Episode 2 of 2
Inauguration of Uspenski Cathedral
- When
- 25 October 1868
- Where
- Uspenski Cathedral
The Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki was inaugurated on 25 October 1868, following construction led by Ivan Varnek after the death of designer Aleksey Gornostayev.
The cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, was built between 1862 and 1868. Gornostayev died in 1862, so the work was completed under architect Ivan Varnek. The inauguration occurred on 25 October 1868 in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Sources
- Uspenski Cathedral Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
- Aleksey Gornostayev Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-27
- Helsinki Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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