Rusian church in Nice

Russia has obtained definitive ownership rights to a church building in Nice under a ruling of France's highest court on Wednesday, said members of the Russian Orthodox community in the Western European country.

Built in the early 20th century, the cathedral is one of the most frequently visited historical monuments in The French Riviera. In 1987 it was put on the list of architectural monuments protected by the French state.

The Russian state and private sponsors will finance the two-year work of restoring the building that is due to start this year.

Source: interfax-religion.com