A 1699 stone church in Teikovsky district — late-17th-century tented church.

Region: Ivanovo OblastCoordinates: 56°51′N 40°32′E

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.

  • Pair with a trip to Teikovo.

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