The two main Russian Orthodox cathedrals in Moscow have reopened their doors as officials take more steps to ease the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
The Christ the Saviour Cathedral and the Epiphany Cathedral at Yelokhovo welcomed parishioners again on Tuesday.
The move was coordinated with federal and city officials.
Other churches in the Russian capital are scheduled to reopen on Saturday.
Moscow churches have been closed to parishioners since April 13.
Russian officials say that the nation is now past the peak of contagion, making it safe to gradually ease lockdown measures.
Some experts warn that with new confirmed cases increasing by about 9,000 daily, lifting restrictions quickly is dangerous.
