St. Nicholas Church

Beautiful Russian Orthodox Church

This is a bit smaller than I had anticipated, but it is filled from floor to ceiling with different religious icons. We were lucky to be there while the multiple bells were announcing that a religiou...

Impressive murals inside

This small church is located about 3km from the centre and you need to go on some relatively minor roads without footpaths to get there: can be a bit unpleasant in the rain. The exterior of the church...

Wonderful Restoration - Inspiring

On the day we visited, there were many people worshipping at a service. It was beautiful to watch the old women light their candles and pray. The church is beautifully restored: we appreciated the g...

BEAUTIFUL CHURCH

This is a beautiful church which is being restored so it is not possible at the moment t walk all the way around it. Trailing wires and frayed mats also mean you have to be a bit wary. No photograp...

Strict and ascetic temple

Original Text

The Cathedral of Nikolay Wondermaker is relatively young, built in 1986. But he is interested in his history, because it began the revival of Orthodoxy in Murmansk, it was the first right ...