Church of the Annunciation of the Mother of God

This is one of the oldest churches in Toglaitti. It was built by a rich merchant Bakhmetev in memory of his young wife Varvara. In 1846 the stone church was consecrated. In the 30ies of the past century the church was closed. And only on 19 May 1989 the church was opened again. Since that time it called as cathedral of the Annunciation of the Mother God, in the honor of Annunciation day. There are triangular pediments in the building’s construction. Under the cornice there are relief hills in the form of kokoshnik. Five blue domes decorate the church. This church complex is historical and cultural heritage of Togliatti. The annunciation hermitage with its church and refectory church in the honor of Great Martyr Varvara (1846) and the Intercession Cathedral (1999).