Staroobryadcheskaya Church

Built in 1909, Staroobryadcheskaya is a Russian Orthodox Old Rite Church.

It suffered the so-called "time of stagnation" during the Soviet era when it was closed from its community services and used as a depot. It was restored later after the changes. 

The church is beautifully located behind a hilly area at the old part of the city. This photo isn't the most recent unfortunately as I haven't gone to the area lately. When we came we tried to get in but it wasn't possible. I was at least able to peek through a window. It didn't really look destroyed but there was no order as well. It was closed for renovation. We stood there for awhile, recalled history, I listened as they narrated. It is both sad and beautiful. Beautiful that it encompasses such an old rich story but sad for all that it has suffered. Imagining what had occured all those times could give you goosebumps. I did have. 

I am planning to visit the place in winter and make new pictures in contrast to this which was taken in summer. I haven't been around much since I got busy with work, but I promise to rediscover the city one more time to see what changes have taken place apart from the ones I see along my way everyday.

I have collected pictures of churches, mosques and monasteries in the city. I'll be posting more soon. 

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