Turlatovo: Culture and Church

• The Turlatovo Rural House of Culture has seven ensembles and clubs.
• The Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos is a wooden church.
• The foundation stone for the church was laid in 2012; a minor consecration and a Divine Liturgy were held there on November 3, 2017.

The Turlatovo Rural House of Culture brings together different forms of community cultural life: the folk dance ensemble «Kolechko», the vocal ensemble «Muzykalnye uzory», and the children’s folklore ensemble «Podsnezhnik». They are joined by the modern dance ensemble «Bebi», the vocal club «Zvezdochka», the arts and crafts club «Raduga», and a guitar club.

The list therefore ranges from folk and children’s folklore to singing and dance, as well as arts and crafts and guitar. For an introduction to Turlatovo, it offers a specific picture of the cultural activities associated with the local House of Culture.

The Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos in Turlatovo is made of wood. Its foundation stone was laid in 2012. On November 3, 2017, Metropolitan Mark of Ryazan and Mikhailov performed the minor consecration in the church and celebrated the Divine Liturgy there.

The two years mark different events: the foundation stone in 2012, and the consecration and service in 2017. Together with the wooden construction, they provide the key historical and architectural details about the church.

Meshchersky National Park covers 103,014 hectares in the Ryazansky and Klepikovsky districts of Ryazan Oblast. Within the park, the floodplains of the Oka and Pra rivers were designated wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1994.

The routes described also differ in type: six of the park’s ten established tourist routes are waterways. There are also five ecological nature trails through the park. The long “Paustovsky Trail” extends to Kordon 273; the shorter trails are called “Okno v prirodu”, “Tyukov grad - Chernaya gora”, “Zapovednaya priroda”, and “U zavodi”. If you are planning a route, check its current availability with the park.

The regional museums focus on different subjects. The Museum of Wooden Architecture in Lunkino displays artistic wood carvings, painted wood, willow weaving, and other exhibits; around 3,500 objects are on display in total. The Kasimov Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve has more than 40,000 collection items and offers craft workshops at its “School of Crafts”. Check the current schedule and workshop booking options before making plans.

The Georgy Wagner Historical and Archaeological Museum in Spassk-Ryazansky features archaeological and paleontological collections, as well as a natural history section about the wildlife of the Oksky Nature Reserve. A diorama of Old Ryazan and archaeological finds bring the history of the Grand Duchy of Ryazan to life. The halls also present the history, everyday life, and culture of the Spassky district from antiquity to the mid-20th century.

Other regional examples offer different highlights: Mikhailov is home to the Museum of Mikhailov Lace, located at the Truzhenitsa folk arts enterprise. The Veniz craft in Kadom developed when the word “Venetian” was shortened to “Veniz” and foreign materials were adapted to local production. Skopin hosts an international ceramics festival every two years. The arboretum at the Khudekov estate in Erlino is home to 88 tree and shrub species from 17 families and 42 genera; horseback riding is among the estate’s visitor activities.

Discover more destinations: Makovo, Luzhki, Ryazan, Sasovo, Spas-Klepiki, Sorokino, Ivashkovo and Brykin Bor.

When were the foundation stone laying and consecration of the Pokrovsky Church recorded?

The foundation stone was laid in 2012. The minor consecration and Divine Liturgy by Metropolitan Mark took place on November 3, 2017.

What routes does Meshchersky National Park list?

Six of the ten established tourist routes are waterways. There are also five ecological nature trails; the long “Paustovsky Trail” goes as far as Kordon 273.

Where are craft workshops offered in Ryazan Oblast?

The Kasimov Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve offers workshops at its “School of Crafts”. Check the schedule and booking information before making plans.

To the wider travel overview: Ryazan Oblast.