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The Tsar Bell with humans for perspective – broken piece is around the left, out of view

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The Tsar Bell (Russian: Царь–колокол; Tsar'-kolokol), also known as the Tsarsky Kolokol, Tsar Kolokol III, or Royal Bell, is a 6.14-metre-tall (20.1 ft), 6.6-metre-diameter (22 ft) bell on display on the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin. The bell was commissioned by Empress Anna Ivanovna, niece of Peter the Great.

It has never been in working order, suspended, nor rung.

The present bell is sometimes referred to as Kolokol III (Bell III), because it is the third generation.[citation needed]

General description

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The Tsar Bell is located between the Ivan the Great Bell Tower and the Kremlin Wall. Made of bell bronze, the bell cracked during a fire after being completed and has never been rung. The bell is the largest bell in the world,[1] weighing 201,924 kilograms (445,166 lb),[2] with a height of 6.14 metres (20.1 ft) and diameter of 6.6 metres (22 ft), and thickness of up to 61 centimetres (24 in). The broken piece weighs 11,500 kilograms (25,400 lb). [Note 1]

The bell is decorated with relief images of baroque angels, plants, oval medallions with saints, and nearly life-size images of Empress Anna and Tsar Alexei, who was reigning at the time the previous Tsar Bell was cast.

History

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The history of Russian bell founding goes back to the 10th century, but in the medieval Russian Orthodox Church, bells were not typically rung to indicate church services, but to announce important ceremonies and celebrations, and as an alarm in case of fire or enemy attack. One of the largest of the early bells was the original Tsar Bell, cast in the 16th century. Completed in 1600, it weighed 18,000 kilograms (40,000 lb) and required 24 men to ring its clapper. Housed in the original wooden Ivan the Great Bell Tower in the Moscow Kremlin, it crashed to the ground in a fire in the mid-17th century and was broken to pieces.

The second Tsar Bell was cast in 1655, using the remnants of the former bell, but on a much larger scale. This bell weighed 100,000 kilograms (220,000 lb), but was again destroyed by fire in 1701.

After becoming Empress, Anna ordered that the pieces be cast into a new bell with its weight increased by another hundred tons, and dispatched the son of Field Marshal Münnich to Paris to solicit technical help from the master craftsmen there. However, a bell of such size was unprecedented, and Münnich was not taken seriously. In 1733, the job was assigned to local foundry masters, Ivan Motorin and his son Mikhail, based on their experience in casting a bronze cannon.

A pit 10 metres (33 ft) deep was dug (near the location of the present bell), with a clay form, and walls reinforced with rammed earth to withstand the pressure of the molten metal. Obtaining the necessary metals proved a challenge, for in addition to the parts of the old bell, an additional 525 kilograms (1,157 lb) of silver and 72 kilograms (159 lb) of gold were added to the mixture. After months of preparation, casting work commenced at the end of November 1734. The first attempt was not successful, and the project was incomplete when Ivan Motorin died in August, 1735. His son Mikhail carried on the work, and the second attempt at casting succeeded on November 25, 1735. Ornaments were added as the bell was cooling while raised above the casting pit through 1737.

However, before the last ornamentation was completed, a major fire broke out at the Kremlin in May 1737. The fire spread to the temporary wooden support structure for the bell, and fearing damage, guards threw cold water on it, causing eleven cracks, and a huge 10,432.6 kilograms (23,000 lb) slab to break off. The fire burned through the wooden supports, and the damaged bell fell back into its casting pit. The Tsar Bell remained in its pit for almost a century. Unsuccessful attempts to raise it were made in 1792 and 1819. Napoleon Bonaparte, during his occupation of Moscow in 1812, considered removing it as a trophy to France, but was unable to do so, due to its size and weight.

It was finally successfully raised in the summer of 1836 by the French architect Auguste de Montferrand and placed on a stone pedestal. The broken slab alone is nearly three times larger than the world's largest bell hung for full circle ringing, the tenor bell at Liverpool Cathedral.

For a time, the bell served as a chapel, with the broken area forming the door.[3]

Voltaire once joked that the Kremlin's two greatest items were a bell which was never rung and a cannon (the Tsar Pushka) that was never fired.[4]

Bell diagnostics

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Monitoring of cracks of the Tsar-bell by AE device. 1986
AE sensors inside the Tsar Bell. 1986
AE diagnostics of the Tsar-bell. 1986

In the mid-1980s, some deformation of the pedestal was noticed, as a result of which there were concerns about the possible growth of cracks in the bell. At the request of the Minister of Culture of the USSR and in accordance with the instructions of the Minister of Defense of the USSR, the Military Academy named after F. E. Dzerzhinsky (now Peter the Great Military Academy of the Strategic Missile Forces) was commissioned in 1986 to carry out a complex of works on the restoration and preservation of the Tsar Bell.[5] The actual condition of its cracks was assessed using the acoustic emission (AE) method. To conduct the AE diagnostics of the bell, employees of the Research Institute of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics of Rostov State University were involved under the guidance of the head of the AE laboratory, Ph.D. S. I. Builo. On behalf of the F. E. Dzerzhinsky Academy, these works were provided by Colonel, Ph.D. A. I. Gnevko. Diagnostics of the Tsar Bell was carried out in two stages using an in-house hardware AE complex brought from Rostov-on-Don.[5][6]

At the first stage, the parameters and features of the AE radiation of the bell material were investigated. This part of the work was carried out on the territory of the F. E. Dzerzhinsky Academy when testing specially made large-sized (more than 10 cm thick and weighing about 100 kg) samples made of a bronze alloy identical to the bell material. At the second stage, acoustic calibration and diagnostics of the Tsar Bell itself were carried out on the territory of the Kremlin. The work on the bell consisted, if we do without scientific terms, as if in "listening" to it for the presence of ultrasonic radiation of growing cracks. It was found that the condition of the Tsar Bell at the time of diagnosis is satisfactory, and in the near future it is not in danger of catastrophic destruction.[5][6]

To further monitor the condition of the bell cracks, Rostov residents were asked to make a multi-channel AE diagnostic system with the installation of a separate sensor at the top of each of the large cracks. However, for the permanent installation of AE receiving sensors on the bell, it was necessary to coordinate many different issues. For example, it was necessary to prove that a constantly working system listening to the bell would not be able to listen to anything else "wrong" around and so on. However, as a result of restructuring during Perestroika, further assessment of the bell was deprioritized; the discussion and coordination of issues surrounding its preservation have since been delayed.[5][6]

Judging by some external signs, a slight deformation of the bell still continues. The "tradition" of pushing metal coins into the cracks of the bell is also alarming. And if earlier small coins had a composition close to the bell material, then the current ones are made of completely different metals, which in the presence of moisture can cause noticeable electrochemical corrosion of the material inside the cracks. For a reliable assessment of the condition of the Tsar Bell in the future, it is necessary to periodically conduct a procedure for diagnosing the possible growth of cracks in its walls by non-destructive testing methods.[5][6]

Computational simulation of sound

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In the spring of 2016, a team of University of California, Berkeley; Stanford University; and University of Michigan researchers publicly performed an electronic reproduction of how the Tsar Bell would sound if it had not been damaged during casting.[7] To simulate the sound of the bell, the team researched the bell's material characteristics and constructed a polygon mesh that modeled the shape of the bell. The team then used finite element analysis to compute the component frequencies of the bell when rung.[8] For the first public performance, a stack of twelve speakers installed below the campanile on the UC Berkeley campus played the digital simulation of the Tsar Bell. The fundamental frequency of the sound was approximately 81 Hz.[9] The American disk jockey DJ Spooky composed New Forms (2016), a duet for carillon and the reproduction of the Tsar Bell.[10]

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The Tsar Bell, also known as the Tsar Kolokol, is the largest bell in the world, standing at a height of 6.14 meters with a of 6.6 meters and weighing approximately 202 tons. Cast in between 1733 and 1735 in a specially constructed molding pit at Ivanovskaya Square in the , it was commissioned by Empress Anna Ioannovna as a monumental symbol of Russian craftsmanship and imperial power. Despite its grandeur, the bell has never been rung due to a catastrophic crack sustained during a in 1737, when attempts to extinguish the blaze with cold water caused an 11.5-ton fragment to break off from its side. Crafted by the renowned bell-founders Ivan Motorin and his son Mikhail, the exemplifies 18th-century Russian foundry artistry, with its surface adorned in intricate Baroque-style decorations. These include bas-relief portraits of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich and Empress Anna Ioannovna, elaborate floral motifs, images of saints and angels, and inscriptions in detailing its creation and historical significance. The ornamentation was executed over nearly two years by a team of skilled artisans, including woodcarvers such as Vasily Kobelev, Pyotr Galkin, Pyotr Kokhtev, Pyotr Serebryakov, and Pyotr Lukovnikov, under the supervision of sculptor Feodor Medvedev. Today, the Tsar Bell remains on permanent display in Ivanovskaya Square, elevated on an octagonal pedestal installed in 1836 by French-Russian architect Auguste de Montferrand following several failed lifting attempts. Positioned east of the , it serves as a key attraction of the Kremlin Museums, drawing visitors to admire its imposing scale and tragic history as an unfulfilled masterpiece of bell-making.

Overview

Physical Description

The Tsar Bell, the largest bell ever cast, stands 6.14 meters tall with a of 6.6 meters at the and a thickness of up to 0.61 meters at the base. It weighs 201,924 kilograms, equivalent to approximately 202 tons, including its elaborate decorative elements. Crafted from bell —an typically comprising 78% and 22% tin—to which approximately 525 kilograms of silver and 72 kilograms of were added, the bell's robust construction reflects traditional Russian techniques designed for monumental scale. The bell's exterior features intricate baroque-style reliefs, including nearly life-size bas-relief portraits of Empress Anna Ioannovna, who commissioned the bell, and Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, surrounded by images of angels, saints, and floral motifs. Additional decorations consist of oval medallions depicting religious figures and inscriptions in , emphasizing its imperial and spiritual symbolism. Currently displayed on an octagonal stone pedestal in Ivanovskaya Square, east of the within the in , the bell is accompanied by a separate 11.5-ton fragment that broke off during a 1737 incident. This prominent crack and detached piece are defining physical characteristics, rendering the bell non-functional yet iconic.

Cultural and Historical Significance

The Tsar Bell epitomizes 18th-century Russian imperial power during the reign of Empress Anna Ioannovna, who commissioned it as a monumental counterpart to the , symbolizing the grandeur and technical prowess of the Russian state. Despite never being rung due to its damage, it has been revered as the "King of Bells," an enduring icon of tsarist ambition and the fusion of artistry with autocratic authority. Its elaborate decorations, including bas-reliefs of Anna Ioannovna and Orthodox saints, further underscore its role as a tangible expression of imperial patronage and religious devotion. In the broader historical context, the Tsar Bell reflects Russia's longstanding bell-founding tradition, which dates back to the and became integral to Orthodox Christianity, where bells served as symbols of divine authority, calling the faithful to worship and marking communal life events. This tradition positioned bells not merely as functional objects but as sonic embodiments of spiritual and societal order, aligning with the tsarist era's emphasis on Orthodox faith as a pillar of state legitimacy. The bell's creation, though ultimately marred by structural failure, highlights the era's aspirations alongside the inherent risks of such ambitious projects, tempering the narrative of unbridled tsarist success with a reminder of technological boundaries. Today, as part of the Kremlin's , the Tsar Bell attracts millions of tourists annually, serving as a potent symbol of Russian resilience amid historical upheavals, from imperial fires to revolutionary changes. Its presence in the Kremlin reinforces by evoking a shared heritage of cultural uniqueness and endurance, particularly in post-Soviet where imperial artifacts like the bell contribute to debates on continuity between tsarist, Soviet, and modern narratives. Featured in Soviet-era art and as a relic of pre-revolutionary splendor, it continues to draw interest in media exploring Russian heritage.

Construction and History

Commissioning and Casting Process

In 1730, Empress Anna Ivanovna commissioned the creation of a massive bell intended to eclipse earlier monumental examples in Russian bell-founding, including predecessors such as the bell cast around 1600 weighing approximately 30 tons and destroyed by fire in 1701, and another cast in 1655 weighing about 100 tons also destroyed in 1701. The project received formal approval in 1733, marking a significant investment in showcasing Russian craftsmanship during her reign. The design and were entrusted to the renowned father-son team of Ivan Motorin and Mikhail Motorin, hereditary bell-founders based in , who operated from the ’s Cannon Yard foundry. Ivan Motorin, experienced in casting large cannons and bells, led the initial phases, but he passed away in August 1735, leaving his son Mikhail to oversee the completion. The process began with the construction of a detailed clay model for the bell's form, followed by the excavation of a 10-meter-deep sand- pit at Ivanovskaya Square, east of the , with walls reinforced by to contain the intense heat. The casting unfolded over 1733–1735, involving a of nearly 200 craftsmen who melted vast quantities of in four specialized furnaces over extended periods, with the final pour lasting 1 hour and 12 minutes after 36 hours of . The molten metal filled the mold to form a bell reaching 6.14 meters in height and 6.6 meters in diameter, weighing 202 tons upon completion in November 1735. Ornamentation, including relief portraits of Alexey Mikhailovich and Anna Ivanovna, along with inscriptions chronicling the empress's patronage and the bell's creation, was added by skilled woodcarvers and sculptors such as Vasily Kobelev, Pyotr Galkin, and Feodor Medvedev. This endeavor represented the pinnacle of 18th-century Russian bell-founding technology, building on centuries of accumulated expertise that incorporated European advancements, such as precision tuning methods pioneered by Dutch founders like the Hémony brothers in the , adapted through local innovation at foundries. The Motorins' success in scaling these techniques for such an unprecedented size underscored Russia's emergence as a leader in large-scale bronze casting.

The 1737 Fire and Cracking Incident

On May 20, 1737, a major conflagration known as the Troitsky fire erupted in and rapidly spread to the , engulfing the wooden temporary erected around the Tsar Bell's casting pit. The bell, which had been successfully cast in November 1735 under the supervision of Mikhail Motorin following his father Ivan's death in August of that year, was still in the pit when the flames reached it, re-heating the . In a desperate effort to protect the massive from the intense heat, workers poured cold water directly onto the now-hot bell, inducing severe . The sudden temperature differential caused catastrophic damage: a primary crack formed extending upward from the bell's lip, accompanied by three smaller fissures, and a substantial fragment weighing approximately 11.5 tons sheared off near the base during the rapid cooling process. This incident, occurring just two years after the bell's completion, was recorded in contemporary Russian court documents as a profound national setback, symbolizing a blow to the prestige of Empress Anna Ioannovna's ambitious foundry projects. Blame was directed at the foundry workers' improvised and hasty cooling techniques, as evidenced by tsarist archival inquiries into negligence at the cannon yard. In the immediate aftermath, the damaged bell was deemed too unstable for extraction and remained interred in its casting pit, with initial recovery efforts beginning in and again in but proving unsuccessful due to its immense weight and structural challenges. The event underscored the technical challenges of large-scale casting in 18th-century , halting further ornamentation and rendering the Tsar Bell unfit for its intended role atop the .

Recovery and Modern Display

Following the 1737 fire that severely damaged the , it lay in its casting pit for nearly a century, buried and largely forgotten amid the Kremlin's grounds. Unsuccessful attempts to raise it were made in 1792 and 1819 due to its immense weight and the structural challenges posed by the pit's depth and soil conditions. It was not until 1836, under the commission of Tsar Nicholas I, that the bell was successfully salvaged. French architect Auguste de Montferrand, renowned for his work on St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, oversaw the operation. He engineered a sophisticated lifting system using pulleys, blocks, and levers to hoist the 200-ton bell from the pit without further damage. The effort involved hundreds of workers and took several months, culminating in the bell's elevation on August 17, 1836. Once raised, the Tsar Bell was relocated to its current position near the and mounted on an octagonal stone pedestal designed by Montferrand to provide both stability and visual prominence. In the , enhancements to the display included the addition of decorative chains supporting the 11.5-ton broken slab, which not only secured the fragment but also contributed to the ensemble's aesthetic appeal as a of Russian ingenuity. These elements, along with inscribed details on the pedestal noting the bell's 103-year entombment, transformed the site into a deliberate . Since the 1918 nationalization of the following the , the Tsar Bell has been preserved as a key exhibit within the Moscow Kremlin Museums, safeguarding it from potential repurposing or destruction during turbulent political changes. It endured air raids on with only minor impacts to the surrounding area, remaining intact as one of the few imperial artifacts to survive the conflict unscathed. In the , the Tsar Bell continues to draw global attention as a static piece, with the complex experiencing a strong post-COVID recovery in visitation. Moscow's museums collectively welcomed 16.7 million visitors in 2022, rebounding from a low of 7.7 million, driven by and eased restrictions. The Museums themselves welcomed approximately 1 million visitors in 2023. Recent preservation efforts include digital initiatives, such as projects that enable virtual tours and interactive models, ensuring broader access while minimizing physical wear on the artifact.

Scientific Examination

Material Analysis and Condition Diagnostics

The Tsar Bell is cast from a alloy typical of traditional , consisting primarily of approximately 80% and 20% tin, which provides the necessary , elasticity, and properties for such artifacts. This composition includes trace impurities derived from recycled materials, including bronze from earlier bells and cannons melted down during the process in 1735. In 1986, Soviet engineers from the Institute of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics at Rostov State University performed () testing on the Tsar Bell to evaluate its structural condition, prompted by observed deformations in its supporting . The non-destructive method detected micro-cracks within the bell's body, consistent with the major fracture from the 1737 , but overall assessments deemed the structure stable and capable of withstanding environmental loads without imminent failure. Monitoring also addressed pedestal settling and localized , partly attributed to coins embedded by visitors into the bell's cracks over centuries, which accelerate oxidative degradation at those sites. Preservation efforts highlight ongoing risks of crack propagation. During the Perestroika period in the late and early 1990s, proposed follow-up diagnostics and reinforcements were delayed due to economic and administrative disruptions, limiting comprehensive interventions. Experts recommend continued non-invasive techniques like periodic AE monitoring and visual inspections to track integrity without compromising the artifact. Climate impact assessments for Russian cultural heritage sites, encompassing Moscow's ensemble, project heightened risks from global warming, such as more frequent freeze-thaw cycles, underscoring the need for enhanced protective enclosures and material stabilizers.

Acoustic Simulation and Sound Properties

In 2016, researchers from the , Berkeley's Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM), in collaboration with and the , conducted a pioneering acoustic of the Tsar Bell using finite element (FEA) to model its hypothetical sound as if it were uncracked and functional. The simulation relied on 3D polygonal meshes derived from the bell's documented dimensions and photographic , treating it as a solid structure to predict vibrational behavior under an idealized strike. The methodology employed for FEA, incorporating material properties of bell such as a of 100 GPa, of 0.34, and of 8,000 kg/m³, alongside the bell's precise (height approximately 6.14 m, 6.6 m at the ). Vibration modes were computed up to 1,000 iterations, yielding prominent partials based on mass displacement amplitudes, with the model limited to frequencies below 10 kHz to manage computational demands (taking about 2 hours on a standard processor). For validation, the team first simulated the acoustics of a smaller, known dinner bell, achieving a near-indistinguishable match to its real sound, though the output was noted as overly "perfect" without natural imperfections; this scaling approach was then applied to the Tsar Bell by analogy to smaller Russian bells of similar profile. The resulting modes were synthesized into audible sound using Faust programming language, creating a dynamic model in Max/MSP that modulated strikes to produce a realistic . Key findings revealed a of 43 Hz, corresponding to a profoundly low tone that would induce physical in listeners, evoking a deep, resonant boom capable of persisting for several seconds due to the bell's massive scale and low . Higher partials extended to around 10 kHz, contributing a complex structure with mode doublets that could introduce subtle wobbling effects, preserving the warm, imperfect character typical of Russian bell sounds. This profile was demonstrated in live performances, such as a 2016 fusing the simulated Tsar Bell with the Baird at UC Berkeley, where the low frequencies perceptually blended with real bells to confirm the model's fidelity. Despite these advances, the simulation has notable limitations, as it assumes a flawless, uncracked structure without accounting for real-world imperfections in the alloy or casting that could alter damping and decay rates—details not derivable from FEA alone. No empirical ringing data exists for direct comparison, and the bandwidth cutoff omits higher partials beyond 10 kHz that might enrich the timbre in practice. Subsequent efforts, such as a 2017 YouTube-based approximation using basic scaling from similar bells, offered rough auditory estimates but lacked the rigorous FEA validation. No verified AI-enhanced models from 2020s research have emerged to refine these predictions further.

Legacy and Comparisons

Comparisons with Other Notable Bells

The Tsar Bell holds the Guinness World Record for the heaviest bell ever cast, weighing 202 tonnes (about 199 long tons), with a of 6.6 meters and height of 6.14 meters, making it significantly larger than most extant bells in terms of mass and dimensions. For comparison, the , cast in 1484 in what is now , is believed to have weighed nearly 300 tonnes and stood 6.3 meters tall, potentially the largest ever produced, but it was lost in the Bago River in 1586 and has never been recovered. Among functional bells, the Tsar Bell dwarfs examples like London's , which weighs 13.7 tonnes and measures 2.7 meters in , or the in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral, at approximately 21 tonnes with a 3.14-meter and regularly rung for major events. In historical context, the Tsar Bell shares symbolic non-functionality with its counterpart, the , a 40-tonne piece cast in 1586 that was never fired in battle, both serving as monumental displays of Russian foundry prowess rather than practical instruments. European counterparts, such as the largest bell at in —known as the Campanone, weighing about 9 tonnes—highlight differences in craftsmanship; while the Tsar Bell's intricate bronze reliefs and scale reflect 18th-century Russian innovation under Empress Anna Ioannovna, the Roman bell emphasizes Renaissance-era precision for liturgical use within the Vatican's architectural ensemble. Unlike many notable bells designed for sounding, such as Myanmar's —the heaviest still in use at 92 tonnes, with a 5.09-meter , and occasionally tolled for ceremonies—the Tsar Bell remains a static ceremonial , cracked during a 1737 before it could ever ring, underscoring its role as an artistic and symbolic artifact rather than an acoustic one. This distinction extends to modern interpretations, where smaller-scale replicas, including miniature models produced in recent years to commemorate its legacy, allow for functional ringing in museums and collections, though none approach its original proportions. As of 2025, continues to recognize the Tsar Bell as the world's heaviest, with no larger intact bell verified.

Influence on Russian Bell-Making and Modern Interest

The Tsar Bell's ambitious scale and the challenges encountered during its casting established new benchmarks for large-scale bell production in during the , pushing founders to refine techniques for handling massive pours and intricate molds. Its repeated failures, including the 1737 crack, highlighted vulnerabilities in traditional clay-sand molds and high-tin alloys, prompting subsequent Russian bell-founders to experiment with more robust compositions and cooling methods to enhance durability and prevent fractures in oversized castings. This shift influenced the evolution of Russian bell-making in the late and beyond. As a , the Bell has endured as a symbol within Russian Orthodox traditions, representing imperial grandeur and spiritual resonance despite never ringing; it informs peal compositions in major cathedrals, evoking themes of divine power through its visual prominence in imagery. In and , it has inspired works that contemplate its silent majesty. Musically, its imagined tone has influenced 20th- and 21st-century compositions, including Brian Eno's January 07003: Bell Studies for the (2003), which reconstructs the Tsar Bell's hypothetical sound using algorithmic synthesis to explore themes of time and silence. In the , the Tsar Bell continues to attract scholarly attention through engineering analyses, such as the 2016 University of California, Berkeley-led project that employed finite element analysis to simulate its structural integrity and potential acoustics, revealing insights into 18th-century without physical testing. Historical metallurgical analyses confirm its alloy as approximately 84.5% and 13.2% tin with trace impurities, informing broader studies on historical casting resilience. As a tourism magnet within the , it contributes to the city's estimated 26 million annual visitors in 2024. Digital recreations, including exhibits debuted around 2020 in cultural centers, allow interactive exploration of its form and hypothetical ring, enhancing public engagement. Commemorative events in 2025, marking the 290th anniversary of its 1735 casting by Ivan and Mikhail Motorin, included exhibitions at the highlighting their foundational role in Russian craftsmanship.

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