The Irek Mosque in Kazan is one of the most beautiful and impressive mosques in the city, which is an important symbol of the historical and cultural heritage of the region. Construction of the mosque began in 2015, and the first prayer was said on the day of Eid al-Adha in August 2018. The mosque project was developed by the Moscow company "Archi
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The Peter and Paul Cathedral in Kazan is one of the most outstanding examples of the Peter the Great style of architecture and is exceptional for Kazan architecture. The history of this church is closely connected with the visit of Kazan by Peter I. During his third visit to the city in 1722, before setting off on the Persian campaign, Peter I sta
John the Baptist Monastery in Kazan is one of the wonderful historical places of the city, located in front of the Spasskaya Tower of the Kazan Kremlin. It was founded by Saint Herman, Archbishop of Kazan, in the 60s of the 16th century. Saint Herman also founded the Sviyazhsk Mother of God Assumption Monastery, the courtyard of which was originall
The Gostinodvorskaya Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Kazan is a significant cultural heritage site. Its history goes back to the 16th century, when it already existed and was consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas the Pleasant, the patron saint of merchants. It was located on the territory of Gostiny Dvor, thereby serving the city's tradin
The Blue Mosque, or the Fourth Cathedral Mosque, is a significant monument of Tatar temple architecture in Kazan. Built between 1815 and 1819 in the classicist style at the expense of the Kazan merchant Akhmet Aitov-Zamanov, it attracts attention not only for its architecture, but also for its history. Initially, the mosque was built in the classi
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary at the Upolozy churchyard (Saurovo) has a deep history dating back to ancient times. According to archival records, it has existed since “time immemorial,” which indicates its antiquity. In 1577, on the territory of the Vokhonsky volost, in the estate of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery, there stood a wood
The Church of the Archangel Michael is an Orthodox church of the Samara diocese of the Moscow Patriarchate, built in 1915. This temple is an object of cultural heritage of Russia of regional significance. The history of the emergence of the temple is connected with the arrival of John of Kronstadt to Samara in 1902. He consecrated the site for the
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Orenburg is an important Orthodox church, which was founded on April 30, 1852 by Dean Vasily Olshansky. The construction of the temple was completed on October 30, 1853, and its consecration was carried out on November 22, 1853 by His Eminence Anthony, Bishop of Orenburg and U
The caravanserai in Orenburg is a historical and architectural complex that was built between 1837 and 1846. It is a significant object both for the city and for the whole of Russia. Initially, this complex was created with voluntary donations to house the office of the commander of the Bashkir-Meshcheryak army, as well as to provide hotel and educ
The First Cathedral Mosque of Ufa, also known as the Jalaluddin Rumi Mosque, is one of the key Muslim shrines of the Republic of Bashkortostan and the city of Ufa. The mosque building, located at the address: Bashkortostan, Ufa, st. Tukaeva, 48, is a cultural heritage monument. The mosque was built in 1830 on the initiative of the Mufti of the Ore
The Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia (TSDUM Russia) is the oldest existing all-Russian religious organization of Muslims. Its central bodies are located in the city of Ufa, Bashkortostan. Currently, the chairman of the Central Muslim Spiritual Directorate is the Supreme Mufti Sheikh-ul-Islam Talgat Tajuddin. The history of the
In the Ilek district of the Orenburg region, there is a village called Kardailovo, founded by settlers from the Voronezh province in 1819. Initially, the villagers practiced Christianity, leading to the necessity of building a church. In 1829, the villagers appealed to the Orenburg diocese with a request to build a church, which was approved. Cons
The Church of All Saints in the city of Samara was conceived in early 2000 as a monument to the lost church, which was blown up in 1931 on Sportivnaya Street. The idea of building a new church was supported by Archbishop Sergius of Samara and Syzran, who blessed the collection of donations for this project. The construction of the temple began in
The Church of the Archangel Michael in Orenburg was founded on September 6, 2012 with the blessing of His Eminence Valentin, Metropolitan of Orenburg and Saraktash. It was a solemn moment, similar to the ceremony of founding a church and planting a cross. The church was founded on Vostochnaya Street in the city of Orenburg, next to the memorial to
The stone church in the village of Ozerki was founded in 1999 in honor of All Saints, but was subsequently consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, apparently in honor of the main sponsor of the same name, who actively participated in the completion of many years of construction. The temple itself was solemnly consecrated on September
The church that occupied the Nikolskoye School, founded in 1864 by T.S. Morozov, is historically significant for Orekhovo-Zuevo. The temple itself was erected at the school of M.F. Morozova and consecrated in 1902. In 1907, work on the addition of the altar was completed, which gave the temple its final appearance. During the Soviet regime, a gymna
The Azimov Mosque, also known as the Sixth Cathedral Mosque or the Factory Mosque, is a significant monument of Tatar religious architecture in Kazan. Built in 1887-1890 on the site of an old wooden mosque that had existed since 1804, it became the embodiment of the national-romantic architecture of that time. The construction of the mosque was ca
Церковь Святой Преподобной Великомученицы Евдокии, также известная как Евдокиевская церковь или Евдокиинская церковь, является приходским храмом I Казанского благочиния Казанской епархии Русской православной церкви, расположенным в Казани. История этой церкви насчитывает более двух веков. Она была построена в 1734 году, по преданию, на средства Ев
The Annunciation Cathedral in the Kazan Kremlin is a significant Orthodox church and a monument of Russian architecture of the 16th century. From 1552 to 1918, the cathedral served as the cathedral church of the Kazan diocese, and from the end of the 19th century, episcopal consecrations were also held here. Built in 1561-1562, the cathedral is th
In Orenburg, at the St. Nicholas Cathedral, a new baptismal temple began to function - the Church of the Epiphany. This brick temple, built in the Russian style, is distinguished by its simplicity and grace. It has only one dome, mounted on a small tent, which gives it a special appearance. The opening of the new baptismal church in 2007 was an im
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, also known as the Resurrection Cathedral, is a significant monument of church architecture of the second half of the 17th century and a majestic symbol of the city of Tutaev in the Yaroslavl region. The temple was built in the period from 1652 to 1687 on the site of a wooden church in the name of Saints
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