Golubtsovo: Remembrance and Historical Connections

• A local historical account dates the construction of the communal grave to 1957.
• The “Obelisks of Remembrance” relay is part of a long-standing tradition held before Victory Day.
• The event route in 2022 passed through Golubtsovo and other localities in the former rural settlement of Kashino.

The communal grave is a tangible historical landmark in the village. The local date of 1957 places its construction in time. The commemorative relay offers a different perspective: while the grave is a single memorial site, the route of the event described in 2022 passed through Golubtsovo and other localities in the former rural settlement of Kashino.

The relay is established as a long-standing tradition held before Victory Day. If you want to plan your trip around an event, check the latest dates in advance. Before visiting the communal grave, check in advance under what conditions access is possible.

In the wider travel destination of Volokolamsky District, the Joseph-Volokolamsk Monastery represents religious and architectural history. The Orthodox Saint Joseph of Volokolamsk founded it in 1479 in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God. The architectural ensemble includes the 17th-century Dormition Cathedral and the late-17th-century Gate Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The cathedral also houses a shrine containing the relics of Saint Joseph.

The pilgrimage center offers a 90-minute tour of the monastery ensemble, which also introduces visitors to the cathedral. The monastery is also home to Russia’s first Bible museum. Its collection includes a Paris Bible from 1568 and an Elizabeth Bible from the 18th century. If you are interested in architecture, the tour offers a different focus from the museum’s historical books.

The Yaropolets Museum of Local Lore offers guided tours of its exhibition and the village’s landmarks. The “History of the Estates and Their Owners” excursion visits Goncharov Estate, the Church of St. John the Baptist and Chernyshev Estate in the village of Yaropolets. The church is active and was built in 1755; check current access arrangements before planning a visit.

Goncharov Estate is a cultural heritage site of federal significance. Alexander Pushkin visited the estate in 1833 and 1834 to visit his mother-in-law. The excursion therefore explores both the history of the estates and the specific historical connection to Pushkin.

The Yaropolets hydroelectric power station offers a technical point of interest and is considered the first rural hydroelectric power station. There is a high bridge at the spillway, from which you can watch the swirling water. Check the conditions at the site before visiting.

Discover more destinations: Mikhaylovskoye, Blagoveshchenskoye, Stanovishche, Yakshino, Litvinovo, Chertanovo, Butakovo and Spass.

What year is the communal grave dated to?

A local historical account dates its construction to 1957.

How long is the tour of the Joseph-Volokolamsk Monastery?

The pilgrimage center offers a 90-minute tour of the monastery ensemble, which also introduces visitors to the Dormition Cathedral.

Which places are included in the Yaropolets Museum excursion?

The excursion visits Goncharov Estate, the Church of St. John the Baptist and Chernyshev Estate in the village of Yaropolets.

For the wider travel overview: Volokolamsky District.