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The modern town took its name from being the site of the Sarova Monastery next to the Sarovka River.
In 1664, an Orthodox monk Theodosius first settled on the Sarov Hill.
The first Church of Sarov tenement was founded in 1706.
Saint Seraphim was living in Sarov from 1778 to 1833.
In 1903, the monastery was visited by Tsar Nicholas II and other members of the royal family.
At that time the monastery had nine churches, including one underground.
Around 320 monks lived in the monastery.
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