Strastnoy Convent, Orthodox monastery in Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia.
The monastery complex included a five-domed cathedral, a bell tower with a spire, and several buildings arranged in a rectangular layout.
Founded in 1654 by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the monastery became a center of religious life until its closure by Soviet authorities in 1919.
The monastery received its name from a religious icon of the Mother of God, which was transferred from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow in 1641.
The former monastery location now marks the center of Pushkin Square, with a commemorative sign installed in 2012 to honor its historical presence.
During the 18th century, the monastery gates served as the foundation for coronation arches, erected for each new Russian monarch's celebration.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1654
GPS coordinates: 55.76556,37.60583
Latest update: May 13, 2025 12:12
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State Central Museum of the Contemporary Russian History
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Tverskaya Street 17
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Музей-квартира И. Д. Сытина
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House of A. I. Lobkova
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Доходный дом княгини М. А. Ливен
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Жилой дом (Тверской)
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Страстной бульвар 5
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Tverskaya Street, 12
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Главный дом (Тверской)
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Доходный дом (Тверской)
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