Dormition Cathedral, Kem, Russian Orthodox wooden cathedral in Kem, Russia.

The Dormition Cathedral is a wooden Orthodox church in Kem built using local timber and northern Russian construction traditions, featuring three tent-shaped towers that mark different altar areas. The entire structure demonstrates how builders maximized vertical space and created multiple worship sections within a single wooden framework.

The cathedral was built in 1714, a time when Russian control over the White Sea region was becoming more stable after major military victories. This period marked a shift toward establishing permanent Orthodox religious structures in these remote northern territories.

The cathedral stands on Lepostrov, an island between two branches of the Kem River, not on Vitsupa Street. Its central square hall, supported by two pillars, originally served Kem residents for secular matters such as boat building, arranging trading warehouses and settling disputes between fishermen and merchants, making the church both a spiritual and civic centre.

The cathedral stands on Lepostrov, the island-like area between two branches of the Kem River, not on Vitsupa Street. Access is from the town side; the building is a federal heritage site and may be closed outside services. The 35.5-metre central dome is visible from across the river and helps with orientation.

Recent conservation work beginning in 2016 carefully restored the wooden structure while maintaining original construction methods and materials. This restoration effort represents one of the larger preservation projects focused on keeping northern Russian wooden churches standing for future generations.