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Preservation of the Chapel of St. George the Victorious and St. John the Baptist
The chapel is a cultural heritage site. It was built in 1779 and has retained its rare wedge-shaped gable, characteristic of 18th-century monuments. By 1972, water leaks had caused the lower log courses to deteriorate. By 2017, only half of the log structure remained. Emergency stabilization works began that year.
The uniqueness and importance of preserving this monument lie in several factors. Only a few similar structures have survived to the present day. It is a rare chapel with a wedge-shaped, pointed roof, and it also features mica windows, traces of mica from which were discovered during the survey.
The preserved chapel remains in its historic location. The monument is open to everyone, and visitors can enter and find a quiet place for prayer.
The story of the chapel’s rescue became an important precedent: the works were initiated by the public, with funding raised through private donations from concerned individuals.
Location
Arkhangelsk region, Village of Zashondomye, Plesetsk district, Arkhangelsk region, Russia
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About the Applicant
The "Verеnitsa" Foundation restores historic wooden churches, chapels, and other structures in the Russian North. To carry out professional restoration work, the foundation engages leading specialists. Monument preservation work continues year-round: from September to May, projects are developed, scholarly discussions are held, and preparations are made for the summer fieldwork, while from spring onwards, teams head North to carry out restoration works.
Project Authors
Olga Zinina, "Verеnitsa" Foundation
Images
Olga Zinina, Dmitry Remnev, Ilya Leonov, Ilya Drovnin, V. Kotovsky, "Verеnitsa" Foundation
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Other participants
Developing the design documentation: ANO "Research and Restoration of Wooden Architecture Monuments "Tradition". Contractors: "Arkhangelo" and "New Old" artels.
