History of the Russian church in the fate of Moscow merchants

The book about how temples were built in Rus", who initiated their creation, who was trusted with the preparation of the project, what building materials were used. And what a great role in this God"s work was played by representatives of the merchant class. The reader learns about the little -known, or even completely forgotten names of Orthodox philanthropists - merchants, about the churches they built, revived monasteries, equipped parishes. One of the chapters is dedicated to Russian entrepreneurs who have become the elders of the temples and acquired a martyrdom for faith in God and fidelity to duty. The book is science-science in nature and is designed for everyone who is interested in the history of the Fatherland and the Russian Church