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In the Footsteps of History

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12 points6 km1.5 hours

Belozersk is a town in Vologda Oblast mentioned as far back as the Primary Chronicle. Stroll along its old streets, climb the kremlin rampart, find out how a dugout boat differs from a belozerka, and take in the landscapes loved by Vasily Shukshin. Admire the carved wooden houses, too: this is where Shukshin's film “The Red Snowball Tree” (Kalina Krasnaya) was shot.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras

Route points (12)

  1. Belozersk Kremlin — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Belozersk Kremlin

    🏯 Fortress remains · 🕵️ Urban legend · 📜 Historic site

  2. Transfiguration Cathedral — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Transfiguration Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship

  3. Memorial — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Memorial

    🗿 Monument

  4. Government Offices Building — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Government Offices Building

    📜 Historic site

  5. Theological School Building — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Theological School Building

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  6. Traditional Boats of the Belozersk Region Museum — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Traditional Boats of the Belozersk Region Museum

    🏛️ Museum

  7. Bridge over the Fortress Moat — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Bridge over the Fortress Moat

    🌉 Bridge

  8. Chapel of St. Cyril of Novoezersk — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Chapel of St. Cyril of Novoezersk

    🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend

  9. House of Culture — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    House of Culture

    📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

  10. Merchant Pozdynin's House — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Merchant Pozdynin's House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  11. Merchant Kalinin's House — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Merchant Kalinin's House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  12. Dormition Cathedral — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

    Dormition Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship

Merchant Pozdynin's House in Belozersk

Point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

Merchant Pozdynin's House — point on route “In the Footsteps of History”

Point 10

Merchant Pozdynin's House

🏟️ Architectural landmark • 📜 Historic site

Historical Background

Wooden house No. 58 on Kommunisticheskaya Street was built in the early 20th century in the “wooden Art Nouveau” style. Its hallmarks are a beautifully crafted front facade and an abundance of decorative details. The house used to belong to the Pozdynin merchants: the brothers owned shops in Belozersk and boats that carried cargo to St. Petersburg.

The House Today

After a major overhaul in 1977 the building housed a nursery school. Today the house is privately owned and listed as a cultural heritage site of regional importance.