Yuri Monastery

Yuriev Monastery is situated at the source of River Volkhov from Lake Ilmen, to the south of Veliky Novgorod. The monastery is one of Russia's oldest monasteries, its history beginning with the foundation by Yaroslav the Wise around 1030 AD. In 1991 it was reestablished as an active male monastery. Of particular significance is the Georgian Cathedral, founded in 1119 by Prince Vsevolod Yaroslavich. The monastery is closely linked to the history and culture of Novgorod land.