Saint Nicholas Church, Religious heritage site in Nelzha, Russia.

Saint Nicholas Church is an Orthodox church in Nelzha, Voronezh Oblast, built in 1734 under Bishop Joachim and rebuilt between 1890 and 1900. It served as the main church, with the Trinity Church in Savitskoye attached to it. In 1937 it was turned into a grain store, and restoration by local residents began in the early 1990s.

The church was founded in 1734 during a period when Nelzha was expanding and communities needed religious buildings. Its construction reflected the growth of Orthodox settlements and worship places throughout the region.

The church functions as a center for worship and community events, where local people continue to observe their religious traditions together. Walking through the space, you feel how it remains important to daily life here.

The church stands in Nelzha, a village in the Ramon district of the Voronezh region. It was turned into a grain store in 1937 and restoration by local residents began in the early 1990s; work continues, so parts of the building may be under repair. The site is a regional cultural heritage object designated by decree No. 850 of 14 August 1995.

The interior preserves original religious objects and decorative details from the eighteenth century that document how worship practices changed over time. These elements offer insight into the spiritual life of people from earlier generations.