Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Odintsovsky District, Russia.
The Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces is a church with six golden domes in Odintsovsky District, roughly one hour west of Moscow. It stands within Patriot Park and combines Orthodox architecture with glass and metal elements.
Construction began in 2018 and ended two years later to commemorate the victory of 1945. The measurements and details of the church recall that date and the fallen.
The name refers to the patron role over Russian armed forces and appears through military symbols on walls and windows. Visitors today see Orthodox services where soldiers and veterans pray together.
Access follows wide paths suitable for wheelchair users as well. Visitors should cover shoulders and wear long trousers or skirts, as is usual in Orthodox churches.
The cathedral floor is metal cast from melted-down Nazi weapons and tanks seized from Wehrmacht forces, and walking on it is meant to symbolise striking a blow against the fascist enemy. The 18 bells, cast in Voronezh over six months and hung in the belfry in August 2019, weigh over 20 tonnes together; the largest is 10 tonnes, and 17 are dedicated to branches of the armed forces.
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