The first temple of the Christ of the Savior has existed 48 years. Under Joseph Stalin's order the temple of the Christ of the Savior has been blown up on December, 5th, 1931. 2000 — a reconstruction under A. M.Denisov, Z.K.Tsereteli's project.
didn't think that was very nice blowing up the first temple of the Christ of the Savior...just my opinion! This is a lovey temple though and gorgeous night shot of the bridge leading to it!