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From Sophia of Minsk to Queen Dagmar: How Belarusian replica triggered feud among historians

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Maryia Hryts holds a copy of the Dagmar or Sophia of Minsk cross in front of the real one at the National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen, Denmark. Photo: Aliaksei Shota, Hrodna.life

Journalist and activist Maryia Hryts has brought her adventurous idea to life by creating a replica of Princess Sophia of Minsk's cross. She plans to sail to Copenhagen, where the original historical artifact is housed. This initiative has sparked controversy, raising questions about the cross's actual connection to Belarus. Belsat sought to investigate this matter further.