Russian monasteries. Chudovskaya I.

The book is available and interestingly told about the Russian monasteries-the Kiev-Pechersk and Trinity-Sergius Lavra, the ancient monasteries of Moscow-St. Danilov and Sretensky, Valaam, Kirillo-Belozersky, Savvino-Sorozhevsky, Solovetsky, Pskovo-Pechersky, Novorusarylim, Novoerusalem, Optina desert, Serafimo-Diveevsky monastery and Martha-Mariinsky monastery. The monks were looking for secluded places to pray to God, but their righteous life attracted other people who settled nearby. The monasteries grew up, rich, often turned into powerful fortresses, which at a time opposed the invaders who attacked the Russian land, were places of conclusions of noble prisoners, became the goal of pilgrimage to both the common people and the great princes and kings. The history of Russia was reflected in the history of Russian monasteries. The book "Russian Monasteries" is published as part of the project "History of Russia". Readers will learn about the foundation of the largest Russian monastery, about the holy ascetics who glorified the Russian Church, about the dramatic events of Russian history related to monasteries. The book will be interesting for children of 9-12 years old - students of secondary school age, will help them more clearly imagine Russian history and Orthodox culture.

for primary and secondary school age.