Yaropolets

Our Lady of Kazan Church

Our Lady of Kazan Church (June 2009)

Across from the ruins of the Chernyshev Estate are the ruins of the Our Lady of Kazan Church. Despite its dilapidated state it is still impressive for its unusual form - two symmetrical parts connected with a vestibule in the middle. Construction started in 1780 on the orders of Zakhar Chernyshev but stopped after his death; It was only finally completed and consecrated in 1839. Since its closure during the Soviet era, only small repair works have been carried out to stop further deterioration. Behind the church stands an equally dilapidated bell tower which was completed in 1871.

Location Ulitsa Pushkinskaya