Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Bogorodichny Shcheglovsky Monastery

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,514 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Bogorodichny Shcheglovsky Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Tula, Russia.

Bogorodichny Shcheglovsky Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Tula, Russia, made up of several religious buildings set within a walled compound. The complex holds the Cathedral of the Theotokos Galaktotrophousa, the Church of Nikandr of Pskov, and a bell tower that rises above the courtyard.

Construction began in 1859 with funds from the Moscow merchant Vasily Makarukhin beside the 19th-century bishops' residence in the Shcheglovskaya grove. The Cathedral of the Theotokos Galaktotrophousa was consecrated on 8 September 1864, and the monastery was formally approved on 30 September 1868. Closed in 1921, it was returned to the Orthodox Church on 2 November 1990 and reopened on 18 July 1991.

The monastery is the only one in Russia named after the icon of the Mother of God "Mlekopitayelnitsa" (the Nursing Mother). Its founder, the Moscow merchant Vasily Ivanovich Makarukhin, moved into the monastery in 1880 and took monastic vows as Varsonofy a few days before his death in 1890; he lies buried in the left side chapel of the main cathedral. His nephew N. F. Musatov ran the monastery from 1894 until 1915 and built the Alexander School for poor children and a monastery hospital.

The monastery is an active religious site, so visitors are expected to dress modestly before entering the grounds. Checking the official website ahead of time is a good idea to confirm opening hours and any restrictions during services.

The cathedral is dedicated to the Theotokos Galaktotrophousa, an image of the Virgin Mary nursing the Christ child, which is a rare dedication for a main church in Russia. This choice of patron gives the monastery a devotional identity that sets it apart from most Orthodox monasteries in the Tula region.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,514 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Inception
1859
GPS coordinates
54.21208,37.67650
Latest update
October 28, 2026 21:02
Around this place
Tula Pryaniki Museum
Russian Federation

Tula Pryaniki Museum

2.2 mi
Batashevsky Garden
Russian Federation

Batashevsky Garden

1.5 mi
Saint Sergius Church near Moscow Gate
Russian Federation

Saint Sergius Church near Moscow Gate

2.2 mi
Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki
Russian Federation

Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki

1.4 mi
Hermitage Municipal Theatre
Russian Federation

Hermitage Municipal Theatre

1 mi
Church of Saint John Chrysostom
Russian Federation

Church of Saint John Chrysostom

2 mi
Church of the Protection of the Theotokos
Russian Federation

Church of the Protection of the Theotokos

1.4 mi
Church of the Nativity of Christ
Russian Federation

Church of the Nativity of Christ

2.1 mi
Proletarsky Park, Tula
Russian Federation

Proletarsky Park, Tula

1.5 mi
Церковь Николая Чудотворца
Russian Federation

Церковь Николая Чудотворца

1.3 mi
Бывшее здание богадельни при храме Сергия Радонежского (Тула)
Russian Federation

Бывшее здание богадельни при храме Сергия Радонежского (Тула)

2.2 mi
Клуб «Серп и Молот» (Тула)
Russian Federation

Клуб «Серп и Молот» (Тула)

1.7 mi
Дом жилой (Тула)
Russian Federation

Дом жилой (Тула)

2.1 mi
Хозяйственное здание (Тула)
Russian Federation

Хозяйственное здание (Тула)

270 ft
Дом настоятеля (Тула)
Russian Federation

Дом настоятеля (Тула)

260 ft
Жилой дом (Тула)
Russian Federation

Жилой дом (Тула)

1.8 mi
Cathedral of the Theotokos Galaktotrophousa (Tula)
Russian Federation

Cathedral of the Theotokos Galaktotrophousa (Tula)

50 ft
Надвратная колокольня (Тула)
Russian Federation

Надвратная колокольня (Тула)

180 ft
Корпус келий (Тула)
Russian Federation

Корпус келий (Тула)

190 ft
Chulkovskoe Cemetery
Russian Federation

Chulkovskoe Cemetery

1.4 mi
Дом жилой (Тула)
Russian Federation

Дом жилой (Тула)

1.6 mi
Квартира М.Ф. Шурдукова, в которой в 1915-1916 годы проходили собрания большевиков Чулковского района и находилась подпольная типография Тульской организации большевиков
Russian Federation

Квартира М.Ф. Шурдукова, в которой в 1915-1916 годы проходили собрания большевиков Чулковского района и находилась подпольная типография Тульской организации большевиков

1.9 mi
Единый диспансер №1 (Тула)
Russian Federation

Единый диспансер №1 (Тула)

1.6 mi
Памятник В.Ф. Рудневу, командиру крейсера «Варяг» (Тула)
Russian Federation

Памятник В.Ф. Рудневу, командиру крейсера «Варяг» (Тула)

2.2 mi
Дом жилой (дом генерала Сенопальникова) (Тула)
Russian Federation

Дом жилой (дом генерала Сенопальникова) (Тула)

2.1 mi
Жилой дом (Тула)
Russian Federation

Жилой дом (Тула)

1.9 mi
Church of Nikandr of Pskov
Russian Federation

Church of Nikandr of Pskov

200 ft
Корпус келий (Тула)
Russian Federation

Корпус келий (Тула)

210 ft
Show the full map
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Bogorodichny Shcheglovsky Monastery - Orthodox monastery in Tula, Russia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.