Saints Boris and Gleb Church

The Borisoglebsky Church is an Orthodox house of worship in far northern Russia with characteristic domed roofs and ornamental details on its walls. The building displays typical features of Russian religious architecture with colored facades and decorative elements at entrances and windows.

The house of worship was founded in 1874 during a period of missionary work and religious expansion in northwestern Russia. Tryphon of Pechenga played a key role in spreading Orthodox faith in this remote Arctic region.

The church is dedicated to Saints Boris and Gleb, two early Slavic martyrs whose veneration runs deep in this region. Visitors can see the religious icons and sacred images that reflect the daily prayer life of the community.

The building sits in a small village and is best seen on clear days when the characteristic domes are visible from a distance. Visitors should bring weather-appropriate clothing depending on the season, as the high north experiences extreme conditions with long winters and shorter summer months.

The house of worship sits where boundaries between Russian and Finnish territories blur together, making it a rare example of a cross-border religious site in the polar region. This location has given the place special meaning for the cultural history of the high north.

Location: Borisoglebsky, Murmansk Oblast

Inception: 1874

Founders: Tryphon of Pechenga

GPS coordinates: 69.65480,30.13425

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00