Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Dushanbe
St. Nicholas Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox church and the seat of the Russian Orthodox Eparchy of Dushanbe and Tajikistan. It was built in 1943, during the Second World War, when Soviet authorities briefly eased restrictions on the Church to support believers.
By the early 2000s, the cathedral showed clear signs of long-term neglect. A major restoration carried out between 2005 and 2011 repaired the structure, roof, walls, and interior, allowing the church to continue operating safely. Since then, ongoing maintenance has helped keep the building in stable condition.
Today, the cathedral remains active but serves a much smaller Orthodox community than in the Soviet period. After the collapse of the USSR, much of the Russian population left the country, leaving only several hundred believers and a small number of churches. Even so, the cathedral continues to hold regular services and religious festivals.
By the early 2000s, the cathedral showed clear signs of long-term neglect. A major restoration carried out between 2005 and 2011 repaired the structure, roof, walls, and interior, allowing the church to continue operating safely. Since then, ongoing maintenance has helped keep the building in stable condition.
Today, the cathedral remains active but serves a much smaller Orthodox community than in the Soviet period. After the collapse of the USSR, much of the Russian population left the country, leaving only several hundred believers and a small number of churches. Even so, the cathedral continues to hold regular services and religious festivals.
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Sight Name: Saint Nicholas Cathedral
Sight Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan (See walking tours in Dushanbe)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan (See walking tours in Dushanbe)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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Dushanbe Introduction Walking Tour I
Relatively small in size, the city of Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, sits on the banks of the Varzob River and contains a number of notable sights, significant in terms of national history and culture. The most prominent local landmarks include Rudaki Park, bearing the name of the Tajik poetry classic; the Ismoili Somoni statue and gilded arch; the National Museum of Tajikistan; and more. To... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 Km or 3.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 Km or 3.2 Miles
Dushanbe Introduction Walking Tour II
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles