Glavnyy Khram Vooruzhonnykh Sil Rossii

About

A massive cathedral that feels like it grows from the earth, imbued with history and strength.

Why go

• Majestic building, might and scale leaves you breathless
• Many people get teary-eyed from the atmosphere
• A dream visit to the Cathedral of Resurrection

Must try

• Mosaics depicting biblical scenes and military history
• Largest mosaic of Christ's face ever created
• Road of Memory museum complex
• Lower church dedicated to Saint Prince Vladimir
• Steps and floors made from melted German war materials

Pro tips

• The multimedia museum is 1,418 steps long
• Located in Patriot Park near Kubinka
• Construction completed in just two years

Good to know

• Controversial fusion of faith, victory, and military pride
• Regarded as a political and militaristic site

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (4208 reviews)

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