Ilyinsky Vodlozersky churchyard

The Ilyinsky Vodlozersky churchyard contains a wooden church with a bell tower enclosed by substantial log fencing on a small island within Vodlozersky National Park.

Established in 1798, the churchyard complex stands as one of twenty-three wooden architecture monuments in the region, with first written records dating to 1592.

The Church of Ilya the Prophet within the churchyard represents traditional Russian Orthodox religious practices and architectural methods of the late 18th century.

Visitors access the churchyard through a 40-kilometer tourist route that begins in the village of Varishpelda, where guest accommodations are available.

The wooden fence structure mirrors the architectural style found at Kizhi churchyard, demonstrating regional construction techniques of religious enclosures in northern Russia.

Location: Kuganavolokskoye rural settlement

Inception: 1798

GPS coordinates: 62.38010,36.90772

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:54