Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Maroseyka, Orthodox church in Basmanny District, Moscow, Russia
The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian is an Orthodox house of worship in central Moscow featuring white walls, columns, and a classical design. Its interior displays religious artwork and ornamental details typical of Russian churches built in the late 18th century.
Architect Matvey Kazakov designed and built this church from 1791 to 1803 during Moscow's period of major architectural growth. It survived the great Moscow fire of 1812 intact, keeping its original classical structure.
The church shows how Russian builders adapted classical European design to their own building methods and materials. You can see this blend in the balanced proportions and columns that define its appearance today.
The church is located near public transportation and easily walkable from central Moscow. Visitors should dress respectfully and note that access may be limited during religious services or ceremonies.
The church preserves details from its original late 18th-century classical facade that managed to survive the 1812 fire intact. These well-kept features make it a rare surviving example of Moscow during that turbulent period.
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