The Church of the Nativity of Christ in Yurkin

The Church of the Nativity in the village of Yurkin is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in the Moscow region. It was built at the turn of the XV-XVI centuries by an Italian architect. The church, which has a unique terracotta frieze decoration, is considered a monument of the cultural heritage of Russia. In its device there is a vestibule, refectory, bell tower, several limits.

After the events of 1917, the church remained effective for some time, in the twenties it was looted, its valuables were seized, and in the thirties it was completely closed. In Soviet times, an ancient terracotta composition was discovered in the form of a strip along the top of the wall, made in the Italian style. In this regard, the building was preserved, restoration attempts were made.