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Saint Nicholas Church, Sortavala, Orthodox church in Sortavala, Russia.

Saint Nicholas Church features a symmetrical stone structure with traditional Orthodox design elements and stands near the center of Sortavala with multiple domes and arched windows.

Architect Nikolay Pavlovich Grebyonka designed this religious building in 1873, during a period of expanding Orthodox influence in the Karelia region.

The church maintains regular Orthodox services and ceremonies, representing a continuous religious presence in the multicultural border region between Finland and Russia.

Visitors can reach the church at 31 Gorky Street in Sortavala, with the main entrance facing east according to Orthodox architectural traditions.

The church structure combines elements of both Finnish and Russian architectural influences, reflecting the historical shifts of sovereignty in the border region.

Location: Sortavala

Inception: 1873

Architects: Nikolay Pavlovich Grebyonka

GPS coordinates: 61.70514,30.69314

Latest update: April 17, 2025 01:36

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