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Day 5
... and I remembered that Russian people are very proud of their county.(woops) Anyway I went to see the one and only, Kremlin which is a area with historic and grand buildings. It also the place where Moscow houses the federation Government. A bit like parliament house in Australia. It felt a bit strange being in a building where laws and rules and debates are held. It was a lot different up close then high on a ...
Stiff, Savior, Sparrow, Showcase and Spectacle
... Russian Art. The gallery contains spectacular examples of iconography and grand scenes from Russian history.
After a short rest break many of us go to the circus for a thoroughly entertaining evening featuring unusual feats performed by humans and animals. A great end to a very full day, although it probably won't be the end for some. It is Saturday night in the big city, after all, and several of our number plan to go out to sample Moscow's nightlife! ...
From Moscow with (not so much) love
... your visit by shushing and snapping at those who whisper or move too slowly. Lenin himself lies in a crisp black suit looking tinier than you would expect the father of the USSR to look. A red light shines on him casting a strange glow throughout the otherwise dark and silent room. The whole visit takes about a minute and then you are herded out past a line of marble statues of all the communist fathers - even Stalin.
After visiting Lenin we walked through the GUM ...
Moscow and Saint Petersburg
... but it’s a busy affair and much line waiting can be looked forward to.
After all the rigmarole I strolled into the heart of Russian government and made my way straight to one of its greatest exhibits, the Armoury. I’m a huge fan of medieval history and an even bigger fan of medieval fantasy, so when I walked into the Kremlin’s Armoury I was in for quite the treat with countless suits of armor, daggers, long swords, broad swords, ...
From Russia with love. J & P (had to say it)
... br>
The third building on the square is the State museum.
Our final day we visited the building on the fourth side of Red Square, The Kremlin. We allowed a full day for this visit and we needed it. There are a number of Palaces and Churches inside the Red Walls. We found that Russian churches are quite different from western ones. No seats to start ...


