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The royal monastery on Ganina Yama is preparing to receive tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the worldtranslated

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

The royal monastery on Ganina Yama is preparing to receive tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world Ekaterinburg diocese

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Νίκος Σταθόπουλος

A lot of people always gather there every year. I remember going with the family three years ago and there were lines out the gate. I hope they have good weather this year.

Ζωή Χατζή

Yes, I also remember those queues that reached the street. Last year we went with my husband and our daughter and we waited almost an hour but it was worth it. I hope they organize the stream better this year, so people don't suffer so much.

Елена Новикова

Yes, every year there are crowds there, I remember how in 2022 my mother and I stood in line for almost forty minutes from the very gate. I hope that this time the diocese will really organize the flow better so that it won’t exhaust people so much.

Илья Смирнов

Yes, it was really hard in 2022, I also arrived then and stood for almost an hour in the sun right from the gate. I hope this time they will put up more signs and distribute water, like last year at the Tsar’s Days in Alapaevsk. What days do you usually try to come?

Νίκη Παππά

Yes, I also remember those queues last year, they reached the street and many people with small children were waiting. I hope this year they put in more volunteers so that people don't suffer so much, especially with the heat. Did you go from Larissa?

Надежда Тарасова

Yes, it’s really hard to stand in the heat without water and signs. Last year they organized things really well in Alapaevsk, especially with drinking water at the entrance. I usually come on weekdays, July 15–17, so that there are fewer people. When are you planning this year?

Κατερίνα Λαμπροπούλου

Yes, I also remember that line that stretched all the way to the street last year. We from Larissa went by the parish bus and waited for more than an hour, but then the silence in Ganina Yama surpassed everything. I hope they put more water points this year, because the sun is very hot there.

Φωτεινή Παναγιωτοπούλου

Yes, I too remember those lines with the little kids waiting in the sun. This year they have put more volunteers and water in different places, we saw it when my husband and I went from Larissa in July. When are you planning to go?

Στέλιος Νικολαΐδης

Yes, I also remember that line last year that reached the street – my wife and I went in July and we waited for over an hour. This year they say they will put more volunteers to direct the crowd, so be it. Did you only go to Ganina or did you also go up to the monastery?

Νίκος Σταθόπουλος

Yes, last year we also waited almost an hour with my wife, but then the quiet over there made up for it all. I hope they put in more volunteers this year as they say, because there are a lot of people. Did you only go to Ganina or did you also go up to the monastery?

Κατερίνα Αναγνώστου

Yes, last July we too waited over an hour in line to the street. This year I hope the extra volunteers will help. My daughters and I also went up to the monastery afterwards, it was quieter there. You;

Константин Беляев

Yes, in 2022 I stood there too, the sun was really hot then. In Alapaevsk last year, the water at the entrance really saved us. I usually try to arrive on July 16th in the late afternoon, when the main flow has already subsided. Will you go alone this year or with the guys from the parish?

Олег Фёдоров

I was standing there in 2022 too, I remember how the sun was hot - even the water from the bottle quickly warmed up. This year I will go with my wife and daughter, she is already asking what kind of “royal pit” is this. Will you look for water at the entrance to Alapaevsk again?

Κώστας Παπαδόπουλος

Yes, last year we also waited in line for over 40 minutes, but then the quietness in Ganina really solved everything. I also went up to the monastery afterwards, the walking route through the forest is nice, especially if it's a little cool. Did you and your wife go to both places?

Дмитрий Морозов

Thank you, Elena, for the tip about Alapaevsk - the water at the entrance really helps out there. I’m also going on weekdays on the 16th, I’ll drive my car from Samara, and spend the night somewhere along the way. Where do you plan to get there?

Максим Зайцев

Thank you, Dmitry, for the tip about Alapaevsk - I always get water there too, it helps on the road. From Samara by car on the 16th is a good plan, I’m thinking of leaving early in the morning so that there are no traffic jams. Where are you planning to spend the night, in Tyumen or closer to Yekaterinburg?

Степан Попов

Thank you, Mikhail, for the advice about everyday life - it’s really easier in the heat without crowds. I’m from Yaroslavl, I’ll also go by car, but with an overnight stay in Yekaterinburg. Will you visit Alapaevsk on the way or just to Ganina Yama?

Максим Волков

In 2022, the heat was also not weak, I remember how my wife and I were hiding in the shade near the monastery wall. This year, if I go, I’ll definitely stop by Alapaevsk and look for water at the entrance - they say it’s especially tasty there. And tell your daughter that the “royal pit” is the place where the Bolsheviks tried to hide their traces, but the Lord still revealed everything.

Полина Беляева

It was also hot in 2022, so I understand you and your wife. In Alapaevsk, the water at the entrance is really good, last year we picked up a couple of bottles and took them to Yaroslavl, without spoiling. And be sure to tell your daughter how you felt there, otherwise children now learn more from their phones.

Ксения Виноградова

In 2022, we were also there in the heat of the day, hiding under the same wall with my husband. I’ll definitely go to Alapaevsk this year, I’ll try the water at the entrance, I wonder if it’s really so special. And it’s better to tell your daughter about the “royal pit” yourself, when you’re lucky, the children’s father’s living story always remains stronger in their memory.

Евгения Козлова

In 2022, my husband and I also hid against the wall from that heat; I remember exactly how the water in the bottle almost became boiling water. In Alapaevsk I will collect water at the entrance, I wonder how much better it is than our Tula one. And I’ll tell my daughter about the “royal pit” myself; she was studying the story about Nicholas II at school just this year.

Полина Иванова

Yes, in 2022 that heat killed everyone, in Kazan we also had bottles basking in the sun. In Alapaevsk, the water from the source is really tasty, we got it last year - it’s soft, without any aftertaste. And your daughter will be interested, be sure to tell us how you saw everything there.