The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan was built in 2001 and consecrated in 2004. The main church of the city stands on the Railway station square, where the sports stadium used to be. This is the main church of the Trans-Baikal diocese, and its architectural appearance is very beautiful. It was built in Vladimir-Suzdal architectural style, sky-blue with contrasting white elements and gilded domes

The new cross-domed church became not only one of the main attractions, but also one of the largest cathedrals in Siberia and the Far East East. The maximum height of the building along with the crosses is about 47 m at the highest point. The main dome of the church weighs more than 25 tons. There are 13 bells on the bell tower, the main one weighing about 10 tons, and this is the most powerful bell in the entire Trans-Ural region.

The church of the classical construction is a five-dome structure, to which a tented bell tower is attached. The powerful walls are decorated with strips of decorative depressions; Also arcade belts round the drums of the heads and the apse. The relief belt frames and elegant elongated windows, and on the walls you can see ornamental zakmars of the keel-shaped form.

The main chapel of the church is dedicated to the Mother of God, the left side - to the canonized members of the last royal family, and the right - to . Alexander Nevsky . Under the main altar is a buried baptismal temple consecrated in honor of Prince Vladimir . The interior of the cathedral pleases the eye . In the center of the main chapel there is a chair for the bishop, the choirs are on the balcony of the western wall . On the right side of the aisle of Alexander Yevsky is worthy of cancer with the relics of . Varlaam Chikoyski . At the top you can see a large chandelier, completed with a cross, and in the aisles - side, with the eagle's arms .

The central iconostasis looks very impressive. It is arranged according to the classical canon, with three gates and icons arranged according to ranks. On both sides of the main are the iconostases of the chapels, repeating the main form.

The icons of the temple are noteworthy. On the analogs you can see the faces of Nicholas the Wonderworker, Sergius of Radonezh, the Smolensk Mother of God. In separate kits from the walnut tree you can see icons with faces of the royal family and Prince Vladimir with Boris and Gleb.

The main entrance to the temple is located on the side of the street. Butina, northern - from Amurskaya street, southern - from station.

Practical information

Address: st. Butina, 6.

The cathedral stands at the corner of Butina and Amurskaya streets. The main entrance to the temple is located on the side of the street. Butina, the northern one - from the Amurskaya street, the southern one - from the Chita-2 railway station. The latter is 200 meters from the cathedral.