Excursions with a visit to the Diocesan College

Diocesan College: The cultural heritage of Yelabuga

• Dear friends, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey through the history and cultural heritage of our amazing city! One of the most important historical monuments of Yelabuga is the building of the Yelabuga Diocesan Women's College.
• This magnificent building was erected in 1903 with the blessing of the Yelabuga merchant Glafira Stakheeva, who expressed her devotion and love by creating this institution in memory of her husband. Surprisingly, an incredible 400 thousand rubles in silver were spent on the construction.
• A gold coin was placed in each corner of the foundation of the building, symbolizing the desire for the educational institution to stand firm and serve for many years. This sign turned out to be not only symbolic, but also quite real – the building has stood the test of time and still delights with its architectural beauty.
• During its rich history, the Yelabuga Diocesan Women's College served various educational purposes: there was a teacher's seminary, a pedagogical college, a pedagogical college, a teacher's institute, the Yelabuga State Pedagogical Institute, and, finally, the Yelabuga State Pedagogical University.
• We invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of knowledge and beauty that this unique educational institution offers. Come on an exciting tour and discover the richness of history embodied in every stone of this magnificent place!