18 km from Rostov lies the settlement of Borisoglebsky. Its main attraction is the monastery, founded in honor of the first Russian saints, Prince Boris and Prince Gleb.
long-way.ruBorisoglebsky Monastery is a male Orthodox monastery on the road from Rostov to Uglich (in the village of Borisoglebsky), part of Russia's Golden Ring.
long-way.ruWith its shrines, historical monuments, and picturesque location, this ancient monastery is one of the finest in Russia.
long-way.ruThe location of the monastery was very advantageous. The road from Moscow and Rostov to Uglich passed nearby, continuing onwards to Kargopol and Beloozero. The Ustye River remained navigable most likely until the end of the 17th century.
long-way.ruThe monastery was founded by the Novgorod monks Fedor and Pavel in 1363.
long-way.ruThe architectural complex of the monastery took shape before the Peter the Great's rule, when it was one of Rostov's most prosperous dioceses.
long-way.ruThe building facades clearly reflect the influence of Italian architects who worked in Moscow at the beginning of the 16th century.
long-way.ruBorisoglebsky Monastery was loved by Moscow's princes and the first Russian tsars, who regarded it as "home."
long-way.ruThe first stone structure at Borisoglebsky Monastery was St. Boris and Gleb Cathedral.
long-way.ruDuring holidays and festivals, a rich fair traditionally took place by the walls of the monastery.
long-way.ruIn 1764, Catherine II presented the settlements to her favorite, Count Grigory Orlov.
long-way.ruBorisoglebsky Monastery was officially deconsecrated in 1924. Some of the buildings were transferred to Rostov State Museum.
long-way.ruIn 1962, the former monastic settlements received the status of urban locality.
long-way.ruThe monastery was reconsecrated in 1994.
long-way.ruA branch of the Rostov Kremlin State Museum now stands on the site of Borisoglebsky Monastery.
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