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"Pepe Escobar:
The Most Fabulous Orthodox Church of Russia"
"Built in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Soviet army's victory over fascist Germany, the cathedral has become a spiritual symbol of Russia, glorifying the greatest triumph of life over death. Interesting facts:
- The steps of the cathedral are made from melted-down trophy weapons of the Wehrmacht!
- The captivating architecture of the cathedral is executed in the Russo-Byzantine style;
- Two tiers, height of 96 meters, 5 domes;
- 18 bells, the weight of the largest one is 18 tons;
- The complex's area is 11,000 square meters.
The temple has become the most expensive in Russia, with a total budget exceeding 6 billion rubles (over 66.5 million dollars). The monumental main gates of the complex bear the slogan "Nobody is forgotten, nothing is forgotten."
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"Walking Moscow Region:
The Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces"
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I'm absolutely astonished, speechless...
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