Saint Basil Church

Saint Basil Church is a wooden Eastern Orthodox church with traditional Russian features in Kholmogorsky District. The structure displays vertical lines and tiered levels that create the typical profile of a northern Russian wooden church.

The church was built in 1824 when wooden religious architecture was common throughout northern Russian regions. It represents the building traditions of that era in the Arkhangelsk area.

The church is part of the Ilinsky Pogost religious complex and shapes the place with its wooden construction. It reflects how Russian Orthodox faith is expressed through local architecture and remains connected to the spiritual life of the northern communities.

The church sits along the regional road between Arkhangelsk and Kholmogory and is visible from the main pathway. A vehicle is the easiest way to reach this remote location.

The church was built entirely from wood using traditional joinery without nails, demonstrating a craft technique used for centuries in this region. This construction method allowed the building to withstand the harsh winters and temperature swings of the north for nearly 200 years.

Location: Kholmogorsky District

Inception: 1824

Made from material: wood

Part of: Ильинский погост (Чухчерьма)

GPS coordinates: 64.27444,41.82722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02