Activists in Moscow have installed a memorial plaque for the 21st time in honor of Anna Politkovskaya, who was murdered in 2006. The plaque, which reads, "Anna Politkovskaya lived in this house and was vilely murdered on October 7, 2006," has previously been destroyed by unknown assailants. Activists intend to continue restoring it until it remains in place forever.
A ceremony to lay a time capsule in the foundation of a cathedral dedicated to Saint Vladimir, the founder of Rus', was held in the new district named after Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was announced by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
According to him, the Vladimir Cathedral will become an important element of the district's infrastructure. The project is designed to accommodate over 500 parishioners, and its total area will be 441.69 square meters. The architectural design combines the traditions of Russian church architecture with modern technology: a white-stone façade, sparkling golden domes, and a towering cross visible from various parts of the city.
In addition to the cathedral itself, the complex will include a parish building, meeting spaces, a Sunday school, and a landscaped area for various events.
"The construction of a new spiritual center is a significant contribution to the development of the district's infrastructure. Representatives of various nationalities and religions live in the republic, so creating conditions for religious freedom is a priority," Kadyrov noted.