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Smolny Cathedral

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Although Smolny convent was built for Elizabeth, she eventually did not become a nun. When her predecessor, Ian VI was overthrown during a coup d'état, Elizabeth accepted the Russian throne. Work on the convent continued with her patronage.
[St Petersburg - Russia]