Troitskaya Sloboda and its Trinity Church

• The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity is one of the Nikitsky Monastery’s branch estates.
• Residents built the stone church in 1855 at their own expense.
• The main altar is dedicated to the Life-Giving Trinity; the heated side chapel to Saint Nikita the Stylite.
• In 1907, the locally venerated blessed Michael (Misha-Samuil) was buried beside the altar wall.

The earlier wooden building had fallen into disrepair by the mid-19th century. In 1855, residents built a stone church at their own expense. Thus, both the older wooden structure and the new building funded by residents are part of the settlement’s architectural history. The two altars have different dedications: the main altar is dedicated to the Life-Giving Trinity, and the heated side chapel to Saint Nikita the Stylite. The year of construction, local funding, and two dedications offer a concrete overview of how the church was built and its religious orientation.

Another historical thread leads to 1907. That year, the locally venerated blessed Michael, also known as Misha-Samuil, was buried beside the church’s altar wall. He had devoted himself to “Foolishness for Christ”—the religious practice known as podvig yurodstva. The year of his burial adds a later, personal connection to the building’s history. This is distinct from the altar dedications: they refer to the main altar and the side chapel, while Michael’s story is linked to his burial.

The route guide from Pleshcheyevo Lake National Park gives directions by private car to the «Siniy kamen» recreation area, Aleksandrova Gora, Cape Kukhmar, the «V gostyakh u seroy tsapli» ecological trail, and Park-Kordon. It mentions the M8 «Kholmogory» highway, followed by the Troitskaya Sloboda–Kukhmar road; within the city, head toward Priozyorny and then follow the signs. As routes may change, check local directions before setting out.

Beyond the settlement’s history, the wider destination of Yaroslavl Oblast offers a range of cultural highlights. In Pereslavl-Zalessky, the Transfiguration Cathedral dates back to the 12th century. It is the city’s oldest church and the earliest surviving architectural monument of the Vladimir-Suzdal school. Another historic ensemble is the Uglich Kremlin: surviving buildings from the 15th to the 19th century include the Princes’ Chambers, the Church of Tsarevich Dmitry, the former City Duma building with museum exhibitions, and the Transfiguration Cathedral with its bell tower. It is considered Uglich’s most important active place of worship.

The Metropolitan’s Chambers in Yaroslavl also offer a distinctive way to explore art history. Built in 1682, the building houses a department of Old Russian art, exhibitions, and exhibition halls. The exhibitions and permanent display feature more than 500 works of icon painting; the stated number may change. This can help you distinguish between church architecture, historic ensembles, and art collections when planning the rest of your trip.

At the «Emalis» Enamel Art Museum in Yaroslavl, visitors can learn about the history of the craft, view works by Russian and European artists, and make a pendant or a picture themselves. Check current workshop dates directly with the museum. The N. M. Alekseyev Museum of the Mologa Region in Rybinsk offers guided tours of its galleries and interactive activities with contests, prizes, and refreshments. Named programs include «Bazarniy den» and «Remeslu vezde pochyot»; ask the museum about the current schedule.

For a different kind of activity, the wider destination of Yaroslavl Oblast has a sailing area on the northeastern shore of Lake Pleshcheyevo. Check local operating conditions before setting out.

Discover more destinations: Krasnoye, Nekrasovskoye, Priluki, Breytovo, Yaroslavl, Glebovskoye, Rechnaya and Korovino.

Who are the main altar and side chapel dedicated to?

The main altar is dedicated to the Life-Giving Trinity. The heated side chapel is dedicated to Saint Nikita the Stylite.

What does the religious description of Michael mean?

Michael (Misha-Samuil) had devoted himself to “Foolishness for Christ.” In 1907, he was buried beside the church’s altar wall.

Which activities combine culture with hands-on participation?

At the «Emalis» Museum, visitors can make a pendant or a picture themselves. The N. M. Alekseyev Museum of the Mologa Region offers guided tours and interactive programs; ask the museum about current dates.

For the wider travel overview: Yaroslavl Oblast.