Uspensky Trifonov Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Kirov, Russia

The Uspensky Trifonov Monastery in Kirov is a walled complex of white-plastered brick and stone buildings. Its oldest structure, the Dormition Cathedral (1684–1689), stands beside the Holy Gates, over which rises the gate church of St Nicholas (1692–1695) with two black onion domes. The cathedral is crowned by three black onion domes on white cylindrical drums with narrow windows.

Founded in 1580 by Saint Tryphon of Vyatka on the south bank of the Zasorny ravine, the monastery first had a wooden Annunciation church and, around 1599, a wooden Dormition church with six unequal tents. Stone construction began under Bishop Jonah Baranov (1674–1699); the Dormition Cathedral was built in 1684–1689. Closed in 1918, the monastery was returned to the eparchy in 1989 and revived two years later.

The monastery remains a living center of faith where Orthodox services and religious celebrations draw visitors throughout the year. Its white walls and golden domes have become a defining landmark that shapes how local people see their city's character.

The complex is generally open for visits most days and offers guided tours of the buildings, with opportunities to attend services if interested. Wear comfortable shoes and dress respectfully when entering the churches and prayer areas.

The monastery's founder, Trifon of Vyatka, died in 1612 and was buried here; his relics and a spring named after him are kept at the monastery. The underground passages reportedly found during restoration were repeatedly disproven. Since the late 20th century, old gravestones, mostly from the demolished Bogoslovskoye cemetery, have been brought onto the grounds.