Kievo-Nikolaevsky monastery, Alatyr

The Kievo-Nikolaevsky monastery complex includes multiple churches and religious structures situated along the banks of the Volga region at coordinates 54.850273, 46.602116.

Founded in 1639, the Kievo-Nikolaevsky monastery functioned as a spiritual center until the Soviet period, when it experienced a phase of inactivity and structural deterioration.

The monastery buildings display traditional Eastern Orthodox architectural elements, housing religious artifacts and manuscripts that document the development of Orthodox Christianity in Russia.

Visitors can access the monastery grounds to observe religious ceremonies, participate in Orthodox celebrations, and learn about monastic life through guided tours.

The monastery received designation as a regional cultural heritage site, preserving centuries of religious traditions while maintaining active monastic practices in modern times.

Location: Alatyr

Inception: 1639

GPS coordinates: 54.85027,46.60212

Latest update: March 21, 2025 13:12