Monaster Ikony Matki Bożej „Znak” w Barnaule

The Znamensky Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Barnaul featuring eight domes and a three-tiered bell tower decorated with white elements set against red brick walls. Beyond the main temple, the complex houses a school and library available to visitors on a regular basis.

The monastery started as a wooden church in 1754 and was transformed into stone in 1853, becoming a solid structure that would endure. After serving in a different role during the Soviet era, it returned to religious use in 1994 as a women's monastery.

Daily Orthodox services shape the rhythm of the monastery, drawing visitors into the spiritual practices that define the place. The rooms and their decoration tell the story of Russian Orthodox tradition as it continues here today.

The monastery welcomes visitors and offers a quiet setting to explore its religious spaces and architecture. It helps to dress respectfully when visiting, as it remains an active place of prayer with set times for services and visits.

The monastery preserved important church documents during the Soviet period when it functioned as an archive. This role helped numerous records survive that might otherwise have been lost.

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 53.34144,83.78361

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00