Holy Dormition Zilantov Monastery

The Holy Assumption Zilantov Monastery was founded in 1552.

Initially, it was located near the mass grave of Russian soldiers who fell during the capture of Kazan, but in 1559 the monastery was moved to Zilantov Hill, whose name (in Tatar - Zhilantau) comes from the name of the legendary dragon, according to legend, who lived on that mountain. This dragon is depicted on the coat of arms of the city of Kazan.

The monastery can be admired both from the Volga and from the side of the railway, laid past this building in 1890.

In 1998, almost completely destroyed monastery passed Kazan diocese. There is a female monastic community.

To date, the Assumption Cathedral and the sister and abbot corps with the house church of Hadrian and Natalia have been restored, the Trinity Cathedral, the Baptism Church of St. Prince Vladimir, and the bell tower have been built.

The temples are currently being painted.