Chrysostom Monastery

The Chrysostom Monastery, known in Russian as Zlatoustovskiy monastyr', was a historical monastery situated in Moscow, east of Kitai-gorod. Consecrated to Saint John Chrysostom, its origins trace back to at least 1412, when it was first recorded as a burial site. The monastery underwent significant rebuilding and expansion over centuries, notably when Grand Prince Ivan III had its wooden cathedral replaced with a stone structure in 1478.

Throughout its existence, the Chrysostom Monastery faced numerous adversities, including destruction by fire in 1571 and damage during the tumultuous Time of Troubles in 1611. It was also affected by a fire in 1737 and sustained damage during the French occupation in 1812, though it was subsequently restored. The monastery relied on the patronage of local noble families, such as the Apraksins and Rumyantsevs, who also used it as a burial ground for some of their members. Empress Elizabeth visited the monastery in 1742, contributing to its upkeep.

In the early 20th century, the monastery housed an archimandrite, several monks, and novices, and featured a parish school on its grounds. However, in 1933, the Soviet authorities ordered the demolition of the monastery's buildings under the guise of dilapidation. The site was subsequently redeveloped with constructivist architecture, and the graves of notable Russian naval figures were desecrated. Despite the destruction of the main complex, the monastic cells, built in 1862, remain standing in Maly Zlatoustinsky Lane, Moscow.