Luzhki. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin.

According to some sources and sources, it is known that the temple was built in 1700 with the money of the Polotsk voivode Valerian Zhaba. The church was made in the typical Russian style of that time, with domes and pronounced decorative elements. The interior of the church was also distinguished by the richness and variety of iconography.

In 1831 and 1885, the church burned, but was subsequently rebuilt. Its modern appearance was formed as a result of this large-scale reconstruction due to fires. The architectural style of the modern Nativity of the Virgin Church can be defined as transitional from Baroque to classicism.

In 1934, a Babynets with a belfry, including onion domes, was added to the temple. As a result, the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin in Luzhki acquired the features of a retrospective Russian style.

It is known that the church was not closed during the Soviet period and remained active.

Today, the church is actively used for worship and is an important center of the spiritual life of local residents. It also attracts tourists and pilgrims interested in the history and culture of the region. The church has icons from the 17th and 18th centuries. There is a crypt under the church.

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Luzhki is not only a religious, but also a cultural symbol that preserves the memory of the past and continues to serve people in the present. An important historical monument of architecture.