Pskov Region: Iconic Places

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Under Vasili III, in 1510, the Pskov Republic was abolished, and its territory was annexed to the Grand Duchy of Moscow (the Russian state). The symbol of Pskovâ€™s independence â€” the veche bell â€” was taken down and transported to Moscow. Pskov became a western outpost on the way to Moscow, and its suburbs Voronich, Ostrov, Opochka, Vrev, Vybor, Velie, and others became lines of defense meant to protect the borders of Russian lands. These were fortresses that bore the first blows of the enemy.

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Chain bridges of the city of Ostrov

2 Kalinina St., Ostrov, Pskov Region, Russia, 181350

Pskov Region: Iconic Places

The bridges over the Velikaya River in Ostrov are unique and therefore especially valuable monuments of construction engineering and architecture. They are the only chain suspension transport bridges from the mid-19th century preserved on the territory of Russia. The austere appearance of the bridges and their well-balanced proportions allow these structures to be classified among the best examples of bridge architecture of the past century.

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Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, city of Ostrov

Kalinin St., 2, Ostrov, Pskov Region, Russia, 181350

Pskov Region: Iconic Places

The Nikolskaya Church is located on a small island, bordered on two sides by the Velikaya River. In ancient times, a fortress stood here, remnants of whose stone walls have been preserved in places. The church is built with its apses facing north, which was due to the road passing through the island, connecting Pskov with Opochka, Vitebsk, Smolensk, and Kiev. The temple is positioned parallel to this route.

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