Optina Monastery
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Kozelsk
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#319 in Russia
Optina Monastery is a renowned Russian Orthodox monastery located near Kozelsk in the Kaluga region of Russia. Known for its significant spiritual and cultural contributions, the monastery has a rich history dating back to at least the 15th century. It became especially prominent in the 19th century as a center of the Optina Elders, a group of influential spiritual leaders and mystics who greatly impacted Russian religious life and literature.
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