Rediscovering Dmitry Donskoy: A Russian Historical Revelation
The Russian Orthodox Church said the remains were nearly complete and matched a man just under 180 cm tall who died at 35 to 45.
- On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected the newly discovered remains of Holy Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy at the Archangel Cathedral in Moscow, attending a prayer service beside the open sarcophagus.
- Restoration work inside the Archangel Cathedral recently revealed the remains in a crypt by the southern wall, surprising historians who believed the 14th-century prince was buried elsewhere in the building.
- The Russian Orthodox Church announced on Tuesday that the well-preserved remains belonged to a man under 180 cm who died between ages 35 and 45, stating, "All these characteristics correspond with written sources and historical testimony concerning the life and death of the grand prince."
- Donskoy, who ruled Muscovy and Vladimir, famously routed Mongol forces in 1380 near the Don River; the Archangel Cathedral holds more than 40 Russian tsars and princes.
- Separately, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Thursday there are no immediate plans for President Putin to meet Vatican envoy Paul Richard Gallagher, who will visit Moscow next week.
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Rediscovering Dmitry Donskoy: A Russian Historical Revelation
The remains of medieval warrior prince Dmitry Donskoy were found during restoration at Moscow's Cathedral of the Archangel. President Putin reviewed the discovery, surprising historians who believed the prince's grave was elsewhere. Donskoy's legacy includes defeating Mongol forces and expanding Russian territories.
Putin visits newly unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince
Putin Visits Newly Unearthed Remains of Dmitry Donskoy
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday visited the sarcophagus of medieval warrior prince Dmitry Donskoy, whose remains were recently uncovered during restoration work at Moscow's Cathedral of the Archangel.
Dmitri Donskói's remains were found during restoration work at the Archangel Cathedral.The Kremlin seeks to use its image to lift the morale of soldiers participating in the war with Ukraine, more than 4 years after the beginning of the invasion.
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