History of the region based on the materials of archeological excavations” is being opened on the lowest floor of the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple with the refectory. It is the first full exhibition representing archaeology of the Belozersk district in the Vologda Region. Materials of the monastery archeology are displayed for the first time in our region. More than 4000 archeological objects dating back to different chronological periods are represented there: from the Mesolithic period (9000 B.C.) till the late Middle Ages.

Monk’s cell

At the end of the 20th – early 21st century considerable restoration work has been carried out in the Kirillo-Belozersky museum-reserve. Museumfication of the monuments is being realized at the same time. One of the most interesting architectural buildings of the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery is the Monks’ cells. In the process of its restoration architects and restorers managed to discover complicated structure of this dwelling house of the 17th-19th centuries.

Folk art of the Belozersk district

Exhibitions dedicated to the folk applied art and handicrafts of the Belozersk district are placed in the spacious vaulted chambers of the monastery cook-house of the 16th century. An important place is occupied by wood-carving, ceramics, peasant embroidery, weaving, lace-making and a folk female costume of the 19th-early 20th centuries.

News

18.04.2013

Support the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery at “Russia 10” project!

People have been voting for the sites of the cultural heritage of our country within the framework of the multimedia project “Russia 10” for four weeks. This event is organized by Channel Rossiya 1 and the Russian Geographical Society. The first stage of the contest will last from March 25 to June 30, 2013. Its goal is to determine ten sites in all federal district which will reach the second round.

The ensemble of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is participating in this project representing the Northwestern Federal District. Its positions have changed many times within the period of voting. Unfortunately, at present the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is occupying the 13^th place. But as practice shows: if you vote actively, you can change the situation.

We will be very grateful if you vote for the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery every day. It is worth reminding that according to the rules of the contest, you can cast three votes for one site from every computer and even every browser. You can do it here: http://10russia.ru/sights/3/583

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The project is implemented within the programme of support for fine arts museums in the provinces of Russia "Museums of the Russian North" supported by "Severstal" PLC and "CAF" (Charities Aid Foundation)