Moscow

We arrived in Moscow at 8 am after a luxurious and romantic overnight train ride from St. Petersburg. We had been enthralled by the regal beauty of the imperial capital and had been warned that Moscow would be a completely different experience. Moscow is Europe's largest city with a population exceeding 12 million. It is a wealthy city with the largest number of billionaires of any city on earth. The city is sprawling, emanating by a series of concentric ring roads with the Kremlin and Red Square as its focal point.One would ... (more)

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St. Basil's Cathedral
A rear view taking advantage of better light conditions.

St. Basil's Cathedral
A more panoramic view.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Yet another view. This cathedral is so photogenic.

St. Basil's Cathedral
A detail of the elaborate onion domes.

Red Square
The clock tower at the southwest corner of Red Square incorporated in the red...

Stalin's Sisters)
There are seven wedding cake style skyscrapers that punctuate the Moscow...

The White House
This is where prime minister Vladimir Putin has his office and is...

The World Trade Centre
This is a relatively new complex that reflects Russia's rising economic...

Political Parties Offices
This building evocative of an opening book is home to the head offices of the...

Olympic Stadium.
Viewed from Sparrow Hill, this is the main venue of the Olympic Games that...

Sparrow Hill
This is a popular lookout point for Muscovites and tourists alike. Moscow...

Sparrow Hill
A badass Muscovite cruiser.

Moscow State University
One of Stalin's seven sisters, this edifice contains 32 km. of...

Swan Lake
This was apparently the inspiration for Swan Lake.

Peter the Great Monument
On the banks of the Moscow River, this statue celebrates the...

Christ the Saviour Cathedral
Looking impressive when illuminated.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Looking very impressive illuminated.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Difficult to decide which is the best view.

Red Square
The clock tower illuminated.

St. Basil's Cathedral
A majestic piece of architecture.

GUM
It feels like Christmas in August when viewing this complex illuminated.

National Historical Museum
The north end of Red Square by night.

GUM
It feels like Christmas in August.

Red Square
St. Basil's and the clock tower, looking south.

Radonezh
Depending on its usage this is either a dacha or an ibiza. Dachas are urban...

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article published 9/1/2008

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This was among the best armchair tours I've ever taken. I loved shots inside the stations and the nighttime shots of Moscow. Thanks soooo much for sharing!!
— Connie, September 16, 2008

Dear Jan, Thanks SO much, for all your wonderful pix and descriptions of Moscow today!! I visited it about 20 years ago, so it's interesting to see the changes, and learn more!! Your comments are especially appreciated!!
— Eleanor Robb, September 3, 2008

Hi Jan, great pics and experience of Moscow! I think the Victory Square is the Victory Park, which I visited on my Moscow city Tour. I agree with you that Moscow and St Petersburg are very different from each other, but they complement each other for a visit to Russia! My album of Russia is http://travel.webshots.com/album/563971400NWoPRC if you are interested. Thanks!
— Ben Hsu, September 2, 2008