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thank yoy, gla you like it. 'how it evolved along with its surroundings.' -- this was only 1/3 of the way, most dramatic part yet to be told..

oooh..wonder what happens and where you will be taking us next.

next is their demolition by bolsheviks, of course.
(see the pic)
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the tragic page of their history

Cool before and after shot

it was possible to locate (I guess) the same point where that old photo was taken. a fun venture!