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The Kremlin houses the Tsar Cannon, which has never been used, and the Tsar Bell, which has never been sounded.

Jan 26, 2023•1 min read

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The Kremlin houses the Tsar Cannon, which has never been used, and the Tsar Bell, which has never been sounded.

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