St Issac’s Cathedral dispute triggers political row | International News Live Blog

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A government decision handing control of St Petersburgs famous St Isaacs Cathedral from museum officials to the Russian Orthodox Church has unleashed a storm of protest. The row came to a head on 24 January when a leading parliamentarian, who happens to be Leo Tolstoys great-great grandson, defended the decision … http://internationalnewslive.com/st-issacs-cathedral-dispute-triggers-political-row/