By Nick Enoch PUBLISHED: 13:39 EST, 26 July 2013 | UPDATED: 13:52 EST, 26 July 2013 By car, by train, by foot, thousands are descending on Kiev this week to mark a special anniversary. But no ordinary train will do for Ukraine's religious leaders as they prepare to celebrate the 1,025th anniversary of the 'baptism of Kievan Rus' - the medieval kingdom that first witnessed the conversion of the region's pagans to Christianity. A special armoured 'temple wagon' - kitted out with church fixtures, including a belfry and choir - has been laid on to transport Russian president Vladimir Putin, Russian Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Kirill and other dignitaries to mark the religious milestone.
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Occasion marks 1,025th anniversary of 'baptism of Kievan Rus', where region's pagans converted to Christianity
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Thousands heading to Kiev to celebrate event tomorrow
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Among those on board train is Russian president Vladimir Putin
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A holy well is located in the brake end of the car - with a 50-litre capacity for run-off holy water.
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A vestry has taken the place of the rest compartment for the conductors.
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Storage cabinets for ecclesiastical vessels, icons and vestments.
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A choir and a belfry
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The temple walls and ceiling are covered with brocade fabric on the basalt.
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