Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery
Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery, Orthodox cemetery in Vasilyevsky District, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The cemetery spans over 51 hectares of land, featuring rows of marble and granite tombstones arranged along maintained pathways through the grounds.
Established in 1738 by the Holy Synod and officially recognized by Senate decree in 1756, the cemetery initially served as a private burial ground.
The cemetery contains numerous chapels decorated with Orthodox icons and religious murals that represent traditional Russian theological artistry and beliefs.
The cemetery maintains regular visiting hours throughout the year and offers guided tours that detail the stories of notable individuals buried within.
A section of the grounds was designated as a cholera cemetery in 1831, marking a specific response to the epidemic of that period.
Location: Vasileostrovsky District
Inception: 1738
Website: https://smolenskoe-spb.ru/smolenskoe-pravoslavnoe/
Website: https://smolenskoe-spb.ru/smolenskoe-pravoslavnoe
GPS coordinates: 59.94333,30.24861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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