Resurrection Church in Susanino, Orthodox church in Susanino, Russia.
The Resurrection Church in Susanino features five domes and a bell tower, displaying traditional Russian Orthodox architecture from the late 17th century. The building showcases the characteristic design elements of religious construction from this period with its vertical forms and decorative details.
The church was completed in 1690 under the initiative of Peter Mikhailovich Saltykov and became an important religious site in the region. Comprehensive restoration work between 1977 and 1988 preserved the building's original form for future generations.
The iconostasis was installed in 1725, with icons painted by a group of iconographers from Kineshma. In 1838 the walls of the cold church's nave and altar were painted. The village was renamed Susanino in 1939 to honour Ivan Susanin, and the church now serves as an active Orthodox parish.
The church is an active Orthodox place of worship again since 2023, when the museum of Ivan Susanin's feat left the building. It stands in the village of Susanino, formerly Molvitino, and is being restored by parishioners. Visitors should dress modestly and respect services.
The building was immortalized in the famous painting 'The Rooks Have Arrived' by artist Aleksey Savrasov and gained national recognition through this artwork. This painting made the church and its surroundings a well-known subject in Russian art history.
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