The Church of the Ascension in Molokovsky District was built between 1795 and 1799; its main church was consecrated in 1809. Its side chapels are dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan and the Nativity of John the Baptist. The construction period and consecration mark two different historical milestones.
Churches: construction history and features
The Church of the All-Merciful in Deledino was built in 1821 and is described as an important monument of provincial architecture. In the village of Antonovskoye stands the stone Church of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, with three altars. Its side chapels are dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan and the Dormition of the Mother of God. The two churches can therefore be distinguished by different features: in Deledino, by its construction date and architectural classification; in Antonovskoye, by its stone construction, altars and named side chapels. Both have a side chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan.
Also listed are the Church of the Resurrection in Beloye, dated 1813; the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Vvedenye, dated 1823; the Church of the Trinity in Sloboda, dated 1810; and the Church of the Trinity in Troitsa, dated 1802. The dates in the listings range from 1802 to 1823.
Local history museum and spring
The local history museum in Molokovsky Municipal District is named after N. V. Ogarkov, a Marshal and Hero of the Soviet Union. If you are planning a visit, check visiting arrangements in advance.
The Spring of St Seraphim of Sarov is known for the healing properties attributed to it. This effect should be understood as an attribution.
Nature and culture in Tver Oblast
In Tver Oblast, guided tours are offered on the ecological trails “Tainy Okovskogo lesa” and “Lesnaya azbuka” in the Central Forest Nature Reserve. Visitors use their own vehicles for excursions to the “Staroselsky mokh” raised bog. The “Boloto Staroselsky mokh” educational trail passes through a picturesque raised bog with broad, open expanses completely covered in moss and unusual plants.
The hike to Kordon “Barsuchikha” can be taken as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest hut. Along the route, you will see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. The hiking options therefore differ in the time planned: a day trip or an overnight stay in the forest hut.
For culture in Tver Oblast, Torzhok offers a distinctive experience. The Verkhnee gorodishche in the historic centre is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction. The Novotorzhsky Kremlin hosts the annual festivals “Blin s Pripyokom” and “Kuzminki v Torzhke”. If you are planning to attend one of the festivals, check the specific event dates in advance.
The Novotorzhsky Borisoglebsky Monastery in Torzhok was founded in 1038 and is one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries.
Discover more destinations: Kosovo, Zubtsovskiy rayon, Kalininskiy rayon, Staritskiy rayon, Oleninsky District, Tver, Rzhevsky District, Toropetskiy rayon
For the overview of the wider region: Tver Oblast.
