyn
94. Trinity-Sergius Lavra - Moscow region, Sergiev Posad, Trinity-Sergius Lavra
95. Troitsky Antoniev Siya Monastery - Arkhangelsk region, Kholmogory district, p. Monastery
96. Assumption Renaissance Desert - Novgorod region, Kholmsky district, ur. Rydeisky deserts
97. Uspensky Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery - Pskov region, Pechora district, Pechory city, Pobedy st. International, 5
98. Ferapontov-Belozersky Theotokos-Christmas monastery - Vologda region, Kirillovskiy rn, s. Ferapontovo
99. Florishcheva male deserts( Assumption Monastery) -Nizhegorodskaya obl., Volodarsky rn, pos. Frolls
100. Hristorozhdestvensky Iversky nunnery - Kirovskaya obl., City of Vyatskie Polyany, st. Lenina, 212А
101. Shestakovsky Resurrection Community - Yaroslavl Region, Nekouzskiy rn, s. Sheldomezh
102. Yugskaya Dorofeeva desert - Yaroslavl region., Ur. The South Desert( zone of flooding of the Rybinsk Reservoir)
103. Yuryev Monastery - Veliky Novgorod, p. Yuryevo
104. Yaransky Pro-Chichtsy Monastery - Kirov region, Yaranskiy rn, m. Experimental field

Unfortunately, it is now impossible to judge what exactly these buildings looked like at that time. The modern look they received only in the time of Catherine the Great.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the with the gilded iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral, murals, and also the unique library .In it, the famous Ipatiev Chronicle stands out.

Iconostasis of the Trinity Monastery of the Holy Trinity Ipatievsky Monastery

The Transfiguration Valaam Monastery is a unique combination of the most beautiful nature and unique architectural complex. The latter arose in the 16th and 17th centuries, surrounded on all sides by water, and most suitable for seclusion.

The Transfiguration Valaam Monastery

IMPORTANT: It is recommended to visit first the stone chapel, the Savior's Transfiguration Cathedral. The Chapel of the Annunciation, by the way, is one of the oldest island buildings. And the chapel in the name of the Icon of Our Lady of the Sign was decided to be installed in honor of visiting the monastery by Alexander the Second.

Chapel of the Annunciation at the Monastery of

This unique complex has suffered a lot of trials, but now it is being restored. For example, from 13 monasteries has already restored 10 .

Museum, the residence of the patriarch, the workshop for icon painting - is what is now famous for the monastery .The flow of pilgrims is so great that from May to November the walls of the monastery lead an active reception of visitors.

Goritsky monastery is the most famous of those related to Pereyaslavl. Those structures that have survived are related to the 17-19 centuries.

Goritsky Monastery

The main attention is deserved by the main Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin .Its iconostasis from many tiers was created in the 18th century, but it has reached our days.

The iconostasis of the monastery

Originally, the monastery was thought of as a male, but in 1667 it was decided to make it female. Currently, he continues to be under female care.

The monastery meets visitors with interesting pass gate, which arose in the 17th century. The contrast between clean walls and the décor of the gate attracts attention.

Travel gate at the monastery

IMPORTANT: It is necessary to visit the Chamber of the porter - it has two ornately decorated facade, which are in no way inferior to the decoration of the princely dwellings of those times.

The main monasteries in Russia, the list of

We offer a list of the main monasteries, arranged in alphabetical order:

Divnogorsky Assumption Monastery

Buddhist monasteries in Russia, the list of

We offer you a list of Buddhist monasteries operating on Russian territory:

1. Aginsky datsan - Transbaikalian region, with. Amitkhasha
2. Alarsky datsan
3. Alaric datsan - settlement Kutulik Alarsky district of Ust-Ordynsky Buryat district of Irkutsk region
4. Aninsky datsan - Buryatia, 5 km from the village of Alan, Khorin district
5. Atagan-Dyrestuysky datsan
6. Atsagatsky datsan - Buryatia, Zaigraevskydistrict, Naryn-Atsagat village
7. Buddavihara - Gorelovo settlement, near St. Petersburg
8. Gusinoozersky( Tamchinsky) datsan - Buryatia, village Gusinoye lake
9. "Datsan Gunzehoyneye" - St. PetersburgUrals, Primorsky Prospekt 91( metro station Staraya Derevnya)
10. Zagustai Datsan "Dechin Rabgyling" - 6 km south of the ulus of Tohoy Selenginsky district of Buryatia and 4 km to the north-east of the outskirts of Gusinoozersk, on the Kyakhta tract
11. "Golden Monastery of Shakyamuni Buddha" - in the center of Elista on the street. Yuri Klykov
12. Kizhinginsky datsan "Dachen Dashi Lhumbling" - Kizhinginsky district of Buryatia
13. Sartul-Gagatuysky datsan - south of Buryatia in the Gagatuy region of the Dzhidinsky district
14. Syakusin-Suum - outskirts of the Elista 6 km from the town north of the village of Arshan
15. Tantric monasteryLords of Zonkawi - Gorodovikovsk, Kalmykia
16. Uldyuchinsky khurul - settlement of Uldyuchina, Priyutnensky district, Kalmykia
17. Ustuu-Khuree - the tract of Chaylag-Alaak on the right bank of the Chadan river
18. Khaymorsky datsn "Bodhidharma» - Arshan in Buryatia Tunka district
19. Hosheutovsky khurul - with. River Harabalinskogo region Astrakhan region
20. Temple of Victory( Grand Tsaryn) - village Large Tsaryn Oktyabrsky district of Kalmykia
21. TSEEZHE-BURGALTAYSKY DATSAN - ulus Ust-Burgaltay Zakamensk district Buryatia
22. Choorya-khurul - village Iki-Chonos virgin lands Kalmykia
23. Chitadatsan - Transbaikal Region, Chita
24. Shad Tchup Ling Kachkanar mountain in the Sverdlovsk Region

St. Petersburg Buddhist monastery "Datsan Gunzehoyney"

Old Believers Monasteriesand in Russia, the list

Many Old Believer monasteries were closed at different time intervals. Of those that remained, we can distinguish the following:

1. Nikolo-Uleiminsky monastery - p. Uleima Yaroslavskaya oblast
2. Transfiguration of the Old Believers' Community of the Fedoseyevsky Accord - in Moscow near the Preobrazhensky Cemetery

Preobrazhensky Old Believers Monastery of the Fedoseyevsky Accord

Monasteries of Russia with miraculous icons

The New Jerusalem Monastery , which we mentioned earlier, stores the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Troeruchnitsy" .There is a legend that the artist, returning to his work, repeatedly saw the third hand touched by his unclear work to his work. Believing that this was someone's joke, he was washing his hand. And so it went on until the Mother of God appeared to him in a dream, and did not say that the hand is a sign of her blessing.

The miraculous icon of the Mother of God "The Three Hands" at the monastery

The Conception of the Convent of the is famous for the icon of the Mother of God, called "The Merciful" .It is addressed in case of problems with the conception of the child, as well as simply to resolve family problems.

IMPORTANT: This icon is not original - it is written off from the one that is located on the island of Cyprus.

Icon of the Mother of God "Merciful", Conception of the Convent of the Mother of God

The Iveron Icon of the Mother of God from the Iveron Monastery is one of the most valuable icons. It was made in the 11th century, and was revered all the centuries of its existence thanks to many miracles.

If you look closely, you can see the wound on the chin of Our Lady, which appeared thanks to the enemies of Orthodoxy.

Iver icon of the Mother of God at the monastery

Russian land is not for nothing always famous for its spiritual monuments. Monasteries not only welcomed all who sought to escape from worldly life - they were also excellent examples of architectural art. Regardless of what exactly you expect from monasteries, you should visit them even as a simple tourist.

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