Easter Week: Calling all wannabe bell-ringers

But to become a professional bell-ringer takes at least 5 years

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Bright Week, the week following Easter Sunday. According to Orthodox tradition, church belfries this week are open to anyone who wants to try their hand at bell-ringing. RBTH climbed up to the bell tower of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow in the company of senior bell-ringer Igor Konovalov, and learned about where the tradition came from and how to become a real pro.

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