Odigitria Mother of God Cathedral

The Odigitria Mother of God Cathedral stands in historic Ulan-Ude centre near the Selenga embankment. Founded in the 18th century and rebuilt several times; current form from the 19th–20th centuries. Five-domed church mixing Siberian and classical styles — white walls, blue domes, bell tower with city views. Interior iconostasis, murals and local relics of Transbaikal Orthodoxy. Active parish: services on schedule, major holidays draw city-wide attendance. Visits outside services allowed with modest dress and silence. Near other centre landmarks — Sovetov Square, museums and Buddhist sites. Shows Buryatia's second major faith beside Buddhism. Embankment viewpoint gives the classic domes-over-river-and-hills photo on a city walk.