Discover Rybinsky District

• The stone Epiphany Church in Khopylyovo was built in 1701 as the cathedral of the Epiphany Ostrovsky Monastery for Men.
• Fyodor Ushakov was baptized there in the winter of 1745.
• Arefino has a Church of the Nativity of Christ dating from 1789 and a winter church built in 1843.
• The “Tikhmenevy. Rod i usadba” route includes a guided tour of the Tikhmenev noble estate and its landscape park.
• At the “Derevnya Tygydym” ethnopark, guests can visit a village designed to recreate village life in the 19th century.

In Khopylyovo, the Epiphany Church and the Epiphany Ostrovsky Monastery for Men are historically connected: the stone church was built in 1701 as the monastery’s cathedral. The monastery itself was founded between the late 15th and early 16th centuries. This lets you trace two different periods of construction at a named site.

Fyodor Ushakov is also associated with the church. The future admiral of the Russian fleet and holy righteous warrior was baptized there in the winter of 1745. A festival in his honor is held every year in the village of Khopylyovo. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the current event packages. A monastic community is based at the bishop’s estate of the Epiphany Church, where services are held daily. If you are planning a visit, ask about current visitor arrangements.

Arefino offers a different architectural comparison. The stone Church of the Nativity of Christ was built in 1789 on the site of the dilapidated wooden Church of St. Demetrius. Its Neoclassical domed rotunda is combined with a traditional five-domed design. The Church of the Prophet Elijah was built in 1843 as a winter church and is considered an example of provincial Empire style.

The “Tikhmenevy. Rod i usadba” route includes a guided tour of the Tikhmenev noble estate ensemble and its grounds, including the landscape park. The landscape park is on the list of specially protected natural areas. If this excursion suits your plans, confirm the current arrangements with the district tourism center.

For a different kind of visit, head to the “Derevnya Tygydym” ethnopark: guests can visit and experience a village designed to recreate village life in the 19th century. Check the current visitor arrangements in advance. Cycling enthusiasts will also find a specific option: the “Dyomino” Ski Center lists a cross-country cycling marathon in its event program. Check the current event list for suitable dates.

At the broader destination level, Yaroslavl Oblast adds a distinct natural attraction to the cultural and historical offerings. The “V gostyakh u Seroy Tsapli” ecological trail is one kilometer long and runs along the northeastern shore of Lake Pleshcheyevo, in an open lakeside area right by the water. Its described facilities include a wooden boardwalk, an observation tower on the lakeshore and three information boards. Along the trail, visitors can learn about around 50 bird species that live there and their biology.

The Rybinsk Museum-Reserve is also located in the broader destination of Yaroslavl Oblast, in the New Grain Exchange building. The building, on the high bank of the Volga, was constructed in 1912 to a design by Moscow architect A. V. Ivanov. These examples offer a regional comparison with the churches and estate in Rybinsky District, without equating the different sites.

Discover more destinations: Myshkinskiy rayon, Tutaevskiy rayon, Pereslavskiy rayon, Leninsky District, Pereslavl'-Zalesskiy, Yaroslavl', Gavrilov-Yamskiy rayon and Rostov.

Where was Fyodor Ushakov baptized?

Fyodor Ushakov was baptized in the Epiphany Church in Khopylyovo in the winter of 1745.

What distinguishes the churches in Arefino?

The 1789 Church of the Nativity of Christ combines a Neoclassical domed rotunda with a traditional five-domed design. The Church of the Prophet Elijah, built in 1843, is a winter church in the provincial Empire style.

What does the “Tikhmenevy. Rod i usadba” route include?

It includes a guided tour of the Tikhmenev noble estate ensemble and its grounds, including the landscape park. You should confirm current arrangements with the district tourism center.

What can guests expect at the “Derevnya Tygydym” ethnopark?

Guests can visit and experience a village designed to recreate village life in the 19th century. Check the current arrangements before your visit.

For the broader travel overview: Yaroslavl Oblast.