Volodarskogo

• The settlement lies on the banks of the Pakhra.
• St. Nicholas Church has a 33-meter-high bell tower.
• The parish offers, among other things, Sunday school classes and courses at the Mayolika art studio.
• The Kurya quarry is near Volodarskogo; it is about 10 meters deep and around 5 kilometers long.
• The settlement has been called Volodarskogo since 1956.

St. Nicholas Church dates back to 1646. The parish restored the single-nave building by 2006. Archbishop Grigory of Mozhaysk consecrated it on September 17.

The church complex includes a 33-meter-high bell tower. It also has a newly built refectory section and two chapels: one commemorates the appearance of the icon of Our Lady of Kazan in this area, while the other is dedicated to Saint Spyridon of Trimythous. The building’s history and its different religious dedications stand side by side. This makes the church an interesting point of reference if you are interested in the cultural history of the area.

St. Nicholas Church has a Sunday school for children and adults, with classes held every Sunday. The Mayolika art studio offers courses in ceramic painting, wood carving, making traditional Russian rag dolls, and playing the guitar. The parish also has a library and organizes pilgrimages, concerts, and performances.

Parish life therefore encompasses religious, cultural, and artistic activities. If you would like to take a course, attend an event, or ask about the library, contact the parish to find out what is currently available. The service schedule lists services on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as on major and great feasts and the feast days of particularly venerated saints. The Divine Liturgy begins at 9 a.m. and the All-Night Vigil at 5 p.m. Before traveling, confirm current times and visiting arrangements directly with the parish.

The settlement’s location on the banks of the Pakhra describes its geographical setting. The nearby Kurya quarry, below the slopes of the Konstantin ravine, offers another kind of landscape. It is part of a complex of three interconnected quarries. Limestone was mined there in the 14th century, including for the construction of the Kremlin.

The quarry is about 10 meters deep and extends for approximately 5 kilometers. Its features include numerous grottoes; the temperature inside ranges from 7 to 10 °C. These details give an idea of its size and the conditions inside. If you would like to include the quarry in your travel plans, check in advance what visiting options are available on site.

Volodarskogo was formerly known as Lodygino, Kazanskoye, and Stalino; the settlement has been called Volodarskogo since 1956. This sequence shows that the place name has changed over time, while the former names do not replace the settlement’s current name.

The settlement’s birthday is traditionally celebrated on the last Saturday in July and is also known as “Vasilkovaya subbota.” If you would like to plan your trip around this date, check the announcements for the relevant year. The tradition provides a date to plan around, while specific event dates should be checked separately.

Discover more destinations: Pykhtino, Kartmazovo, Kartino, Yamontovo, Vnukovo, Gorki Leninskije, Desna and Korobovo.

What is special about St. Nicholas Church?

The church dates back to 1646 and was restored by the parish by 2006. It has a 33-meter-high bell tower, a refectory section, and two chapels with different dedications.

What does St. Nicholas Church offer?

The parish has a Sunday school for children and adults, the Mayolika art studio, and a library, and organizes pilgrimages, concerts, and performances. Contact the parish for current dates and visiting options.

What is known about the Kurya quarry?

The quarry near Volodarskogo is part of a complex of three quarries. It is approximately 5 kilometers long and about 10 meters deep; the temperature inside its grottoes ranges from 7 to 10 °C. Check what visiting options are available on site before planning a visit.

When is the settlement’s birthday celebrated?

Traditionally, it falls on the last Saturday in July and is also called “Vasilkovaya subbota.” Check which events are announced for the relevant year.

For the broader travel overview: Leninskiy District.