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Welcome to Moscow 2008
Sadly to say I have only visited Moscow on my travels in Russia but hopefully venture further afield in the near future. Please note you may need a visa to enter Russia. We had to go to Edinburgh to the visit the Russian Embassy.
In Moscow we stayed at the Milan hotel and had to use the Metro to get about. Be warned it has no English.
Moscow is one of the most spectacular cities in the world.
The Russian capital has hundreds of things to see and places to visit. But don't just take my word for it. Travel over and have a look for yourself.
добро пожаловать в Москву
Welcome to Moscow 2008
Sadly to say I have only visited Moscow on my travels in Russia but hopefully venture further afield in the near future. Please note you may need a visa to enter Russia. We had to go to Edinburgh to the visit the Russian Embassy.
In Moscow we stayed at the Milan hotel and had to use the Metro to get about. Be warned it has no English.
Moscow is one of the most spectacular cities in the world.
The Russian capital has hundreds of things to see and places to visit. But don't just take my word for it. Travel over and have a look for yourself.
Kremlin
Moscow is situated on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District of European Russia.
The city is the capital of the Soviet Union. Moscow is the site of the Kremlin,the residence of the Russian president. Kremlin is also one of several World Heritage Sites in the city.
The city is the capital of the Soviet Union. Moscow is the site of the Kremlin,the residence of the Russian president. Kremlin is also one of several World Heritage Sites in the city.
The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed known as Saint Basil's Cathedral
Highlight for me was the stunning St Basil`s cathedral. Cool coloured onions crazy architectural style.Its official name is the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat.
There seemed to be a fear to visit this city.Only Gee Bee and Jimbo joined me on the trip. The rest of my friends decided against it.
I wanted to get a feel for this famous place. Was it dodgy go behind the Iron Curtain. No definitely not.
I wanted to get a feel for this famous place. Was it dodgy go behind the Iron Curtain. No definitely not.
Three Scottish Tsars in Moscow
Amazing Red Square
Red Square is where it all happens. Look out for the Russian leader buskers.
I was fortunate to have a cousin staying in the city.
So he met up with us at our hotel.He took us on the metro
to Red Square. Gave us the clue to count the stations to get from A to B.
I was fortunate to have a cousin staying in the city.
So he met up with us at our hotel.He took us on the metro
to Red Square. Gave us the clue to count the stations to get from A to B.
Lenin Cool buskers
The wonderful Metro is worth a visit . We stayed eight stops from the Red Square.Stalin had a vision that the stations of the metro should be decorated to resemble the “palaces of the People”. The Metro here is decorated in the traditional Soviet-style, with each station showcasing a unique perspective and story.
GUM is the largest, most over-the-top shopping malls in Moscow. The ornate Neo-Russian facade of GUM, Moscow's "State Department Store", takes up almost the entire eastern side of Red Square.Next to the Kazan Cathedral lies the GUM Departmental Store. It is spelled 'GUM' but pronounced 'GOOM'
Gum market
We had a few beers at the Gum.Only place we could find a beer near Red Square.Really enjoy it.
Great Travel Fact
Ten percent of the Russian government’s income comes from the sale of vodka.Russia didn't consider beer to be alcohol until 2011. It was previously classified as a soft drink.
Ten percent of the Russian government’s income comes from the sale of vodka.Russia didn't consider beer to be alcohol until 2011. It was previously classified as a soft drink.
Nine churches in one
You might think Red square's name is to do with communism or with the color of many of its buildings. No it derives from the word 'krasnyi', which once meant 'beautiful'.One of the most beautiful squares in the world.
Moscow has a humid continental climate with warm humid summers and long, cold winters.
Red Square
With a population of 12 million, Moscow is the biggest city in Europe.
The Kremlin.Russia`s centre of power and glory spanning nine centuries. It's the official residence of the president of the Russian Federation.Third of the 60-acre grounds are open to the public.
Micky dee s in Moscow
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan
Above
Arbat Street was one of our highlights.If you want to feel a wee bit like the west. This is the place for you.1 km long pedestrian street in the historical center of Moscow and near the west of the walls of the Moscow Kremlin. The Arbat, has existed since at least the 15th century. It is one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital.
Arbat Street was one of our highlights.If you want to feel a wee bit like the west. This is the place for you.1 km long pedestrian street in the historical center of Moscow and near the west of the walls of the Moscow Kremlin. The Arbat, has existed since at least the 15th century. It is one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital.
Irish bar
Red Square
Have no fear Moscow is just like any other Eastern European city.Only hassle is you have to get a visa from the Russian embassy .
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