Reconstruction of the Moscow Tatar Mosque

Moscow Tatar Mosque, known also as the Cathedral Mosque, was completed in 1904. Now it is under reconstruction. The final image will be impressive. There is a professional opinion, however, that it would have been better to leave the architectural monument in its original state. There is also a non-professional opinion that the huge mosque, located immediately near the Olympic Stadium (Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex of Moscow) can contribute to anti-Islamic sentiments, and that a new mosque should be constructed elsewhere, if it is really necessary.

Fig. 1. Moscow Tatar Mosque under reconstruction. The original edifice is seen in the middle. In the background is the the Olympic Stadium
Fig. 2-4. Original building, completed in 1904
Fig. 5. The final image
All images 2009