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History and description of Pechory

The city of Pechory is the administrative center of the Pechora district, which is part of the Pskov region. The Pachkovka River flows through the city. The total area of ​​the settlement is a little more than 20 square meters, and the number of residents does not exceed 10 thousand people.

Pechory is a quiet provincial town, famous for the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery

The history of the city goes back more than five centuries. The settlement was always located on the border of states, so it served as a trading center. Its name is derived from the ancient Russian name “pechery”, which today can be translated as “caves”. The emergence of the city is associated with the monastery of hermits who lived in this area in underground caves back in the 14th century. Pechory was first mentioned as a settlement at the end of the 15th century, it was then that the first temple was consecrated and the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery was officially established. Later, civilians began to settle around the monastery.

From the 16th to the beginning of the 18th century, the city played an important strategic role on the western border of the Russian state. During this period, the monastery was completely destroyed by the Livonians, rebuilt, surrounded by a fortress wall and acquired the name Pechora Fortress. Also in the 17th century, the city managed to repel several raids by Swedish and Polish invaders. At the very beginning of the 18th century, by decree of Peter I, the monastery was surrounded by an earthen rampart, a ditch with water and equipped with bastions. So Pechory became a national fortress. But in 1721, the city's defense mission ceased to be necessary, as the country's borders expanded.

The official status of the city of Pechora was received in 1782, at the same time becoming the main settlement of the Pechora district, and then a district city of the Pskov province. By the 19th century, the city's population began to grow, and its development was quite modest - small wooden houses. The development of construction began only in 1886, when railway tracks were laid through Pechory. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the city became part of the Estonian state, received a new name - Petseri and began to develop as a shopping center. After Estonia joined the USSR, Pechory became part of the Pskov region. Today, the city again plays the role of a northwestern outpost of the Russian Federation.

Usually the province is not of keen interest, which cannot be said about Pechory , a city that boasts not only the most famous Russian monastery.

History of Pechory

Ancient chronicles, dated 1392, describe the discovery of unusual caves by a certain Ivan Dementiev on the western border of the Pskov region . Above the entrance of one of them there was an inscription: “Caves created by God.” No one knew then that a monk of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra lived here for a long time, so the event was given divine significance and people often went to pay their respects to the mysterious place with their most cherished prayers.

Meanwhile, things were moving towards the end of the 12th century, and strife and wars raged everywhere, including over faith. People ran from one city to another, and monks from one holy monastery to another. The Orthodox priest Jonah fled from Dorpat (Tartu) towards the above-mentioned caves, which served as a good shelter for a man of strong spirit. His church, founded in Dorpat, was destroyed by Catholic Germans in 1472. In the same year, the fleeing Jonah laid the first stones of the future monastery on Pskov land, and a year later he consecrated the cave Assumption Church. Over time, buildings appear around, permanent residents move in - this is how the settlement is born, which is called Pechory , from the caves known to us.

The border position of the settlement forced the residents of Pechory to constantly defend their lands. In this regard, abbot Korniliy, who made a splash with his deeds and became a historical figure, the abbot of the Pechersk Monastery since the middle of the 16th century, erects a fortress wall around the holy monastery. This way the posad gets a reliable defender.

The reign of the great Russian Empress Catherine II gave Pechory the status of a county. But it did not last long, turning into a provincial town. However, this fact did not deprive Pechora of connections with other settlements: in 1889 a train was launched on the Pskov-Riga Railway. It passed just a few kilometers from Pechory, and it was not difficult to reach the platform on foot. The station still exists - Pechory-Pskovskie, in the main direction Moscow-Riga.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Pechory boasted eleven streets and five squares. But the houses here are almost all wooden, of which only seven are built of stone and six have stone facades. Thirty-one kerosene lanterns illuminated the city streets, and the water supply was provided by numerous wells and the Pachkovka River. The industry did not shine with variety: there was only one tannery for the entire town. But there are a huge number of folk craftsmen.

After the First World War, Pechory, recaptured by Estonian troops from the Red Army, came into the possession of the Republic of Estonia, and therefore was renamed Petserimaa (Petseri). This was the most intense period in the history of the city; you can learn about it in more detail at the exhibition of the local history museum. It is called "Pechory - Petseri and its inhabitants."

Attractions Pechory

If you take your time and take a closer look at the houses of the Pechora streets, you can find among them buildings from both the 16th century and the 19th – 20th centuries.

On one of the streets, a stone two-story house with a corner hipped tower attracts attention. For some time V.V. lived and worked here. Muizhel, a publicist, author and artist little known to modern readers.

And here is the City Real Gymnasium Pechory. There were two branches here - Estonian and Russian. But after the reforms of 1937, only Estonian remained. But, as usually happens at such moments in history, it was soon closed.

On the way you will meet the pastor's house, T.G. Rusakov's mansion, and a water tower.

But the Lutheran Church of St. Peter attracts special attention. This is the first Lutheran church on the southern border of Estonia, consecrated in 1926. Its name then was more authentic than today - Pechora Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Peter. It was built on the initiative of citizens. The organ was also bought all over the world, in 1928, from the Estonian company Kriisa. It is called “romantic” because it was created according to all the canons of romanticism: it has a soft and deep sound and the ability to perform many different melodies. And the organ of the Lutheran church is one of ten historical organs preserved in Russia. From April to October, everyone is invited to organ music concerts. Ticket prices are low and all funds go to donations - despite its functionality, the instrument requires restoration.

The Pechora lands have always been of interest to artists, writers, historians, and even scientists, not to mention famous people from Russia and abroad. The artist Nicholas Roerich drew inspiration for his paintings from Pechory. Some of them can be seen in the museum halls of Pechory and Pskov . Roerich’s colleagues, the painters K. Bryullov and V. Makovsky, also visited these regions. The biography of the region did not go unnoticed by the historian N. Kostomarov and the researcher of ancient Russian art I. Grabar. And the poet I. Severyanin sang Pechora in his poems.

You will be told in more detail about the fate of the city at the Pechora Museum of Local Lore. This is one of the most interesting and visited places in the city. There are several exhibitions here that allow you to learn about Pechory from the birth of the monastery and the city to the Great Patriotic War.

Table: how to get to Pechory

Around and for residents

However, the ambitious project is not only and not even so much for tourists, says Vyacheslav Fedyunin.

“Our task is to create interest for residents, so that residents love and respect their city, so that public spaces appear that are convenient for people, so that there is improvement. The city should become interesting and attractive for those who live there and who want to come there. And the tourist is the indicator that will tell us whether we are successful in implementing the project. Tourism brings with it the development of other areas,” emphasizes the head of the IDA.

For Pskov residents who often visit Estonia and Latvia, it is quite easy to visualize similar examples. This is both Estonian Tartu and Latvian Ventspils, a city of flowers and family holidays. In Russia, among such cities cozy for life and tourists, one can name the developing Zelenogradsk and Yantarny in the Kaliningrad region.

But you can’t just take and copy someone’s development model you like, Vyacheslav Fedyunin is sure.

Where to go in Pechory with children

Children's holidays in Pechory are not very diverse. With your child, you can go to the Museum of the History of the City, where they conduct excursions adapted for children’s perception, or go to the Pskov-Pechersk Lavra, where the child can enjoy the beauty of the temples and the uniqueness of the underground buildings.

A visit to the Malskaya Dolina active recreation park will be an exciting entertainment program for both children and adults. They provide many services, the variety of which depends on the time of year:

1. In summer, the park offers a rope course, zip line rides, ATV rides, boating and biking. Also, during the warm season, you can rent a tent in the park and live in it for some time. The campsite is equipped with everything you need: food stations, toilets and showers.
2. In winter, the park turns into a ski resort. There are eight trails of varying difficulty, designed for children and adults, and designed for alpine or cross-country skiing. Coaches are ready to teach skiing to children of all ages. In addition, in the park you can ride cheesecakes and take a ride on a snowmobile. Guest houses operate in the park all year round.

Instructors invite children from five years of age to take lessons in alpine skiing and snowboarding; training takes place on special slopes.
Information for tourists:

• address: village Rogovo, Pechora district;
• how to get there: by public Pechory-Pskov until the turn to “Malskaya Dolina” (ask the driver, he will stop), then follow the signs for 3 kilometers of a country road through the village of Maly;
• Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day.

How is the virus transmitted?

The main route of infection is through close contact with an infected person. Infection occurs through airborne droplets when talking, sneezing or coughing. There is also a risk of infection when touching surfaces that contain the virus (telephones, handrails, door handles). If you touch your face or eyes immediately after tactile contact, there is still a risk of the virus entering the body through the mucous membranes. A possible route of infection is shaking hands, hugging or kissing when meeting.

Anyone can become infected, regardless of age. The categories of the population that are most susceptible to infection include the elderly, as well as patients suffering from chronic diseases. These are diabetes mellitus, severe cardiovascular pathologies, hypertension, and malignant tumors.

The incubation period for sick people can vary significantly. In most cases it lasts from 2 days to 2 weeks, but can last 20 days or more.

Tips for staying in the city

Most tourists come to Pechory to visit the local monastery. The maximum influx of tourists occurs in the summer season, however, even in the cold season there is a large concentration of pilgrims here. The monastery is especially popular on major church holidays: Easter, Christmas and others. Therefore, to get to the territory of the monastery, you will have to spend some time in queues. Other attractions of the city are not in such demand; you can visit them freely at any time.

As a rule, it takes no more than two to three days to explore the city. The cultural program can be drawn up in accordance with the following plan:

1. Dedicate the first day to visiting the Pskov-Pechersk Lavra.

   
   It can take a whole day to explore all the temples and buildings of the monastery

2. The second day is worth exploring the unique architecture of Pechory: here you can find many buildings dating back to the period when the city was part of Estonia. Also on this day you can take a tour of the Historical Museum.
3. If you have a third day, you can spend it on an excursion to the Seto People Museum.

If the purpose of the trip is to visit only the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery, then you can stay in the guest houses of the monastery. Also for travelers in Pechory there are about thirty accommodation options: hostels, apartments, hotels and guest houses. Most of them are located near the walls of the monastery.

Souvenir products in Pechory are mainly represented by Orthodox products. In the monastery shop you can buy church books, photographs of the monastery, icons and much more. They also sell popular Pechora bells, soap made by local monks and dishes with views of the monastery. There are also souvenirs in Pechory that are not related to the Orthodox faith:

• carved wood or birch bark, as well as wickerware;

  
  In the souvenir shops of the city you can find beautiful carved items made of wood and birch bark, as well as various wicker items made from wicker - tues, baskets, trays, plates, bread bins and wall panels

• Izborsk printed gingerbread cookies - for lovers of sweets;
• Socks and mittens made from dog hair, made by local residents.

Disease prevention

Main preventive measures:

• avoid visiting crowded places, maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters between people, avoid shaking hands or kissing when meeting friends;
• when in a public place, protect the respiratory tract by wearing a mask (respirator); it is also advisable to wear glasses to prevent infection from getting into the mucous membranes of the eyes;
• do not touch your face with your hands, especially when outside the home;
• upon arriving home, wash your hands thoroughly with soap;
• if hygiene procedures are not possible, you should use a sanitizer;
• make purchases in the evening, when there are a minimum number of people in stores and pharmacies;
• When sneezing and coughing, use disposable handkerchiefs or tissues, which must be disposed of immediately.

When the first symptoms of acute respiratory diseases appear, you should seek medical help. You cannot self-medicate or ignore signs of illness. A timely test will not only help begin the necessary treatment, but also prevent further spread of the infection.

Share statistics on coronavirus cases with your friends and acquaintances. Knowing the symptoms of the disease and prevention measures will help stop further spread of infection and protect the most vulnerable parts of the population.

COVID-19 is a new disease that has proven to be a challenge for all of humanity. Competent and responsible behavior of each of us during a pandemic will significantly reduce risks.

Attractions in the surrounding area

Izborsk fortress

Address: Pechorskaya st., 39, Izborsk Phone: Website: www.museum-izborsk.ru

Looking at the fortress from afar, one gets the impression that it and the rock mass form something single and inextricably linked.

The fortress is also unique in its inaccessibility - the guards and army of the fortress repelled twenty enemy raids without ever being defeated.

The most striking and memorable buildings inside the citadel are considered to be the 14th-century St. Nicholas Cathedral, as well as the numerous towers of the fortress: Lukovka, Ryabinovka, Vyshka, Temnushka, Kolokolnaya and others.

The ancient settlement of Kamno and the Church of St. George

Temple address: Pskov region, Logozovskaya volost, village of Kamno, near the village of Fedorovshchina, near the Pskov - Izborsk highway How to get there: Kamno is located 8 km from Pskov towards the Riga highway at the source of the Kamenka River

The first chronicle records about the churchyard date back to 1239. At that time, fierce battles took place in the territory with Lithuanian troops who invaded the Pskov lands.

One of the most popular buildings for tourists on the territory of Kamno is the Church of St. George, which arose in the 15th century.

Malskaya Valley and Onufriev Hermitage

Address: Pechora district, village. Maly How to get there: the monastery is located 39 km from Pskov and 18 km from the Pechersky Monastery

In the small village of Maly on the shore of Lake Malskoye lies the Nativity of the Savior Monastery. Most tourists know it as Onufriev Hermitage.

The monastery received its name in memory of its first founder, St. Onufria. The area adjacent to the monastery, called Malskaya Valley, is considered one of the most unique natural reserves in the world. The fact is that the area has remained untouched since the 15th century, being a kind of symbol of purity and innocence. The nature of the region is infinitely rich: endangered species of plants and animals listed in the Red Book of our country have found their refuge here.

Seto Estate Museum in the village of Sigovo

How to get there: the village of Sigovo, 14 km west of the city of Izborsk, Pskov region Telephone: Website: vk.com/radajamuseum Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00, daily Cost: for adults - 20 rubles, for children and students - 10 rubles, group excursions - from 500 rubles.

In the small village of Sigovo there is an unusual and unique building of its kind - the Seto Tribe Estate Museum. The estate is the only museum in the world dedicated to the history, culture and life of the ancient Finno-Ugric people.

A variety of jewelry, antique chests of drawers and chests, and many items made from natural sheep wool are stored here, from hats, mittens to all kinds of blankets, rugs and towels. In addition to things, the shelves also contain equipment of that time, made by local blacksmith masters.

The forged tricycle was especially popular at that time. The product was prepared entirely by hand and exclusively to order, with the customers, as a rule, being the rich nobility.

Lake Velje

How to get there: Izborsk volost (9 km southwest of Izborsk), Pechora district, Pskov region

Almost every month, competitions and master classes are held on the lake from amateur fishermen and professionals who come here from different cities of our country. The lake waters are especially rich in bream, roach, perch, pike and crucian carp. The coastline is surrounded by a long forested area, consisting mainly of mixed species.

There is a recreation center next to the lake. You can also book excursions to these places.

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Parks, monuments and streets

Monument to the Venerable Martyr Cornelius Hegumen of Pskov-Pechersk

Address: st. Podgornaya

The monument is dedicated to the face of St. Cornelius Igumen (1501-1570), immortalized in this sculptural creation. As is popularly believed, Cornelius died at the hands of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.

The national heritage site is located on the square opposite the entrance to the Holy Dormition Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery, next to the pilgrimage center. The buildings themselves fit perfectly together, forming a single architectural ensemble. The monument was consecrated, the ceremony took place on October 4, 2012.

Monument to the street lamp

Address: Oktyabrskaya sq.

The monument to the street lamp in Pechory appeared not so long ago, on December 10, 2011. The author of the idea for the architectural object was the creator of the Pskov motorcycle club “Positive Mechanics” Alexander Bushuev.

The idea of ​​​​installing such a monument arose suddenly - Alexander was simply sorting through old postcards found in the attic of the house. The street lamp has become a kind of symbol of city streets, as a reminder that in Pechory the road will be illuminated for every traveler.

Carriage of Empress Anna Ioannovna

Address: Pskovo-Pechersky Holy Dormition Monastery, Mezhdunarodnaya st., 5 Telephone: Website: www.pskovo-pechersky-monastery.ru Opening hours: 9:00-16:00, daily Cost of visit: free entrance

Now the carriage of the Russian Empress Anna Ioannovna is kept within the walls of the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery. It was here that the empress herself left her.

There are several versions of exactly how this happened. According to one of the first legends, the empress was only passing through the city, and just at that time she was overtaken by terrible bad weather - snow fell and a blizzard arose. Being overly superstitious, the empress decided to change the stroller, leaving it in the care of the monastery servants. According to another version, Anna Ioannovna took part in a divine service, after which a snake was found stuck in the wheels of the carriage, which was a bad sign that it was not worth continuing the trip.