Тихвин - один из духовных, культурных и паломнических центров России, 09.08.2025г.

Tikhvin is a city in Russia, the administrative center of the Tikhvin district of the Leningrad region and the Tikhvin urban settlement. Location: in the southeast of the Leningrad region, on both banks of the Tikhvinka River (Lake Ladoga basin), 215 km from St. Petersburg. Main industry: mechanical engineering, Tikhvin is the largest center of freight car building in Russia. History The name comes from a combination of two words from the Veps language: "tikh" (road) and "vin" (water) - water trade routes have long passed here. In 1773, by decree of Catherine II, Tikhvin received the status of a city and became the center of the Tikhvin district. In 1918, the Tikhvin district became part of the Cherepovets province, and in 1927 - part of the Leningrad region. On November 8, 1941, Tikhvin was occupied by Nazi Germany troops and liberated by the Red Army on December 9, 1941 as a result of the Tikhvin offensive operation. On November 4, 2010, the city was awarded the honorary title of the Russian Federation "City of Military Glory". Attractions Tikhvin Assumption Monastery of the Mother of God - the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God, revered as miraculous, is kept here. The complex includes the ancient Assumption Cathedral, the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God and the Holy Gate. Rimsky-Korsakov Museum - founded in the house where the future composer grew up and lived. The museum contains the composer's personal belongings, sheets of music with his own notes, photographs, and household items. Tikhvin is known as a spiritual and cultural center, as well as a venue for festivals, fairs and other events. The city is known as a pilgrimage center — the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God is located here, attracting pilgrims from all over the country. * * The Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered icons of the Mother of God in Russia. History: According to legend, the image was painted by the holy apostle and evangelist Luke during the life of the Mother of God and was kept in Jerusalem. In the 5th century, the icon was transferred to Constantinople, where the Blachernae Church was built for it. In 1383, the icon disappeared from the Constantinople church and appeared in the northern borders of Rus', in the area of Lake Ladoga. Iconography: The Tikhvin icon belongs to the Hodegetria type — the most common image of the Mother of God in icon painting. On it, the Mother of God holds the baby Jesus with her left hand, and with her right hand points to Him as the King of Heaven. Christ is depicted with a scroll in his hand and with a blessing gesture, which symbolizes His teaching and divine authority. * * * Auto-Travel Route (07 - 14 August 2025): Moscow - Veliky Novgorod (Novgorod Kremlin - Detinets, St. George's Monastery, Museum of Wooden Architecture "Vitoslavlitsy", Rurik's Settlement) - Maryino Estate - Old Ladoga (Staroladozhskaya Fortress, Staroladozhsky Holy Dormition Convent, Staroladozhsky Nikolsky Monastery) - Tikhvin (Tikhvin Assumption Monastery of the Mother of God) - Holy Trinity Alexander-Svirsky Monastery - Olonets - Petrozavodsk - Sortavala - Ladoga Skerries - Lakhdenpokhya - Priozersk (Korela Fortress) - Konevets Island (Konevsky Nativity of the Mother of God Monastery) - Vyborg (Vyborg Castle, Monrepos Park, Alvar Aalto Library, the beginning of the Saimaa Canal) - Lomonosov (Oranienbaum Palace and Park Ensemble) - Moscow * * Dear friends, who want to support our KOTopensioner walks, travels and stories about them - my Sber and Rosselkhozbank cards are "linked" to the phone: +79036618506 ("Vladimir Vladimirovich"). Even 100 rubles can become the starting point of our next Walk, or even Travel! P.S. I do not include sponsorship and donations on my channels on principle! But I will not refuse help - from the bottom of my heart - from friends of the Channel! And our only "sponsor" now is the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation ️ * * My YouTube channels: 1. Main - "Vladimir Cat - Travel" - / vladimircat 2. "Vladimir Cat - Smartphone Reports" - / @vladimir_cat_online – and this, as a rule, is 20-25 new interesting films a month about Traveling around the World and Russia, the lives of children, performances and concerts - what makes up my life, hobby and work. My Telegram Channel - Vladimir_Cat_traveler - here I daily report online about life and travel! And also: https://vk.com/vladimir_cat_photographer https://vk.com/vladimir_cat_traveler https://rutube.ru/channel/40264589 https://dzen.ru/vladimir_cat ☆ Any suggestions? Write to my e-mail: [email protected] and not a single comment, not a single letter will remain unanswered! P.S. If I suddenly did not answer - it means I have not read your letter or comment yet! For the media and any information platforms: you can use or copy materials from this video in whole or in part, but only with the indication of my authorship (photographer Vladimir Kot) and a link to this vi...