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<p><strong>Two well-known Russian fans of beautiful cathedrals have spoken of their sadness about the Notre-Dame blaze in Paris.</strong></p>
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<p> <br>Ruslan Boshirov and Alexander Petrov said it was a great loss to cathedral lovers around the world, particularly the big spire.</p>
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<p>The pair, who famously travelled all the way to England to visit Salisbury Cathedral before going straight back home, watched the unfolding disaster on Kremlin TV.</p>
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<p>“Our friends have been suggesting for a long time that we visit this wonderful cathedral in Paris,” Petrov said, while Boshirov added that they specifically wanted to see the famous spire and clock.</p>
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<p>Both men were such cathedral fans that they were able to recite the height of the spire, bell towers, and how many pieces of stone make up the 850-year-old building.</p>
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<p>Spokesperson for the Russian embassy in London, Lorraineski Fishov, 34, said: "Our people have a passion for cathedrals. These two gentlemen are well known for their love and deep knowledge of such things.</p>
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<p>"They have taken the fire in Paris particularly badly."</p>
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<p>Borishov and Petrov were unavailable for comment, but were believed to be mining somewhere in Siberia.</p>
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