| Page Views: 6,614 Last Visit to Moscow: May, 2003 | Memories of Moscow by Canadienne - last update: Oct 23, 2003 |
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St. Petersburg teems with palaces, museums, beautiful architecture and historical interest. However, Moscow is nearly three times the age and, as we walked its streets and explored its churches and neighbourhoods, the increased richness of treasures became apparent to us.
Before the trip, my mother was fairly concerned that Moscow would be a disappointment after experiencing the "Window on the West" that is St. Petersburg. But, from the moment we arrived, we instantly felt a spark with the older, larger city. . .we felt at home. |
The memories I will treasure most: *The parks and squares ~ poor weather might have ruined this one, but we were graced with sunny, warm days. . .and the parks and squares were full of activity and cheer
*The glorious churches ~ colours candy-bright or faded with age, doors open as museums or closed for repairs. . .old or new, big or small, the churches of Moscow (and there are lots of them) are undeniably beautiful
*Zamoskvoreche and Kitai Gorod neighbourhoods ~ these areas call out to be explored on foot, every side street and alley holding some architectural treasure
*The Kremlin ~ the surprising core of the city. . .our images of a dark and dreary Soviet-style state were changed forever
*Moscow Metro ~ the luxurious Palaces for the People don't disappoint. . .I have yet to see anything else quite like it |
It's hard for me to pinpoint what appeals about a given place. . .sometimes they beckon you to return and explore further. . .Moscow's calling. . . ;-) |
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diageva Tue Jun 24, 2008 23:25 UTC
Thanks for the information and all the work in this page. I have to come back.... And I have read what I wanted to read... if Moscow was disappointment or not.... more after St. Peterb.. thanks | apekovic Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:04 UTC
Dear Stevie, this is a statue of famous poet (one of the best ever), Sergei Yesenin (Sergei Alexandrovich Yesenin). Best regards, Alexander from Belgrade, Serbia | eriksson977 Tue Oct 16, 2007 13:52 UTC
Lovely Moscow pages. Tomas Eriksson :) | hunterV Mon Aug 20, 2007 21:06 UTC
Hi, Stevie! Thanks for your informative and nice page! |
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