The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was officially blown up on December 5, 1931
- However, the clearing of the rubble and full preparations for the Palace of the Soviets continued well into 1932.
Thus, if your footage is from September 1932, it likely shows the post-demolition site clearance or foundation work at the former location of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
By September 1932, workers prepared the site for the Palace foundation. They carried out excavation and soil work actively.
We offer rare 1932 footage of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour before demolition. The film shows the early groundwork for the Palace of the Soviets project. This moment marked a turning point in Soviet architectural history. The material holds strong value for historical and educational productions. You can license this exclusive clip directly from TVDATA.
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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in HD, 4K, and 8K
We offer historic and contemporary footage of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in HD, 4K, and 8K, restored and upscaled using state-of-the-art AI enhancement tools. Our collection includes early Soviet-era black-and-white clips, reconstruction sequences, and modern panoramic views of the cathedral’s golden domes and Moscow skyline. Each frame preserves architectural detail and historical depth—ideal for documentaries, broadcast, and cultural projects seeking visual authenticity and cinematic clarity.
