A 1820 stone church in Furmanovsky district — classical rural temple.
Church of the Intercession (Pogost)
Pogost in Furmanovsky district is typical Ivanovo back-country with fields and a churchyard cemetery. The landmark is a stone church built in 1820 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 Furmanov; the last kilometres may be dirt. GPS is not always precise — use coordinates 57.218056, 41.24 and the cemetery by the walls. Pogost suits a Furmanovsky district route without tourist infrastructure: bring water, avoid collapsing vaults, and respect local residents.
How to get there
Furmanovsky district, Pogost; ~15 km from Furmanov.
Best season
May–September, daylight hours
Travel tips & stories
1820 church — classicism; best photos from south or west.
Active cemetery by the walls — keep quiet.
After rain dirt tracks wash out.
Cross-check coordinates 57.218056, 41.24.
Pair with a trip to Furmanov.
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Local guides
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