The Johann`s Cemetery

The Johann`s Cemetery

19 Liela Kalna Street.  - The Johann`s Cemetery

Founded at the end of the 19th Century as a cemetery for Old Believers. Was later used by Orthodox residents of Riga. Until the mid 20th Century the cemetery was divided by the wall into Old Believers and Orthodox parts. A lot of well-known former Russian residents of Riga were buried at this cemetery. Now it is administrated by Old Believers Grebenshikov Community.

 


Людмила Клешнина. Тихий сад Московского форштадта (Klusais dārzs)

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