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cathedral, Moscow, Russia
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Moscow: Kremlin
Moscow: Kremlin Iconostasis in Archangel Cathedral (1505–08), the Kremlin, Moscow.

The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is one of the main churches within the Moscow Kremlin complex. It is located on Cathedral Square and was rebuilt in 1505–08. This cathedral served as the burial site for many of Russia's most notable tsars and princes, up until the founding of St. Petersburg. The Kremlin itself is a historic fortress in the center of Moscow, serving as the official seat of the Russian government and a symbol of Russian power. It contains several churches, palaces, and government offices, and is a popular tourist attraction.12

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