A 1832 stone church in Puchezhsky district — classic church on the oblast edge.
Church of the Intercession (Mortki)
Mortki in Puchezhsky district is typical Ivanovo back-country with fields and a churchyard cemetery. The landmark is a stone church built in 1832 replacing earlier wooden structures. The building follows early-19th-century Russian classicism: a four-pier cube, bell tower, restrained façades. Regional records note altars and parish outbuildings; the church was substantial for a village. Access via regional roads from Puchezh; the last kilometres may be dirt. GPS is not always precise — use coordinates 56.860833, 43.113056 and the cemetery by the walls. Mortki suits a Puchezhsky district route without tourist infrastructure: bring water, avoid collapsing vaults, and respect local residents.
How to get there
Puchezhsky district, Mortki; ~25 km from Puchezh.
Best season
May–September, daylight hours
Travel tips & stories
1832 church — classicism; best photos from south or west.
Active cemetery by the walls — keep quiet.
After rain dirt tracks wash out.
Cross-check coordinates 56.860833, 43.113056.
Pair with a trip to Puchezh.
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