The town originated in the 14th century as a sloboda assigned to the Annunciation Monastery, founded by Saint Sergius of Radonezh, who lived in the area from 1354 until 1358.
The town originated in the 14th century as a sloboda. This sloboda is assigned to the Annunciation Monastery. The Annunciation Monastery is founded by Saint Sergius of Radonezh. The Annunciation Monastery lived in the area from 1354 until 1358. The Annunciation Monastery was founded by Saint Sergius of Radonezh.