Мои Соловки
600 years of history
i. A spiritual center:
the foundation and development of the Solovetsky Monastery, which became one of the most important centers of Russian spiritual life
ii. A fortress:
the transformation of the monastery into a powerful fortress that played an important role in defending the Russian State.
iii. The religious split (Raskol):
the armed resistance of the Solovetsky Monastery reflected the tragic split within the Russian Orthodox Church
iv. A place of exile and imprisonment:
Solovki was used as a place of political and religious exile and imprisonment.
v. SLON:
the establishment of the Solovetsky Special Purpose Camp (abbreviated as SLON in Russian) and the mass repressions that turned Solovki into a symbol of Stalin’s repressions
vi. Heritage and memory:
the revival of the monastery, preservation of its historical the revival of the monastery, preservation of its historical
vii. Cultural heritage:
its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing the archipelago’s unique and abundant cultural and natural heritage
viii. Pilgrimage and tourism:
the development of pilgrimage and tourism, allowing visitors to learn about the history, beauty, and magnificence of the Solovetsky Islands.
Find out more about the history of Solovki
left until the celebration of the 600th anniversary
The National Tourist Route
Hidden North:
from Arkhangelsk to Solovki
from Arkhangelsk to Solovki
ОКТЯБРЬ-МАРТ
Зимний сезон
30 ноября-04 декабря
21-25 декабря
04-08 января
18-22 января
22-26 января
08-12 марта
22-26 марта
МАЙ-СЕНТЯБРЬ
Летний сезон
31 мая-04 июня
07-11 июня
14-18 июня
21-25 июня
28 июня-02 июля
05-09 июля
12-16 июля
19-23 июля
What to see on Solovki?
Solovki is a treasure trove of cultural and natural heritage. The main highlight of the archipelago is the Solovetsky Monastery, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cape Beluzhy, where beluga whales can be spotted in their natural habitat, is just one of the amazing places to visit. For nature lovers, there is an entire world to explore: lakes, forests, and coastal areas. Each attraction has its own history and offers vivid, unique experiences.
About the Solovetsky Archipelago
The Solovetsky Archipelago in the White Sea is a place where the past and present meet face to face. The inhospitable environment of this remote area, along with the severe beauty of the North, blends with spiritual depth and a unique heritage. The Solovetsky Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands at the center of the archipelago, while the mysterious stone labyrinths on Zayatsky Islands date back more than 5,000 years. Ancient hydraulic systems and untouched wilderness areas have been preserved here.