Russian Culture

Valaam Island is one the most beautiful Islands of Russia. It is famous for numerous historical and cultural monuments.

Christianity spread on this island in the 10th century, so beginning from that time many monasteries and churches were built on the Valaam Island. During the centuries, many attacks were made on the monasteries of the island, especially on the Monastery of Transfiguration.

The Monastery of Transfiguration was built in the 18th century. It was situated in a very picturesque place in a wood. Unfortunately, the Monastery was nearly destroyed after several fires, which took place at the beginning of the 18th century.

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Only in the second half of the 18th century the monastery was again rebuilt. After that the monastery began to prosper, Many abbots came to live there and began to enlarge the monastery

If you decide to travel in Russia and especially to visit Valaam Islands don’t forget about going to the Monastery of Transfiguration, which became one of the most popular attractions for the tourists.

The monastery was returned to the Russian Orthodox church in the last decade of the 20th century and from that time many pilgrims from different parts of the world come to see this place.