Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent
The Novodevichy Convent, in south-western Moscow,
built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the so-called Moscow Baroque
style, was part of a chain of monastic ensembles that were integrated
into the defence system of the city. The convent was directly associated
with the political, cultural and religious history of Russia, and
closely linked to the Moscow Kremlin. It was used by women of the Tsar’s
family and the aristocracy. Members of the Tsar’s family and entourage
were also buried in its cemetery. The convent provides an example of the
highest accomplishments of Russian architecture with rich interiors and
an important collection of paintings and artefacts.