Церковь Бориса и Глеба на Поварской, Eastern Orthodox church building at Povarskaya Street, Moscow, Russia
The Church of Boris and Gleb at Povarskaya was an Orthodox church building with classical proportions and a single dome sitting prominently on its roof. Its symmetrical design and balanced elements reflected the architectural practices of 19th-century Russian religious construction.
The church was first built in 1635 and underwent major renovations, with its most significant rebuild occurring between 1799 and 1802 funded by parish contributions. It remained standing until 1936, when the building was demolished during the Soviet period.
The church served as a place of worship dedicated to Saints Boris and Gleb, whose names shaped the surrounding street and neighborhood identity. Today, a memorial marker on the site allows visitors to connect with the spiritual importance this building once held for the local community.
The original church site is now occupied by the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music on Povarskaya Street. A memorial plaque installed in 2007 marks the location for those wanting to learn more about the building that once stood there.
The church housed an icon of the Holy Face painted by Simon Ushakov, one of the most respected icon painters of 17th-century Russia. This artwork gave the building additional recognition among art lovers and faithful visitors alike.
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