Vatutinki – Chapel of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
Accommodation in Vatutinki
The Chapel of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God makes Vatutinki a tangible destination. For a broader cultural perspective, it is worth looking at Moscow as the wider travel destination: architecture, historic museum sites, and maritime themes can all be found there.
Vatutinki at a glance
The Chapel of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God stands in Vatutinki. It was built in June 2006. Confession takes place in the chapel before the liturgy. On patronal feast days, a prayer service and a procession take place after the liturgy.
How can the chapel fit into your travel plans?
For your travel planning, the chapel is a clearly defined local cultural point of interest: its construction date provides a historical anchor, while the religious services mark different time windows. Confession takes place before the liturgy; the prayer service and procession are tied to the patronal feast days and follow afterward. If you plan to attend a particular service, check the latest visitor information in advance.
What cultural topics does Moscow offer?
The wider travel destination of Moscow includes the Moscow Kremlin State Museum and Heritage Site, with the Armoury Chamber and the architectural ensemble of Cathedral Square. The Moscow Kremlin is one of the largest architectural and urban ensembles in the world. It lies in the center of the Russian capital, on a high hill above the Moskva River. The museum, architecture, and urban setting thus offer distinct aspects of a cultural destination.
Kolomenskoye offers a different historical focus: it was a favorite residence of the Russian tsars from the 16th century and has been a museum-reserve since 1923. The site covers 256 hectares and includes an ethnographic complex and a museum of wooden architecture. A clearly defined individual attraction is the House of Peter I, the only memorial museum in Moscow dedicated to the first Russian emperor.
Moscow’s VDNKh also offers its own historical perspective. It opened on August 1, 1939; its later names were VSHV, VDNKh USSR, and VVTs. The Cosmonautics and Aviation Center was established in the restored Cosmos Pavilion in 2018 and is described as the largest space museum complex in modern Russia.
What maritime themes are there in Moscow?
Severnoye Tushino Park and Zakharovsky Bay stretch along the Khimki Reservoir. The park’s waterfront promenade offers a view of the port at the Northern River Terminal. The Naval Museum there is dedicated to the history of the navy: visitors can explore the interior of the B-396 Novosibirsk Komsomolets submarine and see the Orlyonok ground-effect vehicle. The waterfront landscape and the history of technology thus offer distinct themes. Check the park operator’s latest information before visiting.
Discover more destinations: Volodarskogo, Kommunarka, Vnukovo, Kartmazovo, Yamontovo, Desna, Antonovka, Moskowski.
FAQ
Where is the Chapel of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God?
It is in Vatutinki.
When was the chapel built?
In June 2006.
What takes place before the liturgy?
Confession takes place in the chapel before the liturgy.
What happens on patronal feast days?
A prayer service and a procession take place after the liturgy.
For the wider travel overview: Leninskiy rayon.
