Moscow's Historic Novodevichy Convent Engulfed by Flames

Smoke rises over the burning bell tower (L) of Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Moscow, March 15, 2015.



Moscow's Novodevichy Convent, a 16th century landmark, caught fire late on Sunday, news reports said.



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Social Media Photos Show Fire at Moscow's Novodevichy Convent

Orthodox nuns watch firefighters work to extinguish a fire at the bell tower of Novodevichy Convent.