Solovetsky Islands Collection

Chapel of St. Savvatiy in Savvatiyevsky skit (hermitage) of Solovetsky Monastery, 1915

Corner tower of the Trinity Cathedral in the Solovetsky Monastery, Solovetski Islands, 1915

View of the [Solovetskii] monastery from the inn, Solovetski Islands, 1915

Silence, 1903. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The handing over of a petition to the tsar, 1790s. Creator: Anonymous
The handing over of a petition to the tsar. (The Story about Fathers and Sufferers of Solovki by S. Denisov), 1790s. Private Collection

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki with view of the Solovetsky Monastery, 1765. Private Collection

Golgotha Skete at the Anzer island, on the Solovetsky Islands. Artist: Cherepanov, Vasily Artemyevich (active 19th cen)
Golgotha Skete at the Anzer island, on the Solovetsky Islands. Private Collection

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 18th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 18th cen.. From a private collection

Salt production in the Solovetsky Transfiguration Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Life of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, 1596-1598. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Life of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, 1596-1598. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Letter of the Solovetsky monks refusing the new service books (June 8, 1658), 1658. Artist: Historical Document
Letter of the Solovetsky monks refusing the new service books (June 8, 1658), 1658. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Peter the Greats Fleet at the Onega Bay, ca 1707. Artist: Anonymous
Peter the Greats Fleet at the Onega Bay, ca 1707. Private Collection

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Late 18th cent Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Late 18th cent.. Private Collection

The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, 1915
The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea

The Solovetsky Transfiguration Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands, 1879. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Pilgrims, Solovetsky Monastery, Russia, 1904. Artist: Maxim Dmitriev
Pilgrims, Solovetsky Monastery, Russia, 1904. Situated on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea in northern Russia, Solovetsky Monastery was founded in 1429

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Discover the captivating history and serene beauty of the Solovetsky Islands. Immerse yourself in silence as you explore this remote archipelago, where time seems to stand still since 1903. Picture a moment from the past, as an anonymous artist captures the handing over of a petition to the tsar in the 1790s. Transport yourself back even further to 1765, when Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki graced these lands with their presence. Dmitri Pastukhov's artwork depicts them against a backdrop of the magnificent Solovetsky Monastery. Journey across Anzer Island and stumble upon Golgotha Skete, beautifully portrayed by Vasily Artemyevich Cherepanov in the 19th century. The island's rich religious heritage comes alive through Russian icons showcasing Saints Zosima and Savvatiy during different periods - early 18th century, late 18th century, and even earlier works from unknown artists. Delve into history through ancient Russian art that showcases salt production at the Transfiguration Monastery in the 17th century. Marvel at depictions of life on Solovki during late medieval times (1596-1598) or experience Peter the Great's fleet anchored at Onega Bay around 1707. As you wander through these islands today, take a moment to reflect on their significance. The iconic Solovetsky Monastery stands tall amidst its surroundings; it has witnessed centuries pass by since its establishment in this White Sea paradise back in 1915. The Solovetsky Islands offer more than just picturesque landscapes; they hold stories etched into every corner. From silent solitude to historical events captured forever by talented artists or documented letters refusing change - each piece reveals another layer of this enchanting destination steeped in culture and spirituality.