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The
Novodevichi Convent is located southwest of the Kremlin in Moscow. It is a
beautiful and typical example of the ornate, gold plated dome buildings that
were built all over Russia. |
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This
is one of the structures in the beautiful Novodevichi Convent. The inside, as
with most Russian churches, consists of open rooms with no chairs or pews. All
services are conducted with the attendees standing, and services can last for
hours. Incense burns throughout the service, and adds distinctive memories to
the experience.
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Novodevichi Convent is one of the most beautiful religious complexes in Moscow.
The convent was built in 1524 by Vasilly III. Some tsars used the Church for
their own purposes, and eventually the convent was used as a prison for
troublemaking female nobles. A whole string of well-born women lived here
including Peter the Great's half sister Sofia and his first wife Evdokia. Here,
a well armed guard patrols the grounds. |
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