Russia has a rich history and a vast territory, which are scattered places of interest.Turquoise lakes, rocks and boulders, surrounded by legends, scenic forests and deep rivers complemented by man-made wonders.The architectural masterpieces of ancient and modern forced to admire the human mind and his work ethic.Among the main buildings Russia appear stunning cathedrals, monasteries and temple complexes.
Capital Novodevichy Convent - a building that brings to the city's appearance traits of humility and repentance, calls for piety and compassion for your fellow man.It is located in a bend of the Moscow River, in the territory of Khamovniki called Maiden field.Women's Orthodox monastery, Novodevichy Convent in Moscow, founded in 1524.To create a hand in her Grand Prince Vasily III, the father of Ivan the Terrible, who laid the wooden church after the capture of Smolensk.There have placed a copy of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Smolensk, considered the protector of Russian troops.
Novodevichy Convent was often home to the noble people of the country who would like to move away from the madding crowd.It has also happened that the king disliked aristocrats or members of the prince's relatives forced to settle for the sturdy walls of the monastery.Tsarina Irina, Boris Godunov, Princess Sophia, Miloslavsky sister, Evdokia Lopuchin and many other representatives of the "secular beau monde" have lived here in peace and tranquility.
architectural ensemble "Novodevichy Monastery" is included in the UNESCO list.It consists of fourteen buildings, among which appear the economic and residential buildings, as well as eight different churches.All the sacred buildings of the monastery were built at different times.The oldest is the Cathedral of the Smolensk icon of the Mother of God, built in 1524-1525 years.Outwardly, it resembles the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin, so it is often referred to as a miniature of the main Moscow sights.
Novodevichy Monastery is renowned for its luxurious interiors.The interiors of churches hit old carved iconostasis, remarkable paintings, paintings in several tiers.Everything sparkles with gold.The complex is surrounded by a brick wall with twelve towers, which performed a security role during the war.There are also
Novodevichy Convent in St. Petersburg.Until the mid-eighteenth century in the northern capital of Russia there was no convent.In 1746 Empress Elizabeth ordered the construction of the monastery, which had intended to settle in his declining years.Today at Moskovsky Prospect stands an impressive stone cathedral, which had been worked architect jambs.Beautiful building in the Byzantine style decorated with paintings, reliefs and cast majolica.
Like many shrines, after the revolution, these two ancient monastery had been closed and converted for other purposes.They organized warehouses, production halls, museums.After the collapse of the Soviet Union once again became society to seek the path of truth and light, so the temples resumed service.Everyone today can worship the famous icons of the saints and seek help.
