Khosheutovsky khurul
Khosheutovsky khurul (Russian: Хошеу́товский хуру́л) is a Buddhist monastery of the early 19th century and an architectural and historical monument of federal significance. The khurul is located in the village of Rechnoye, Kharabalinsky District, Astrakhan Oblast. It is the only partially preserved Kalmyk khurul from pre-revolutionary times.
Хошеутовский хурул | |
The khurul as seen from the village of Rechnoye | |
Location within Astrakhan Oblast | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Gelug |
| Denomination | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Established | 1818 |
| Disestablished | 1920s |
| Reestablished | 1990s |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Serebdzhab Tyumen |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Cultural Heritage of Russia |
| Designated date | February 20, 1995 |
| Architect | Batur-Ubushi Tyumen (Батур-Убуши Тюмень) & Gavan Dzhimba (Гаван Джимба) |
| Groundbreaking | 1814 |
| Completion date | 1817-1818 |
| Site | |
| Location | Rechnoye, Astrakhan Oblast |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 46°55′38″N 47°36′48.9″E |
| Public access | Yes |
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