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Anniversary of Cathedral of Christ the Savior Foundation

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The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow took place on September 22, 1839.

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow took place on September 22, 1839.

It was built as a symbol of gratitude to the Almighty "for saving Russia from the doom that overshadowed her" during the Napoleon invasion, and as a memorial to the sacrifices of the Russian people at that time.

© RIA Novosti . Dmitry Korobeinikov / Go to the mediabankThe foundation stone laying ceremony of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow took place on September 22, 1839.
It was built as a symbol of gratitude to the Almighty "for saving Russia from the doom that overshadowed her" during the Napoleon invasion, and as a memorial to the sacrifices of the Russian people at that time. Konstantin Thon was the chief architect.
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The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow took place on September 22, 1839.
It was built as a symbol of gratitude to the Almighty "for saving Russia from the doom that overshadowed her" during the Napoleon invasion, and as a memorial to the sacrifices of the Russian people at that time. Konstantin Thon was the chief architect.
© RIA Novosti . Valery Shustov / Go to the mediabankThe cathedral's construction took 44 years. The foundation stone was laid on September 23, 1839 and the consecration took place on May 26, 1883.
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The cathedral's construction took 44 years. The foundation stone was laid on September 23, 1839 and the consecration took place on May 26, 1883.
© RIA Novosti / Go to the mediabankThe cathedral was demolished as part of the Stalin's Moscow renovation plan on December 5, 1931.

Above: Irish playwright Bernard Shaw touring Moscow, 1931.
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The cathedral was demolished as part of the Stalin's Moscow renovation plan on December 5, 1931.

Above: Irish playwright Bernard Shaw touring Moscow, 1931.
© RIA Novosti / Go to the mediabankAbove: The view of the Moskva River, Cathedral of Christ the Savior from Bersenevskaya Embankment.
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Above: The view of the Moskva River, Cathedral of Christ the Savior from Bersenevskaya Embankment.
© RIA Novosti . V. Katayev / Go to the mediabankAbove: Fragment of a high relief from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Shchusev State Museum of Architecture.
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Above: Fragment of a high relief from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Shchusev State Museum of Architecture.
© RIA Novosti . Dmitry Debayev / Go to the mediabankIn 1960 the swimming pool "Moskva" was built on the site of the demolished Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The pool was demolished in 1994.
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In 1960 the swimming pool "Moskva" was built on the site of the demolished Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The pool was demolished in 1994.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Makarov / Go to the mediabankIn 1988 a civic movement seeking to rebuild the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was formed. On December 5, 1990 the foundation stone of the new cathedral was laid; a construction fund was opened in 1992; and in 1994 construction work began.
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In 1988 a civic movement seeking to rebuild the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was formed. On December 5, 1990 the foundation stone of the new cathedral was laid; a construction fund was opened in 1992; and in 1994 construction work began.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Makarov / Go to the mediabankAbove: The construction site of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior during the foundation stone laying ceremony, 1995.
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Above: The construction site of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior during the foundation stone laying ceremony, 1995.
© RIA Novosti . Oleg Lastochkin / Go to the mediabankAbove: Small bells at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
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Above: Small bells at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Rodionov  / Go to the mediabankRussia's first President Boris Yeltsin, along with Patriarch Alexy II and the Mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov participated in the opening ceremony of the newly-rebuilt cathedral's square.
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Russia's first President Boris Yeltsin, along with Patriarch Alexy II and the Mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov participated in the opening ceremony of the newly-rebuilt cathedral's square.
© RIA Novosti . Sergei Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankAbove: Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus Kirill (C) at the opening ceremony of the first large convention of Cossack confessors at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
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Above: Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus Kirill (C) at the opening ceremony of the first large convention of Cossack confessors at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Fedorenko / Go to the mediabankAbove: Inner decorations of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
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Above: Inner decorations of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
© RIA Novosti . Sergei Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankAbove: Morning Prayer at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
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Above: Morning Prayer at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Utkin / Go to the mediabankAbove: Faithful venerating the ark bearing the Cincture of Theokotos.
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Above: Faithful venerating the ark bearing the Cincture of Theokotos.
© RIA Novosti . Maxim Blinov / Go to the mediabankAbove: A queue of faithful in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, seeking to venerate the Gifts of Magi brought to Moscow for the first time from Agiou Pavlou monastery at Mount Athos.
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Above: A queue of faithful in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, seeking to venerate the Gifts of Magi brought to Moscow for the first time from Agiou Pavlou monastery at Mount Athos.
© Sputnik / Alexei Filippov / Go to the mediabankAbove: A view of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Moscow City International Business Center.
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Above: A view of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Moscow City International Business Center.
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