04-01-2026, 10:45 AM
Some scholars believe that onion domes first appeared in Russia during the reign of Ivan the Terrible (r. 1533–1584). The domes of St. Basil's Cathedral have remained unchanged since the reign of Ivan's son, Fyodor I (reigned 1584–1598), indicating the presence of onion domes in 16th-century Russia.
The church from 13xx collapsed and the architect was executed for it, and the church was later rebuilt.
For this reason, architects from Italy and Switzerland were called in. Later, architects from other countries were also called in.
The reason was the great fire in Moscow. By order of the Tsar, no more wooden houses were allowed to be built within the city walls.
The church from 13xx collapsed and the architect was executed for it, and the church was later rebuilt.
For this reason, architects from Italy and Switzerland were called in. Later, architects from other countries were also called in.
The reason was the great fire in Moscow. By order of the Tsar, no more wooden houses were allowed to be built within the city walls.