Adrianov Uspensky monastery, Orthodox monastery in Andrianova Sloboda, Russia.

Adrianov Uspensky monastery is an Orthodox monastery in the rural area of Andrianova Sloboda that consists of several buildings with traditional Russian elements. The structures are arranged within walls and feature icons, crosses, and other religious symbols on their facades and interiors.

The monastery was founded in 1540 and developed into a spiritual center in the Yaroslavl Oblast region. Its role as a place of prayer and meditation has endured through the centuries despite the many political changes Russia experienced.

The monastery is named after Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye, a monk murdered by robbers in 1550, not a prophet. Its strict communal rule barred women entirely, earning it the name Northern Athos. Pilgrims still come to the well Adrian dug by hand near the Vekha River, whose water was believed to heal.

The grounds are best explored on foot, with guided tours offering explanations of the different buildings and their religious functions. Access is normally available during daytime hours, and visitors should wear appropriate clothing, especially if entering the inner buildings.

Adrian dug a well by hand just outside the monastery wall, near the Vetkha River, and its water was credited with healing the sick. The monastery was also called the Northern Athos because women were entirely barred from entering. In 1550 robbers killed the abbot Adrian and threw his body into a pool of the Ushloma River, 30 versts away.