The Church of St. John the Baptist (Rozhdestvo-Bogorodicheskaya tserkov) stands at the foot of the upper town, close to the Kremlin walls, its white baroque ornament making it instantly recognisable. The church dates from the late 17th century and is attributed to the Stroganov family's architectural patronage — like the Stroganov Church further down Rozhdestvenskaya Street, it displays the elaborate carved-stone decoration that characterises the Stroganov Baroque style.
The church is small and was long closed for restoration but has returned to use as an active parish. Inside, the iconostasis and frescoes have been partially restored. The building is most impressive from outside, where the play of white carved detail against the red-painted walls is as rich as anywhere in the city.