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Photos of Christ the Savior – it is one of the most popular pictures of Moscow. Temple pictures can be found in the brochures, and books, dedicated to Moscow and its history. The popularity of such pictures is, it is not just the Cathedral and one of the most beautiful temples in Russia. Christ the Savior Cathedral became a symbol of change, that occurred and are occurring in the country. Many people believe, that the reconstruction of Christ the Savior has become a symbol of the revival of traditions, the history and soul of Russia.

Modern Church of Christ the Savior is a recreated copy of the Temple, consecrated in 1883 year. The temple was built in honor of soldiers, victory in the war 1812 of the year. Temple reliefs glorified Russian Army, and officers names were written on the walls, died in that war.

Christ the Savior Cathedral was laid in 1839 year and was built during the 44 years old. The consecration of the temple took place 26 May 1883 of the year. The original temple project was designed by architect Konstantin Ton Andreyevich.

Initially it was planned to build a temple on the Sparrow Hills. And the idea of the construction of the Temple appeared in 1812 year. December 1812 the Emperor Alexander 1 He issued a manifesto on the construction of the church in the name of Christ the Savior. AT 1814 , the idea developed, and it was decided to build not just a church, and Cathedral. the competition was announced for the best project. The best project was recognized by Charles Vitberg. on the draft cathedral it was to be much higher - 240 m.

AT 1817 year, the first stone on the Sparrow Hills was laid. Government allocated for the construction of about 15 million rubles. Besides, They were collected significant funds of citizens, who enthusiastically donated for the construction of the cathedral.

AT 1825 by Nicholas 1 Construction was stopped, and an investigation was launched. Numerous violations were found, and construction executives were accused of embezzlement.

Sovremnnye historians and engineers believe, a place on the Sparrow Hills was chosen unwisely and engineering-geological conditions are not allowed to build a facility of this size at this location. In any case, the level of technology development.

AT 1831 , Nicholas 1 appointed architect Konstantin Ton. reason, that the choice fell on Tone believe that, that "Russian-Byzantine" style, in which the architect liked the Emperor.

Site was selected in August 1831 the laying of the new cathedral. In fact, construction began in 1839 year and lasted 44 of the year. In creating the interior, individual elements of the cathedral attended by famous architects and sculptors of Russia – BUT. BUT. Ivanov, n. BUT. Romazanov and A. AT. Loganovsky, Kaminsky IS. In painting Temple participated in. AND. Surikov, AND. n. Kramskoy, AT. P. Vereshchagin, D. AND. Semiradsky, BUT. AND. Korzuxin, F. BUT. Bruni.

Tone does not have time to complete the work and after his death the construction was headed by his pupil AI. Rezanov. Photos of the old Cathedral of Christ the Savior is found in open sources. Thank God, that the photo appeared in the nineteenth century.

AT 1931 in the place of Christ the Savior, it was decided to build the Palace of Soviets. The decision was made at a meeting of the Central Executive Committee of the USSR. Formally, the decision was taken. But the main thing has been said earlier at a meeting of the Politburo of the CPSU(b), dedicated to the reconstruction of Moscow.

5 December 1931 , the temple was destroyed. It took 2 explosion, since it was not possible to destroy the first time Temple.

Construction began in the Palace of Soviets 1937 year, but the actual construction was never completed - the war, the need for countries recovering from war.

AT 1960 year at the construction site was opened swimming pool open. He lasted until 1994 years and was very popular among Muscovites.

1988 the initiative group on restoration of the Temple was created, and 1994 construction began.

Temple project was developed by a team of architects under the direction of M. M. Posokhin and A. M. Denisov. BUT. M. Denisov and began to lead the construction. As a result of the numerous scandals Denisov walked away from the building management, finished construction of Zurab Tsereteli. Of the changes made can be identified Tsreretelli replacement marble bas-reliefs on the bronze. Originals reliefs after fracture in Temple 1931 year were transferred to the Donskoy Monastery, where they are stored today: