History and culture: The VIII Taisiinskie readings "Tradition and innovation: culture, society, personality" dedicated to Abbess Taisia Leushinskaya in the Novgorod region

In Borovichi of the Novgorod region on October 18, 2016 is held the VIII Taisiinskie readings "Tradition and innovation: culture, society, personality" dedicated to Abbess Taisia ​​Leushinskaya (Maria Vasilievna Solopova).

Abbess Taisia ​​(1842-1915) – a famous Russian spiritual writer, author of historical, theological and ascetical writings, collections of poetry. Abbess Taisia ​​became the founder of a special school of Russian women's monasticism, who arranges 10 monasteries.

The first Taisiinskie readings were held in Borovichi on 18-19 October 2002. During these years the Readings have become one of the most significant events in the cultural and spiritual life of the city Borovichi. City of Borovichi - hometown of Taisia ​​abbess, where she spent the years of childhood and adolescence. Taisiinskie readings are held every two years.

Taisiinskie readings are attended by ministers, representatives of science and education, creative teams of the Borovichi district.

The program of Readings includes Divine Liturgy, the awarding of certificates of teachers in the field of spiritual and moral education, performance on Readings.