Nesterovo

• The Church of the Transfiguration was built from 1821 to 1824.
• Its style is described as Empire, or, according to other accounts, as Classicism.
• The church and its bell tower are made of stone.
• Construction was funded by local landowner Olga Matveevna Ivinskaya.
• The two altars are dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan.
• Regular services have been held since 2007; the church is being restored. The date since 2007 applies to regular services; the restoration is a separate ongoing process.
• It is a cultural heritage site of regional significance of the peoples of the Russian Federation.

The construction period from 1821 to 1824 provides a specific historical context. At the same time, two stylistic terms appear side by side: the Church of the Transfiguration is described as Empire, or, according to other accounts, as Neoclassical. For travelers interested in architecture, this distinction is useful: alongside the firmly dated construction period, the style is assigned in two different ways.

The building material is also specifically identified: the church and bell tower are made of stone. Together with the dates and the two stylistic designations, this gives you several distinct points of reference for viewing the building from an architectural perspective. The brief description lists two building elements and the material they share.

The building history also includes a named individual: local landowner Olga Matveevna Ivinskaya funded the construction. Her name adds a specific role in the church’s origins to the dates. If you explore Nesterovo with an interest in cultural history, you can take into account not only the construction period but also the recorded funding.

The church is classified as a cultural heritage site of regional significance of the peoples of the Russian Federation. This classification complements the information about its construction period, materials, and funding with the building’s status. For a first decision about whether the town’s cultural history matches your interests, the church offers a clearly defined point of reference.

When was the Church of the Transfiguration built?

It was built from 1821 to 1824.

What style is the church attributed to?

It is described as Empire; according to other accounts, as Neoclassical.

What should you bear in mind before visiting?

Regular services have been held there since 2007, and the church is being restored. Check access in advance.

For the broader travel overview: Ruzsky District.