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.

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30.05.2015

Concert of medieval music will be given in museum

Music of the Middle Ages attracts and fascinates. Its sounds evoke thoughts about the past and give listeners the shivers. The concert of medieval music is certainly a wonderful chance to forget about endless fuss of the modern world for several hours. And the most important is that it is quite real to attend it! Kirillov will host the Festival of Historical Reenactment “Kirillo-Belozersky Siege” in just two weeks. It will begin on June 13 and will last for two days.

Along with reenactment of the battles, its program will include performances of the folk group “LaVerden”. The musicians are well-known in native Tula. They promise that it will be interesting. You can find full information about the Festival of Historical Reenactment “Kirillo-Belozersky Siege 2015” in the section “To Visitor”.

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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)