Makaryev (Мака́рьев) is a town in Kostroma Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Unzha River (Volga's tributary), east of Kostroma. Population: 7,600 (2005 est.);

In 1439, Makaryevo-Unzhensky monastery was founded on the territory of the modern town. Later, a sloboda grew around the monastery and was granted town status in 1778 under the name of Makaryev-na-Unzhe (Макарьев-на-Унже). By the end of the 19th century the name shortened to "Makaryev".

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External links

• Official website of Makaryev