Borovsk(Боровск). Kaluga, Russia.

			Introduction Borovsk is a town in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located just south from its border with the Moscow Oblast. It is situated on the Protva River, about 100 kilometers south-west of Moscow. Borovsk(Боровск) is known to have existed since the 13th century.In 1444, the celebrated Pafnutiyev Monastery was founded near Borovsk. Its strong walls, towers and a massive cathedral survive from the reign of Boris Godunov.Two famous Old Believers, archpriest Avvakum Petrovich and boyarynya Feodosiya Morozova, were incarcerated at this monastery in the second half of the 17th century. Copyrights Photo: ptatao.livejournal.com Comments Photo