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Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Kozelets is considered one of the most beautiful country in the Ukrainian Baroque monuments. This magnificent temple with a lush décor and beautiful iconostasis was built in 1752-63 years. commissioned by N. Razumovsky (Razumihi) in gratitude to God for the good fortune of her sons Alexis and Cyril, who occupied a high position at the court of Empress Elizabeth. The authors of the project believe the architect students. Rastrelli - V. Grigorovich-Barskogo and A. Kvasova, but it is possible that the project had to do and he Rastrelli. Perhaps, with his participation created a grand seven-tier carved iconostasis height of 27 m in the lower part of the church is the church warm Adrian and Natalia -. Razumovsky tomb, where its founder is buried. Five-domed church is striking for the uncharacteristic Ukrainian heartland size and rich decoration. According to legend, in clear weather from the bell tower 50 meters high can be seen at the same time Kiev and Chernigov, but the climb to the bell tower in the recent years are not allowed due to the state of emergency stairs.