To the left of the Golden Gates, on Devicheskaya street, stands the active USPENSKIY WOMEN'S CONVENT, founded in 1200 by prince Vsevolod at his wife Mariya's request. Suffering from a grave illness, Mariya made a vow to open a women's convent. When in 1200-01, Uspenskiy Cathedral was opened, she became a nun, taking the name of Marfa. In memory of her, the convent was later called Knyaginin (which means 'the princess's '). Its cathedral has wonderful 17th century frescoes.