Holy Spirit Church

Holy Spirit Church is an Orthodox church building featuring Russian Revival style with curved kokoshniks and a prominent onion dome rising from its broad base. The interior contains religious compositions and artworks created during the early 20th century.

Construction started in 1900 under the sponsorship of Russian nobility and continued until 1905, with artistic decoration extending into later years. The building represents an example of early modern artistic ambition in Russian architecture.

The church takes its name from the Holy Spirit and displays Eastern artistic influences throughout its interior, particularly in the religious compositions. Visitors can observe this blend of Orthodox tradition with contemporary artistic thinking in the decoration and design choices.

The building stands as part of a larger historical complex and allows visitors to see early 20th-century Russian architectural and artistic achievement. You can walk through the exterior and interior spaces to observe the craftsmanship and design details.

Although the building was completed and artistically furnished, the Orthodox Church refused to consecrate it. This rejection stemmed from disagreements over the unconventional artistic choices in its interior decorations.

Location: Smolensky District

Location: Flyonovo

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 54.65880,32.20950

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40