The monastery was founded by Sergius of Radonezh's disciple, Anthony, around 1350.
Following the 1917 Revolution, the monastery was completely closed and repurposed as a psychiatric hospital and orphanage.
The revival of the site was spearheaded by Abbess Yerotida in 1994, finding the site in ruins.
The monastery architecture includes a unique 'Cathedral of Ten Churches,' where multiple churches are housed under a single massive roof structure.
The convent maintains a significant vocational training center, including a professional music school and culinary workshops.
The monastery's remote forest location was historically chosen to ensure isolation for ascetic monastic practice.
Nikolo-Sol'binskiy Zhenskiy Monastyr' is an active Russian Orthodox convent situated in the Yaroslavl Oblast, dating back to the 14th century. Located at the confluence of the Solba and Vorsa rivers, the complex has undergone extensive restoration since its revival in the mid-1990s. The site features multiple churches, including the main Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The monastery operates an on-site educational institution, the Peresvet boarding school for girls. The grounds are known for their landscaped gardens, a collection of religious art, and functioning workshops that produce traditional crafts and dairy products. It functions both as a place of monastic life and a center for pilgrims visiting the surrounding rural forests.
The bridge crossing the Solba River offers the most comprehensive view of the entire monastic complex and its various domes.
Sample the farm-fresh dairy and bakery goods sold at the monastery shop.
Take time to walk the perimeter path along the Solba River to view the architecture from across the water.
Check the monastery website for organized volunteer or pilgrim stay opportunities if you wish to extend your visit.
Do not attempt to photograph the nuns or internal monastic living quarters without obtaining prior permission.
Visitors must dress modestly; women should wear skirts and cover their heads, while men should avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts.
