Kizhi Pogost
Кижский погост · Kizhi
museum in Russia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kizhi Pogost1:58
Welcome to the magical island of Kizhi, a narrow strip of land in the heart of Lake Onega, the second-largest lake in Europe. We are standing at the Kizhi Pogost, a UNESCO World Heritage site and arguably the most stunning…
Listen in the app2The Church of the Transfiguration: 22 Domes of Silver1:46
The centerpiece of the Kizhi Pogost is the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, completed in 1714. This 'summer church' is a breathtaking pyramid of 22 onion-shaped domes that reach a height of 37 meters, making it the…
Listen in the app3The Winter Church: The Church of the Intercession1:40
Next to the towering Transfiguration Church sits its more modest counterpart, the Church of the Intercession (Maria Proteksion). Known as the 'winter church,' it was built smaller and equipped with a heating system so that…
Listen in the app4The Bell Tower and the Sound of the Island1:32
Standing between the two great churches is the wooden bell tower, the third and final piece of the pogost's original ensemble. Built in the 19th century, it is an octagonal structure topped with a pyramid-shaped roof. …
Listen in the app5St. Lazarus: Russia's Oldest Wooden Church1:33
A short walk from the main pogost takes us to one of the museum's most precious treasures: the small Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus. This humble, rectangular log cabin is said to be the oldest surviving wooden sacred…
Listen in the app6The Open-Air Museum and Rural Life1:40
Beyond the religious center, Kizhi Island serves as a living museum of rural Russian culture. Around 60 historic buildings have been relocated here from various parts of Karelia, creating 'museum villages' that give us a glimpse…
Listen in the app7Preservation: The Battle Against Time1:40
The wooden wonders of Kizhi are beautiful, but they are also incredibly fragile. Exposed to the harsh northern elements—snow, rain, wind, and the relentless cycle of freezing and thawing—the timber is constant danger of rotting. …
Listen in the app8Kizhi Pogost1:30
As we prepare to leave Kizhi Island, we are left with a profound sense of the ingenuity and the artistry of the human spirit. The Kizhi Pogost is more than just a collection of old buildings; it is a living testament to a time…
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What is Kizhi Pogost?
Kizhi Pogost is a place in Kizhi with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kizhi |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 19 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 62.0677, 35.2234 |
| Last updated |