Храм Николая Чудотворца, Orthodox temple in Fergana, Uzbekistan
Saint Nicholas Temple was an Orthodox church built with red brick measuring 24 by 16 meters (79 by 52 feet), topped with a tent-shaped bell tower at one entrance. The building stood within the barracks area and served the military garrison community.
The temple was designed in 1902 by military architects Fyodor Verzhbitsky and Fyodor Smirnov as a standard project for garrison churches throughout Turkestan. It was closed in 1927 and subsequently converted to different purposes before being demolished in the early 2000s.
This temple served as a spiritual center for Russian military families stationed in the city and represented Orthodox Christian presence in a predominantly Muslim region. It became a gathering place for religious observances and community events among the garrison residents.
Since the temple no longer stands, visitors interested in this site can only explore the historical location where it once was built. The area was near the old barracks district, and historical maps and records help identify the former position.
After closure, the building was repurposed as a warehouse and later transformed into a community club before its demolition. This adaptive reuse reflects how Soviet authorities converted religious structures into practical spaces serving different community needs.
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