Church of Saint Nicholas in Biryulyovo West, Orthodox wooden church in Biryulyovo Zapadnoye District, Russia.
The Church of Saint Nicholas is a wooden structure in Biryulyovo West built with traditional construction methods typical of early Soviet-era religious buildings. The building features craftsmanship in its woodwork and proportions that reflect the architectural conventions of Russian Orthodox churches from this period.
The church was built in 1924 during a period of religious architectural development in Moscow's suburbs. It survived the Soviet decades and remains one of the wooden Orthodox structures that document religious building traditions from this era.
This wooden church serves as a spiritual center for the local Orthodox community and hosts regular services throughout the year. It represents how religious life has persisted in this Moscow neighborhood, maintaining traditions despite the urban transformation around it.
The church is situated in a residential neighborhood and accessible by local public transportation. Visitors should note that dress codes apply during services and that entry may be restricted during active worship times.
The building received recognition as a tentative protected cultural site in 2009, acknowledging its role in preserving Russian wooden building traditions. This distinction highlights how rare such structures have become within a modern city like Moscow.
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