Remains of Dmitry Donskoy Found in Kremlin Cathedral

The remains of Dmitry Donskoy were discovered in a sarcophagus in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin.

Consensus

The remains of Dmitry Donskoy were found in a sarcophagus during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral of the Kremlin.
The remains were confirmed to belong to Dmitry Donskoy by specialists.
The remains are in excellent condition, with most bones preserved and some soft tissues intact.
The decision was made not to remove the remains from the sarcophagus.
The discovery was made during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral.
The remains were found in a white stone sarcophagus.
The remains are believed to be those of a man aged 35–45, consistent with Dmitry Donskoy’s age at death in 1389.
The remains were covered by a shroud, with no jewelry or religious artifacts found.
The discovery was confirmed by multiple sources including the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Russian Orthodox Church.

The remains were found to have exceptional preservation, including intact soft tissues, and the left foot was missing a part. — fontanka
The remains are missing only the left heel bone, and no post-mortem damage was found. — vm
The burial was extremely ascetic, with no ancient Russian artifacts or valuables present, and the body was covered only by a shroud. — vesti
The burial cloth was made of high-quality fabric of Mediterranean origin. — fontanka
The burial was not in line with traditional Russian customs, as no monastic attire was present despite the lack of monastic vows. — vesti
The decision not to remove the remains was made by scientists of the Russian Academy of Sciences. — fontanka
The decision not to remove the remains was confirmed by the Russian Orthodox Church. — vm