Alexander Radishchev. Page of our history

We continue the section where we will talk about works of art, where the New Jerusalem Monastery is mentioned.

Today, fast forward to the end of the 18th century.

Alexander Radishchev visited Kazan twice: in November 1790, on his way to Siberia, and returned 7 years after serving his sentence.

In the diary, a prominent figure of his time described:

“May 25, 1797.

I went to Kazan. From Laishev 57 versts. The road goes first through an ancient oak forest, where young elm, maple, birch, alder, hazel, etc. grow between them. There are still few flowers; rye in the tube; at 11 ver. transporting through Mesha, a river of 10 fathoms wide ... They leave for the Jerusalem village, where the bishop’s house is in an excellent location and the view is excellent. Going down the mountain, they reach Kazan ... "

Alexander Radishchev, “Travel Diary from Siberia”

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