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The cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel

It is is one of the most ancient Kremlin's architectural monuments. It was built in the middle of the 16th century and rebuilt in 1628-1631. The cathedral is the tomb of Kuzma Minin (a Russian merchant, who, together with Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, became a national hero for his role in defending the country against the Polish invasion in the early-17th century).

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The church of the Holy Virgin

It is an ancient church built in 1731, now is a museum.

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The church of the Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God

It is one of various Baroque churches built by the Stroganov family throughout Russia. It was consecrated in 1719.