Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya

Almost a whole week in Moscow has come to an end as I sit in a cafe' at Leningradskaya Station waiting for my train to St Petersburg. It's been a very memorable week and although I would have liked to stay longer in this amazing city, I've learnt quite a ...

... of Moscow.  Dmitri's mother (Tanya) lives in a type of apartment complex that is called a "sleeping district." Over 70% of Moscow's residents live in apartments such as these, and they were really nice! WAY nicer than most of the apartments you would ...

... to Frankfurt, I was informed that the flight was oversold.  I was then offered to fly to Dusseldorf instead and on to Moscow arriving about 2 hours later.  For this I would be compensated with a business class seat.  NO PROBLEM!!!!  ...

... while still interesting to children.  I'm glad I stopped by and saw it especially since it is not on the "main tourist" Moscow tract.  From there I crossed back over the river and went towards Red Square once again.  Since I only saw St. ...