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Putin Inspects Uncovered Sarcophagus of Dmitry Donskoy

8/21/2026

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President Vladimir Putin inspected the open sarcophagus of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy in Moscow on Thursday.
The sarcophagus was uncovered last month during restoration of the Cathedral of the Archangel.
The Russian Orthodox Church said the body is about 180 cm tall and died naturally aged 35-45.
Donskoy, who died in 1389 at 39, ruled Muscovy and built the Kremlin.
He defeated Mongol forces near Don in 1380.

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President Vladimir Putin inspected the open sarcophagus of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy in Moscow on Thursday.
The sarcophagus was uncovered last month during restoration of the Cathedral of the Archangel.
The Russian Orthodox Church said the body is about 180 cm tall and died naturally aged 35-45.
Donskoy, who died in 1389 at 39, ruled Muscovy and built the Kremlin.
He defeated Mongol forces near Don in 1380.