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The Assumption Cathedral

Built in 1556-1560 by Pskov master craftsmen under the supervision of Architect Postnik Yakovlev.

The complete cycle of wall frescoes of the second half of the XVI - beginning of the XVII cc. has been preserved in the cathedral interior. The Assumption Cathedral is a remarkable evidence of historical succession and cultural diversity.

Since 2010 the scientific restoration has been carried out within the Comprehensive project of "Cultural heritage - the town-island of Sviyazhsk and the Ancient Bolgar" with the participation of contributions from the OJSC Kazan Helicopter Plant. The restoration of the Cathedral and wall painting are carried out by the Tatar specialized scientific-restoration directorate and the Interregional scientific-restoration artistic directory (Moscow).

Work on preservation of the cultural heritage site is done with the support of the Regional Foundation of Revival of Historical and Cultural Monuments of the Republic of Tatarstan.

By the decision of the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee, the Assumption Cathedral and the Monastery of the town island of Sviyazhsk have been inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List.