A 1699 stone church in Teikovsky district — late-17th-century tented church.
Church of Elijah the Prophet (Teikovo)
Teikovo in Teikovsky district is typical Ivanovo back-country with fields and a churchyard cemetery. The landmark is a stone church built in 1699 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 Teikovo; the last kilometres may be dirt. GPS is not always precise — use coordinates 56.85492, 40.535656 and the cemetery by the walls. Teikovo suits a Teikovsky district route without tourist infrastructure: bring water, avoid collapsing vaults, and respect local residents.
How to get there
Teikovsky district, Teikovo; ~5 km from Teikovo.
Best season
May–September, daylight hours
Travel tips & stories
1699 church — classicism; best photos from south or west.
Active cemetery by the walls — keep quiet.
After rain dirt tracks wash out.
Cross-check coordinates 56.85492, 40.535656.
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