Church of the Nativity in Krokhino

The Church of the Nativity stands partially submerged in the Sheksna Reservoir, with its white stone walls rising directly from the water surface.

Built between 1788 and 1820, the church remained the only structure of Krokhino village after the area was flooded by the Sheksna Reservoir in 1961.

The building represents provincial Russian Baroque architecture with its cuboid structure, extended refectory, and a bell tower following traditional Orthodox design principles.

The structure serves as a navigation point for vessels traveling along the Sheksna River, marked by a signal light installed in 1953.

The church foundation underwent reinforcement with a protective dam to prevent further deterioration from wave action and ice movement in the reservoir.

Location: Krokhino, Vologda Oblast

Inception: 1788

GPS coordinates: 60.06072,38.03888

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:03