Uspensky monastery, Ilyinskoye

The Uspensky Monastery includes the Dormition Church and the Church of Saint Sergius of Radonezh within its religious complex in Kaluga Oblast.

Built in 1501, the monastery developed through donations from landowners and received support from Tsar Alexis during the Russian expansion period.

The monastery combines Eastern Orthodox religious practices with architectural elements that represent traditional Russian monastic construction methods.

Visitors can reach the monastery in the Peremyshlsky District by following coordinates 54°12′11.56″N and 36°04′46.31″E, with guided tours available.

The monastery maintains active religious services while functioning as a protected cultural heritage site under the administration of the Kaluga Eparchy.

Location: Ilyinskoe

Inception: 16 century

Website: http://sharovkin-monastir.ru/

Website: http://sharovkin-monastir.ru

GPS coordinates: 54.20321,36.07953

Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:21