The Wasteland — The Holy Source of the «Holy»

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The name «Holy Source «Holy» (Waste)» refers to an Orthodox object in the area «Waste». This revered spring «Saint» is located 500 m north-west of the village of Pustosha, Shatur city district of the Moscow region on the gentle slope of an extensive marsh basin. The key is in the log of the well, from which a weak trickle drains into the surrounding swamp.

The ancient spring is mentioned in the annals of the XVII century: «The Desolation of Gridin at the well …». For the trip, pre-preserved coordinates and updated information about the local road will be useful.

How to Get There

Landmark is Wasteland. Travel from Moscow: by train from Kazansky railway station to the station. Cherusty, then by bus No. 34 (and when entering the Wasteland - No. 35) to the Wasteland stop, from the temple to go along Parkovaya Street. To the north-west, at the end of the village, a meadow road continues in the same direction to the spring, just from the bus stop about 1 km. For navigation, use the coordinates 55.602941, 40.014087.