Church of Saint Andrew at Vagankovo Cemetery, Eastern Orthodox church in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia
The Church of Saint Andrew is an Eastern Orthodox house of worship with traditional architectural features located on the Vagankovo Cemetery grounds in the Presnensky District. It displays characteristic domed forms and contains religious iconography typical of Orthodox churches.
This church was built in 1820, following the establishment of Vagankovo Cemetery in 1771. The timing of its construction coincided with a period of active religious building in Moscow.
The church stands within one of Moscow's most important burial grounds and is experienced by visitors who come to pay respects at graves of artists, writers, and composers. This reflects how the city honors and preserves memory of its cultural figures.
The church is located at Serhii Makeev Street, building 2, and can be reached through the main entrance of the cemetery. Keep in mind that this is an active burial ground where respectful behavior is important.
The cemetery holds remains of people who died in major historical events, including victims of the Battle of Borodino and the Khodynka Tragedy. These graves serve as reminders of difficult chapters in Russian history that often surprise visitors.
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