Pyanteg, Perm Krai, Russia, February 7, 2025
Photo: chitaitext.ru
A wooden church in the Urals that dates back hundreds of years has been restored.
In fact, the Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God is the oldest wooden structure in the Urals. According to an administrative document from 1707, the church was built in 1617, though local tradition says it actually dates to 1500, reports chitaitext.ru.
The hexagonal-shaped Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God resembles ancient fortress towers that were built during the region’s development. The church is included in the State List of Cultural Heritage Sites of Federal Significance.
During the restoration work, the log walls were restored, doors and windows were repaired, hexagonal wooden elements were replaced, and the roofing was restored. The main construction work has now been completed.
This year, the grounds will be landscaped—the site will be leveled, grass will be planted, and walkways and fencing will be installed.
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