Mir Gora.

According to local legends, Mir Gora was a sacred place for the ancient Slavs. There are stories that pagan temples were originally located on the top of the mountain, where rituals and sacrifices were held. Some residents claim that ancestral spirits can be found on the mountain, who guard this place.

According to a legend recorded by Slutsk local historians in the 1920s and published in the first collection of the Slutsk Society of Local History in 1930, swords were constantly ringing in these places in the past: two neighboring princes could not find a common language. Their warriors attacked each other more than once, blood was spilled on the slopes of the mountain. In the end, the princes decided to meet on the mountain without weapons and thus made peace. That's how the name Mir-Gora originated.

At that time, the vicinity of the village of Sorogi was a border area where different tribes were in conflict.

Later, at the beginning of the 17th century, a new legend about the Mountain World appeared. It is said that Saint Sophia of Slutsk built a temple on this site on her own. An image of the Mother of God appeared on a pine tree growing at the top, which prompted the princess to build a wooden church in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sofia came here many times from Slutsk, prayed and left her holy footprints.

The Soroga churches were attached to the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Yazila and were used for services on holidays. In 1840, the priest was Yakov Pigulevsky. With the zeal of Father John Pigulevsky, in the late 60s of the 19th century, a new one was built on the site of the old church, consecrated in honor of the Intercession of the Mother of God. This event was connected with the miraculous rescue of Emperor Alexander 2. The miraculous icon continued to attract pilgrims.

In 1936, local residents dismantled the church and used logs to build a warehouse. In the late 1990s, a cross was erected, and in 2003, Metropolitan Filaret served a prayer service on Mount Mir. On May 14, 2016, on St. Sophia of Slutsk Day, the first outdoor Divine Liturgy in 80 years was held. 

Mir Gora is surrounded by picturesque forests and fields, which makes it an ideal place for walks and picnics. Here you can find a variety of flora and fauna. The mountain is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts such as hiking and cycling.

Every year, the interest in Mir Gora is growing. Local authorities and tourism organizations are working on infrastructure development to make this place more accessible to visitors. There are observation decks on the mountain offering spectacular views of the surrounding area.

Mir Gora is not only a natural landmark, but also a place full of history and culture. Visiting this mountain can be a fascinating journey into the world of ancient legends and beautiful nature.