Rogozhskoe cemetery belltower

The 1910 belltower stands 151 feet tall with five tiers of white stone and red brick, displaying a combination of Russian Revival architectural elements.

The cemetery grounds emerged in 1771 during a plague epidemic when Moscow authorities designated this location for burials outside the city boundaries.

The structure represents the resilience of Old Believers, who maintained their religious traditions despite facing restrictions throughout Russian Orthodox Church reforms.

Visitors reach the belltower through public transportation to Rogozhsky Poselok street 29, following dress codes that include covered heads for women and modest attire.

The belltower contains administrative spaces and a chapel, serving as both a functional religious building and an architectural monument of federal importance.

Location: Nizhegorodsky District

Inception: 1910

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

Part of: Ensemble of the Rogozhskaya Old Believer Community

Website: http://rpsc.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.73917,37.70167

Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:40