Introduced stavropegial male monastery Optina Desert

Vvedensky stavropegial men's monastery Optina Pustin is located near the city of Kozelsk, Kaluga region. Often pilgrims and just tourists come here.

The monastery received its name from a former robber named Optinus, who repented of his wrong life and became a monk. People who visit this holy place often completely change and start a new life.

The temple had to endure a lot during its existence. In Soviet times, it was a museum, then became a holiday home. During the fighting he was rebuilt into a hospital. By the end of the war, the monastery became a place where people returned from captivity were checked.

To date, many restorations have been carried out, so the shrine is actively working. It has been used for its intended purpose since 1987.