hidden Ioann of Kronstadt (Sergiyev) (1829-1908), Saint, clergy figure Ioann of Kronstadt (Ivan Ilyich Sergiyev; 1829-1908), Saint, clergy figure. Ioann of Kronstadt was a famous preacher and ecclesiastical writer. He graduated with honours from the Arkhangelsk Ecclesiastical College, Seminary in 1851 and the St.... more

hidden Nikonov, Nikolay Nikitich (1849 - 1918), an architect Nikolay Nikitich Nikonov (1849 - 1918), an architect,expert of the "russian style". From the 1860s Nikonov learned at the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. During 1893-1906 Nikonov was the architect of the St. Petersburg Eparchy. He was the... more

hidden Slantsi District SLANTSY DISTRICT, a part of Leningrad Oblast. Population: 2,200 sq. km. Population: 47,900. S. D. comprises Slantsy Town (adm. center) and 155 rural localities. It borders Kingisepp, Volosovo, and Luga Districts of Leningrad Oblast, Gdov District... more

hidden The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God (Penino Village, Slantsy District) The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God (Penino Village, the Slantsy District). The original wooden church was firstly mentioned in 1499. It was burned in 1771 and restored by 1789. The stone three-throne church (the architect N.N.... more

hidden The Church of the Rising of the Cross (Opolye Village, Kingisepp District) The Church of the Rising of the Cross (Opolye Village). The original wooden church was built in Chelyudi on the territory of the Opolye Vozdvizhensky Pogost before 1500; it was rebuilt in 1734, it was dismantled in 1874. The stone church with... more