Rotunda church of St. Alexandra

The church-rotunda of St. Alexandra is located in the village of Lebedevka (Kamensky district, Cherkassy region). The village got its name from behind the lake, which at that time was inhabited by many swans. The outstanding composer Tchaikovsky has come here many times and it is with this place that his outstanding composition "Swan Lake" is connected.

The church-rotunda of St. Alexandra is located in the village of Lebedevka (Kamensky district of the Cherkassy region). The village got its name from behind the lake, which at that time was inhabited by many swans. The outstanding composer Tchaikovsky has come here many timesand it is with this place that his outstanding composition "Swan Lake" is connected. Now the temple is restored by not indifferent sponsors and looks absolutely like a new one.

The rotunda church was erected in 1843 by retired captain Porfiry Krasovsky, who at that time owned this estate. The temple itself was built in a style that is attributed to late classicism: it was given a round shape in the form of a rotunda. Such constructions for Orthodoxy are considered unusual and unconventional. Well, how, in this case, do without mysteries and mysteries? That is why this form of the church is explained by the fact that it was Masonic. The interior of the church is decorated with stucco and decorated with monumental paintings.

To all lovers of mysticism and everything that can connect with Freemasons, it is necessary to visit the church-rotunda. You can see for yourself what is interesting there. Feelings will be unforgettable.