Travel Guide Ostrov Anzerskiy (Анзерский Остров)

The first hermits monks were isolated on the island in the early th century. Hermitages in the Holy Trinity (Sviato-Troitskiï skit) and Crucifixion-sur-le-Golgotha (Golgofo-Raspiatskiï skit) were founded in the th-th centuries and remained, until the revolution, severe retreats and ascetic prayer. The island gave many saints, then martyrs to the Russian Church. From 1923, she held the camp hospital and the THE division was reserved for the clergy and political prisoners. The abuse of prisoners was particularly violent. Some monks live there today.N.B: there is no trade on the island. Don't forget the snack. Count 12 to 14 h, 400 RUB per person, boat transport not included.