Novocherkassk Ascension Cathedral

The Novocherkassk Ascension Cathedral is considered one of the most magnificent in Russia, the third largest church building, second only to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow and St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Novocherkassk Cathedral is not only an Orthodox church, but also a historical monument of the Don Cossacks.
The remains of the Don atamans MI Platov, VV Orlov-Denisov, IE Efremov, Ya. P. Baklanov are buried here.
The Ascension Cathedral was founded and consecrated at the founding of the city of Novocherkassk in 1805 on the feast of the Holy Ascension of Christ. In fact, construction began only on October 1, 1811. The author of the project was the architect Aloisy Ruska.
In 2001, large-scale restoration work began. In 2005, for the 200th anniversary of Novocherkassk and the 100th anniversary of the opening of the cathedral, the restoration of the building's facade was successfully completed. A system of illumination and projection of biblical subjects on the facade is equipped.
In 2010-2011, the domes were again covered with gold sheets, and a rock crystal was inserted into the cross.