Troitsky Makariev Monastery

The Troitsky Makariev Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in Kalyazin situated along the Volga River, featuring traditional Russian architecture with stone buildings and enclosing walls. The complex was designed as a significant religious center for the Tver region with structures typical of monastery compounds.

The monastery developed as a center of Orthodox faith and played an important role in the Tver region over many centuries. Its fate changed dramatically during the Soviet period when construction of the Uglichskoe Reservoir began in the early 1940s.

This monastery served as a gathering place for the local community to participate in religious ceremonies and maintain Orthodox traditions across the region.

The monastery site is accessible by transport connections from Tver, located approximately 170 kilometers to the southwest. The riverbank along the Volga offers several vantage points from which visitors can view the remaining structures.

The flooding of the monastery created an unusual situation where parts of the old buildings lie beneath the water surface and become partially visible when water levels drop. This transformation makes it a compelling site for those interested in the consequences of Soviet industrial development.

Location: Kalyazin

Website: https://makariev-mon.ru

GPS coordinates: 57.25442,37.86740

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40