Last weekend I rushed into Kirov. I went as usual on my own car. The road was terrible - all the time it was snowing and there was a snowstorm, but now it's not about that.

In Kirov, I was many times, but in the winter for the first time. First of all I strolled through the territory of the Assumption Monastery of Tryphon. Admission is free, there are many visitors, despite the cold and wind.
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Temples are ancient and huge.
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Vyatka theological school.
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The tiny Thirdsaint church merges with new buildings.
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The main entrance to the monastery grounds.
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Near the walls of the monastery and at the entrance are a lot of beggars. Probably, so it is everywhere...
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Let's go further around the monastery. So outside there is a theological school.
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And so the monastery from below.
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Old and dilapidated houses are everywhere - Kirov is no exception.
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As you know, the city of Kirov is located on seven hills. Climbing one of the hills opens a view of the monastery, on the territory of which I recently walked.
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The staircase leading to the top of the hill is very long and it is impossible to rise from the first time without a break.
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Here it is, the Assumption Trifonov Monastery....on the background of cottages.
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Next I went along Pier street, that is, along the local embankment. Beautiful here.
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Cat did not have time to come up to me, as the skier frightened him.
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Another monastery is Transfiguration.
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Here you must walk in the summer!
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Walking and enjoying views of the Vyatka River.
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Pedestrian bridge, which leads to the embankment of the name of Green.
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View from the bridge.
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Transfiguration Monastery on the other side.
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The blizzard did its job.
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So, I walked a few blocks and returned to the starting point where my car was standing (no, not the one in the picture).
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In Kirov, as in any other city, there are beautiful places, but you need to watch them in summer or winter in sunny weather.
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