Assumption Cathedral of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

The Assumption Cathedral of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is one of the most ancient temples of Kiev Rus, a unique architectural monument, the burial vault of many prominent personalities. For many centuries, the cathedral has been one of the most revered shrines of the Orthodox Church.
In the image of the Assumption Cathedral of the Kiev-Pechersky Monastery, a new type of temple has developed. Its small size, severe architectural forms, the rapid growth of the authority of the Kiev-Pechersk Monastery led to the fact that it became a model for the construction of similar religious buildings in many cities of Kievan Rus.