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Moscow no longer conjures up images of Soviet imperialism, but there’s still plenty of classically Russian sights in this capital city.... Read More Moscow no longer conjures up images of Soviet imperialism, but there’s still plenty of classically Russian sights in this capital city. Visitors dig the picture postcard qualities of Red Square, the iconic views of the Kremlin, the shopping of Novy Arbat street and the trove of art that is to be found at the Tretiakov Gallery. Close
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Quote: The Tretyakov houses, by universal acclaim, are the world’s greatest collection of Russian art. We didn’t like it. This is matter of personal taste. Old Russian art just ain’t our thing. Early on in the… Read More
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Quote: One cannot go to Moscow without taking time to visit the Armoury. Inside is the world's largest depository of decorative and applied art. Here one finds the wealth that once was Russia, from the crown jewels to… Read More
Quote: The Space Obelisk is a large monument depicting a rocket taking off with a trail of flames following behind. It represents the rocket that won the Soviets the Space Race. Soon after this event Yuri Gagarin became… Read More
Quote: Originally opened as the All-Union Industrial Exhibition, its main purpose was to display major science achievements and industry advanced experience exhibits. Today it is used for many festivals, fairs and… Read More
Quote: The Tretyakov and Pushkin are Moscow's leading art museums. The Pushkin holds art from outside Russia. The original collection was a bunch of replicas of famous European art made for art students to study. The… Read More
Quote: This ensemble of gorgeous buildings and structures has an interesting history. Catherine II bought the property because she was enchanted by its appearance and renamed it Tsaritsyno (which means "tsar’s", the… Read More
Quote: The Moscow subway or metro as it is called in Russia is very well developed and is truly a reflection of the times it was built in. The first stations were built in mid 1930's and they are great examples of both… Read More
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Quote: This is a museum dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. More commonly known as World War 2. The Russians have a huge passion for this event, as it is an important part of their history. Approaching the museum… Read More