Nicholas Church tomb Pirogov
Renowned surgeon and teacher Nikolai Pirogov found their final resting place in the winery. Here, at St Nicholas Church, in a glass sarcophagus rests his embalmed body.
This temple, built on the territory of the National Museum-Estate of Pirogov , was founded in 1881. After the death of his wife, scientist insisted embalmed body of the deceased. To store the remains of their relatives was built crypt, on which was placed a small chapel. In the late 19th century, the temple was erected in its place, which became the burial place of Pirogov. The church was consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas.
During the Second World War, the building has suffered, and sarcophagus buried in the ground. Already at the time of independence of Ukraine managed to reconstruct the temple, restoring its original look. Now, during the holidays and memorable dates in the church services are held, they sound the bells and playing the spiritual works of famous classics.