Archaeological reserve in lubytino Photo: Archaeological reserve in lubytino

Uniqueness is one of the oldest settlements of the Novgorod region lubytino. This uniqueness is due to the large number of monuments which are very valuable from an archaeological point of view. All monuments are within a relatively small area, such crowding of the historical buildings in Europe are not present.

Archaeological sites are scattered throughout. Near the bridge on the river Msta climb high hills, breathtaking in their grandeur. The hills are man-made hills about ten meters of altitude, hidden underneath Slavic burial construction. In the whole district consists of about two hundred of these mounds. It poured the hills worshipped in the times of the Gentiles.
Most of these hills stands the mound with a length of about one hundred and sixty meters, which is included in a group of forty-seven hills, their average height is not more than nine meters. Throughout the North-West of the Russian Federation is nowhere else to find such a concentration of such monuments.

His residence was chosen Slavic princes Lubotinskie of the earth because of the convenient waterways, which were brought tribute. At the end of the first Millennium lubytino could compete with Novgorod. Between them was supposed to start rivalry for supremacy and superiority, but for some unknown reason this did not happen. Information about time and events came very few. Surviving chronicle scarce, there is evidence that in the year 947 Princess Olga of Kiev brought to these lands the team. Its main purpose was to subordinate basins of the rivers Msta and Luga his power. On-site lubytino Olga founded the Prince's churchyard, who came into possession of Novgorod.

For the purpose of preservation of monuments surrounding area lubytino in 1986 was declared a nature reserve. The hills have installed security signs. Ten centuries of the history of this small part of the Russian land is inextricably tied to the fate of the great people of Russia, such as the elder Amphilochius, who brought the people the Word of God and breathed life into Reconsti monastery. It is impossible not to recall the monk Nikandr Garadzinskaja, who founded Nikandrova deserts on the shores of lake Gorodno. After his death miracles that took place at the grave, glorified his name. Life and deeds became an example and a guide for many people. The great Russian commander, Generalissimo Alexander Suvorov many times visited these places. In the village of Kamenka was located the family estate Suvorov. And now you can visit the Church of Alexander Nevsky and the manor house of the estate which is very well preserved. According to some sources.. Suvorov was born in this estate, and not in Moscow.

Residents lubytino and the surrounding villages have made a significant contribution during the Patriotic war of 1812. This event was immortalized by the majestic Church of the Dormition of the virgin, a major role in the construction of which was played by Colonel Alexander Khanykov. The temple that can be visited and now, is the "temple bells". At a time when the temple was built, it was a very rare type of temple. The Church was built under the guidance of the famous architect of Lviv, according to other sources the architect Stasov was. The temple offers beautiful views of another historical attraction is the family estate of Ivan Logvinovich Natalya, who was the last Prime Minister under Tsar Nicholas II.

Lubytino is a truly amazing place with a rich, thousand-year history. It's a place that could be the beginning of the revival of our spirituality.

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