1.   We entered the tomb, and the men removed their helmets and reverently placed them at their sides.

2.   Israeli officials enter the tomb through the Jewish entrance, although they are allowed to go into the Muslim prayer area.

3.   Visitors pass through a double set of metal detectors to enter the tomb, which bristles with barricades and guard posts and echoes with the crackle of walkie talkies.

4.   While stern-faced security guards kept the Stanley Cup itself outside, Kozlov entered the tomb for his first look at the Soviet founder.