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Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn

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Alexander Nevsky Cemetery (Estonian: Aleksander Nevski kalmistu) is a cemetery in Juhkentali subdistrict, Tallinn, Estonia; an apostolic part of Siselinna Cemetery. The cemetery is named after the nearby Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.The cemetery was established in 1775.All important local orthodox leaders are buried to this cemetery. In addition, lower clergymen, military men, civil officials etc are buried to this cemetery.

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Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn
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Magasini 27
10138 Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa
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