In a surprising turn of events, the construction scaffolding around the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg has been removed, causing a wave of concern among Russian media outlets. According to local legends, the removal of scaffolding is seen as an ominous sign. This phenomenon has occurred several times in the past, with the first instance recorded in 1990, coinciding with the collapse of the Soviet Union. The second occurrence was in 2020, shortly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. Additionally, in 2022, most of the scaffolding was taken down. Now, the iconic church stands once again free of scaffolding, prompting speculation about what this might signify for the future.
