Svyatogorsky Monastery
Svyatogorsky Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Pushkinskiye Gory, Russia
Svyatogorsky Monastery stands on a hilltop with white stone walls and golden domes, with the Assumption Cathedral as its central structure. The complex includes several buildings arranged around the main cathedral, forming an enclosed religious compound.
The monastery was founded in 1569 and initially served as a defensive fortress along the empire's western frontier. It later developed into a major center of Orthodox faith in the region.
The monastery holds the grave of Alexander Pushkin, Russia's national poet, in a family vault near the cathedral. Visitors come to honor the literary figure and reflect on his connection to this spiritual place.
Visitors can attend daily religious services in the cathedral and explore the grounds either independently or with guided tours. Plan to walk on uneven ground as the complex spreads across the hillside with distance between its various structures.
The monastery grew around a sacred icon that, according to local tradition, was discovered by a shepherd in 1566. This icon, known as the Odigitria of Svyatogorsk, is still preserved within the complex and remains central to why pilgrims visit.
Location: Pushkinskiye Gory
Inception: 1569
Website: http://svyatogorsky.org
GPS coordinates: 57.02217,28.91972
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:44
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