Alexander Nevsky Lavra

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The Alexander Nevsky Lavra, also known as the Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery, is a significant historical and religious site in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Founded by Peter the Great in 1710, it was established to honor Prince Alexander Nevsky, a revered Russian military hero and saint. The monastery complex includes several churches, cathedrals, and cemeteries, with the most notable being the Holy Trinity Cathedral, completed in 1790. The Lavra serves as the final resting place for many prominent Russian figures, including Fyodor Dostoevsky and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

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