The monastery was founded by Chernihiv Prince Svyatoslav in XI century. It contains the caves from the ancient Russian period also. The architecture complex was built in Ukrainian baroque style and includes Uspens’kyi Cathedral, Bell Tower (36m), St.Peter and Paul Church with refectory and the cells.
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Yelets’kyi Uspens’kyi Nunnery
The monastery was founded by Chernihiv Prince Svyatoslav in XI century. It contains the caves from the ancient Russian period also. The architecture complex was built in Ukrainian baroque style and includes Uspens’kyi Cathedral, Bell Tower (36m), St.Peter and Paul Church with refectory and the cells.