Shirkov pogost

The village of Shirkov pogost on Lake Vselug is famous for its wonderful wooden Church of John the Baptist, called the "Tver Kizhi" and imposing stone temple in pseudo-Russian style

	Ostashkov Ostashkov is the capital of lacustrine Seliger land and one of the most charming small towns of Russia; fine monuments of temple architecture and well-preserved old quarters
	Assumption Church, Nikolo-Rozhok village Assumption Church in Nikolo-Rozhok village is the most interesting example of harmonious combination of Old Russian architectural traditions with the early Baroque style
	Ostashkov's Trinity cathedral Erected in the end of 17th century, Ostashkov's Trinity cathedral with bell-tower was the firstling of stone architecture of this land and has long served as a model for local builders
	Source of Volga River The great Russian river Volga starts its flowing near the tiny village of Volgoverkhovye. Above its source was erected a chapel; the first bridge across the Volga is only 3 meters long