The model recreates the Hagia Sophia, one of the largest surviving Byzantine Orthodox churches in China. Construction began in 1907 as a military chapel serving the Russian Imperial Army; after several expansions, it eventually reached its present scale. Renowned for its iconic onion-shaped domes, exposed red brick façades, and intricate architectural reliefs, the Hagia Sophia seamlessly blends the essence of both Russian and Byzantine architectural traditions. Today, it stands as a vital testament to the city’s rich cultural diversity and a quintessential symbol of “Moscow of the East.”