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poklon cross on Martokh Ridge

Gelendzhik, Martoh Ridge, area of mountain park 'Olymp'

Worship-cross on Markotkh Ridge stands at 580 meters above sea level with its total height about 43 meters. Built after Patriarch Kirill's approval in 2015 and completed in 2020, it serves as an important pilgrimage site offering stunning views over Gelendzhik Bay. Construction began in 2017 and was finished in 2020.