The village of Zayastreb'e, located on the Yastreb River, was called Krutets in the old days. These lands were bought in 1582 by the boyar Dmitry Ivanovich Godunov and invested in the Kostroma Trinity Ipatiev Monastery.
4 km from the village of Zayastreb'e, upstream of the Yastreb River, on the high, wooded left bank, you can see traces of a settlement that once existed here. Old-timers of the village call this place "Pustynka". No later than the 16th century, and maybe earlier, hermit monks lived here. And later in these places there was a monastery with two wooden churches. Another place, not far from the village, is associated with monastic activity. This is a small well, dug, according to legend, by a monk, if you go towards Kondryaev. It is located in the forest, about 2-3 km from the village, before reaching the source of the left stream - a tributary of the river. Hawk, to the right of the road, 2 steps away. Returning in the summer from field work, the villagers still use its cool water.