Novodevichy Cemetery, Historic cemetery in Khamovniki District, Moscow, Russia.
Novodevichy Cemetery is a burial ground in Khamovniki District, Moscow, Russia, stretching along the southern wall of the Novodevichy Convent. The site divides into several sections with different layout patterns and pathways.
The burial site opened in the mid-19th century as a cemetery for prosperous Moscow families. During the 1930s, remains from dissolved city cemeteries were moved here, giving the place its current significance.
Many graves display portrait reliefs that depict the deceased in characteristic poses or during their work. These representations turn a walk through the grounds into an encounter with faces and life stories from literature, music, and science.
A map at the entrance gate helps with orientation between older and newer sections. Pathways are mostly paved, but winter snow can obscure inscriptions and gravestones.
Some graves feature metal railings with floral patterns crafted in Soviet art workshops. These wrought-iron works complement the stone memorials with an additional design accent.
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