So sad, I never saw it in person but what a huge loss to civilization!!!!

http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/fire-destroys-st-petersburg-cathedral/20060825130409990006?ncid=NWS00010000000001

having seen it in person, it's a VERY impressive structure. i sincerely hope they rebuild it. it looks like much of the artwork was spared.