St Basil's Cathedral

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St Basil's Cathedral is the landmark Russian Orthodox church in Moscow's Red Square, famous for its colorful onion-shaped domes.

Built in the 16th century under Ivan the Terrible, it has become an iconic symbol of Russia, appearing in countless images of Moscow: The tour group gathered in front of St Basil's Cathedral.

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