the authorities decided to return it to the Russian Orthodox Church in 1991, despite strong opposition from museum officials. On December 30, 2004, the government of Russia signed an order to transfer the monastery to the Kostroma Diocese. Our Times In September 2002, one of the most prominent museum exhibits, the large wooden church (1628) from Spas-Vezhi village, was destroyed by fire. References External links Buildings and structures in Kostroma Oblast Russian Orthodox monasteries in Russia Kostroma Christian monasteries established in the 14th century Cultural heritage monuments in Kostroma Oblast Objects of cultural heritage of Russia of federal significance