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Moscow’s landmark 16th century Novodevichy Convent on fire (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The bell tower of Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent in Moscow, one of the city's main tourist attractions, is on fire. The blaze is concentrated on scaffolds surrounding the tower, which is under reconstruction. Firemen are working at the scene.
The fire was reported at 22:41 local time. Firefighters arrived four minutes after receiving the emergency call.
Witnesses say the fire can be seen above the walls of the monastery, though authorities have not provided any information on the size of the blaze. However, some sources say the surface area of the fire is about 100 square meters. The cause of the blaze is currently unknown.
The convent is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Moscow and was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The site is also famous for its cemetery, where numerous prominent Russian people have been buried; among them are writer Anton Chekhov, former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, composers Sergey Prokofiev and Dmitry Shostakovich, legendary stage director Konstantin Stanislavsky, former President Boris Yeltsin, and musician Mstislav Rostropovich.
