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Ukrain and Russia Trip

After our time in Kiev, Ukraine, we flew on Ukrainian Airlines to Moscow, the capital of Russia, and a beautiful and vibrant city.

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Arriving at Boryspil airport in Kiev for our flight to Moscow Arriving at Boryspil airport in Kiev for our flight to Moscow	We were on Ukrainian AeroSvit Airlines flight VV 407 to Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). Moscow's spelling in Cyrilic is Москва, pronounced Moskva. We were on Ukrainian AeroSvit Airlines flight VV 407 to Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). Moscow's spelling in Cyrilic is Москва, pronounced Moskva.	The same sign in English The same sign in English	The crowd at the airport The crowd at the airport	Waiting in line to check in for the Moscow flight Waiting in line to check in for the Moscow flight
Quite a crowded airport Quite a crowded airport	At the curb at the airport in Moscow At the curb at the airport in Moscow	Sign on the terminal building identifying Sheremetyevo (Шереметьево) International (Международный) Airport (аэропорт) Sign on the terminal building identifying Sheremetyevo (Шереметьево) International (Международный) Airport (аэропорт)	Sunset from our hotel room Sunset from our hotel room	Sunset from our hotel room Sunset from our hotel room
Sunset from our hotel room Sunset from our hotel room	Moscow is one of the most expensive cities in Europe Moscow is one of the most expensive cities in Europe	Chapel of Sts. Boris and Gleb in Arbot Square near the Ministry of Defense. Chapel of Sts. Boris and Gleb in Arbot Square near the Ministry of Defense.	Church of the Transfiguration. Part of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior Church of the Transfiguration. Part of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior	Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Originally completed in 1860, blown up by Stalin in 1931, and restored in 1995-2000. Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Originally completed in 1860, blown up by Stalin in 1931, and restored in 1995-2000.	Cathedral of Christ the Saviour detail Cathedral of Christ the Saviour detail	Controversial monument to Peter the Great in the Moscow River Controversial monument to Peter the Great in the Moscow River	View of the Novodevechy Convent View of the Novodevechy Convent	Mrs Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack in Novodevichy Park. Nancy Schön's sculpture, "Make Way for Ducklings," presented in 1991 by Barbara Bush to Raisa Gorbachev as part of the START Treaty. This is a replica by Schön of her sculpture in Boston based on the story by Robert McCloskey. Mrs Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack in Novodevichy Park. Nancy Schön's sculpture, "Make Way for Ducklings," presented in 1991 by Barbara Bush to Raisa Gorbachev as part of the START Treaty. This is a replica by Schön of her sculpture in Boston based on the story by Robert McCloskey.
Novodevichy Convent from the adjacent park across the Moscow River Novodevichy Convent from the adjacent park across the Moscow River	Novodevichy Convent and the Moscow River. The Convent was founded in 1524 by Vasily III. Novodevichy Convent and the Moscow River. The Convent was founded in 1524 by Vasily III.	27,000 people are buried in the Novodevichy Convent cemetery, including Nadezhda Alliluyeva (Stalin's wife,) Anton Chekhov, Raisa Gorbachev, Nikita Khrushchev, Sergei Prokofiev, and Dmitry Shostakovich 27,000 people are buried in the Novodevichy Convent cemetery, including Nadezhda Alliluyeva (Stalin's wife,) Anton Chekhov, Raisa Gorbachev, Nikita Khrushchev, Sergei Prokofiev, and Dmitry Shostakovich	Novodevichy Convent detail Novodevichy Convent detail
Novodevichy Convent octagonal bell tower Novodevichy Convent octagonal bell tower	Bell tower detail Bell tower detail		Duck on the bank of the Moscow River Duck on the bank of the Moscow River	More ducks More ducks
Fishing in the Moscow River Fishing in the Moscow River	A tower of Novodevichy Convent A tower of Novodevichy Convent	Flowers in Novodevichy Park Flowers in Novodevichy Park	Another shot of Novodevichy park flowers with the convent in the background Another shot of Novodevichy park flowers with the convent in the background	Construction on the new Moscow International Business Center, scheduled for completion in 2010 Construction on the new Moscow International Business Center, scheduled for completion in 2010
3,500 seat Druzba stadium. Used in 1980 olympics for volleyball events. Home of the Russian volleybal team "Dynamo Moscow" 3,500 seat Druzba stadium. Used in 1980 olympics for volleyball events. Home of the Russian volleybal team "Dynamo Moscow"	Moscow University Moscow University	Detail of the antenna array at the top of the Moscow University main building Detail of the antenna array at the top of the Moscow University main building	One of the side towers of Moscow University One of the side towers of Moscow University	Moscow University from the Sparrow Hills tourist area Moscow University from the Sparrow Hills tourist area
Church at Vorobyovy Gory - Sparrow Hills. Lots of wedding parties at Vorobyovy Gory, so maybe some of the weddings happen here. Church at Vorobyovy Gory - Sparrow Hills. Lots of wedding parties at Vorobyovy Gory, so maybe some of the weddings happen here.	Russian for Toilet. This cyrillic sign is pronounced "twalet" Russian for Toilet. This cyrillic sign is pronounced "twalet"	First of several shots of the Moscow skyline from Sparrow Hills. First of several shots of the Moscow skyline from Sparrow Hills.	View of Moscow from Sparrow Hills. The olympic complex is in the foreground, including the Luzhniki Olympic Arena View of Moscow from Sparrow Hills. The olympic complex is in the foreground, including the Luzhniki Olympic Arena	Telescopic shot over the stadium. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is visible in the center with other churches further away. Telescopic shot over the stadium. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is visible in the center with other churches further away.
The Novodevichy Convent is in the forground in this shot from Sparrow Hills The Novodevichy Convent is in the forground in this shot from Sparrow Hills	Wedding parties often take a stop at Sparrow hills for pictures with the Moscow skyline and the University. Wedding parties often take a stop at Sparrow hills for pictures with the Moscow skyline and the University.	A wide shot of Moscow from Sparrow Hills A wide shot of Moscow from Sparrow Hills	The large olympic stadium The large olympic stadium	Moscow River with Druzba Stadium to the left Moscow River with Druzba Stadium to the left
The ski jump at the Olympic Complex The ski jump at the Olympic Complex	Hotel Ukraina, the tallest of Moscow's seven sisters - skyscrapers decreed by Stalin - also the tallest hotel in Europe. Hotel Ukraina, the tallest of Moscow's seven sisters - skyscrapers decreed by Stalin - also the tallest hotel in Europe.	Church at Sparrow Hills Church at Sparrow Hills	A kiss for the tourists A kiss for the tourists	Note the ring on the right hand. This is the Orthodox tradition. Note the ring on the right hand. This is the Orthodox tradition.
Another newly marrie couple. She seems irritated about something. Another newly marrie couple. She seems irritated about something.	Still irritated, but not getting her way? Still irritated, but not getting her way?	Street vendors along ulitsa Kosygina Street vendors along ulitsa Kosygina		Looking across ulitsa Kosygina at Moscow State University. Note the hummer limo, probably part of a wedding. Looking across ulitsa Kosygina at Moscow State University. Note the hummer limo, probably part of a wedding.

Tourist Goodies Tourist Goodies	Another wedding party Another wedding party			Electric bus. Note the overhead wires. Electric bus. Note the overhead wires.
Down the hillside. Last minute repairs. Down the hillside. Last minute repairs.	Small church nearby. Note the portapotties. Small church nearby. Note the portapotties.		Wedding getaway car Wedding getaway car	"Stalin Gothic" residential building at Kudrinskaya Square. "Stalin Gothic" residential building at Kudrinskaya Square.
Hotel Ukraina, another Stalin Gothic Hotel Ukraina, another Stalin Gothic	The Triumphal Arch, a monument to the patriotic war of 1812 The Triumphal Arch, a monument to the patriotic war of 1812	Some of us took the Moscow Metro to Arbat Street Some of us took the Moscow Metro to Arbat Street	Just got tickets a Pobedy station. Just got tickets a Pobedy station.	Top of the escalator. This is the deepest station in Moscow, so the escalator ride is long. Top of the escalator. This is the deepest station in Moscow, so the escalator ride is long.
Headed down. One lady seems to be facing the wrong way. Headed down. One lady seems to be facing the wrong way.	Looking back toward the top Looking back toward the top	This is the Парк Победы ("Victory Park") Metro station, pronounced "Park Pobedy" This is the Парк Победы ("Victory Park") Metro station, pronounced "Park Pobedy"	Enamel panel by Zurab Tsereteli depicting Mikhail Kutuzov and other heroes of the "Patriotic War" of 1812. Enamel panel by Zurab Tsereteli depicting Mikhail Kutuzov and other heroes of the "Patriotic War" of 1812.	Our guide tells us about the Moscow subway. It is a huge system with a lot of interesting and beautiful stations. Our guide tells us about the Moscow subway. It is a huge system with a lot of interesting and beautiful stations.
Closer look at Tsereteli enamel panel. Tsereteli also created the 96 meter tall statue of Peter the Great on the Moscow River. Closer look at Tsereteli enamel panel. Tsereteli also created the 96 meter tall statue of Peter the Great on the Moscow River.		Sign above the track showing the stations served by this line. Sign above the track showing the stations served by this line.	And there goes a train And there goes a train	Signs showing transfer points. This group of signs say that from the Арбатская (Arbatskaya) station, you can transfer to three different lines, and shows the stations on those lines. Signs showing transfer points. This group of signs say that from the Арбатская (Arbatskaya) station, you can transfer to three different lines, and shows the stations on those lines.
	We will board this train We will board this train	On our way On our way	Metro system map Metro system map	Nice sign showing the stations along the route and current position. We are at Парк Победы ("Park Pobedy") and will get off at Смоленская ("Smolenskaya") Nice sign showing the stations along the route and current position. We are at Парк Победы ("Park Pobedy") and will get off at Смоленская ("Smolenskaya")
	Getting off two stops along. Getting off two stops along.	Smolenskaya (Смоленская) station. Smolenskaya (Смоленская) station.	At the end of the station hall is this bas-relief, "The Defenders of Russia," by G. I. Motovilov At the end of the station hall is this bas-relief, "The Defenders of Russia," by G. I. Motovilov	Old Flourescent lighting. Old Flourescent lighting.
"Exit to the city" "Exit to the city"	Escalator to the surface station. Smolenskaya is the second deepest station in Moscow. Escalator to the surface station. Smolenskaya is the second deepest station in Moscow.	Ticket hall with lots of Soviet era decoration Ticket hall with lots of Soviet era decoration	Soviet victory in the great patriotic war (WWII) Soviet victory in the great patriotic war (WWII)	Detail of the top of the dome Detail of the top of the dome
	This station is half a block from the MacDonald's on Arbat Street, our next destination This station is half a block from the MacDonald's on Arbat Street, our next destination	Арбат (Arbat) street. This is a popular tourist/artist pedestrian street in Moscow. Арбат (Arbat) street. This is a popular tourist/artist pedestrian street in Moscow.
		Restraurant on Арбат street Restraurant on Арбат street		Sbarro Pizza shop on Arbat Street. Sbarro Pizza shop on Arbat Street.
	Arbat street Peace Wall. Started during the cold war with tiles decorated by school children. Now people just leave their mark here. Arbat street Peace Wall. Started during the cold war with tiles decorated by school children. Now people just leave their mark here.		Have your picture taken with colorful natives Have your picture taken with colorful natives
Sign at the theater (TEATP) Sign at the theater (TEATP)	Princess Turandot fountain at the Vakhtangov Theater commemorating the 1921 production of Gozzi's play, which is still performed here. Princess Turandot fountain at the Vakhtangov Theater commemorating the 1921 production of Gozzi's play, which is still performed here.			Arbat street musician. Note Seattle Seahawks cap. Arbat street musician. Note Seattle Seahawks cap.
	Another Arbat Street musician. The top neck seems to have too many strings for a guitar. Another Arbat Street musician. The top neck seems to have too many strings for a guitar.		Familiar landmark on Arbat Street Familiar landmark on Arbat Street	A Starbucks on every corner? A Starbucks on every corner?
СТАРБАКС КАФЕ is phonetically STARBACHS CAFE СТАРБАКС КАФЕ is phonetically STARBACHS CAFE	The Cyrillic Y has the sound of English OO, so this cafeteria is called Moo Moo. We had lunch here. БАЛТИКА (Baltica) is a Russian beer brand. The Cyrillic Y has the sound of English OO, so this cafeteria is called Moo Moo. We had lunch here. БАЛТИКА (Baltica) is a Russian beer brand.	There seems to be a Hard Rock Cafe everywhere. This is the Arbat Street location. There seems to be a Hard Rock Cafe everywhere. This is the Arbat Street location.		Sculpture of the poet Alaxander Pushkin and his wife, Natalia Goncharova Sculpture of the poet Alaxander Pushkin and his wife, Natalia Goncharova
Sculpture of the poet Alaxander Pushkin and his wife, Natalia Goncharova Sculpture of the poet Alaxander Pushkin and his wife, Natalia Goncharova	Arbat Street МАКДОНАПДС (MacDonalds phonetically: Д = D, Н = N, П = L, C = S) Arbat Street МАКДОНАПДС (MacDonalds phonetically: Д = D, Н = N, П = L, C = S)	Shopping center along the road Shopping center along the road	One of Stalin's "seven sisters", an apartment building on Kudrinskaya Ploshchad (Square) One of Stalin's "seven sisters", an apartment building on Kudrinskaya Ploshchad (Square)	Lots of fun billboards in Moscow Lots of fun billboards in Moscow
Unknown Moscow building. Probably an apartment building Unknown Moscow building. Probably an apartment building	Traffic. Note the overhead wires to power electric busses. BSGV is French Banque Societe Generale Vostok with many branches in Russia. Traffic. Note the overhead wires to power electric busses. BSGV is French Banque Societe Generale Vostok with many branches in Russia.	More whimsical sculpture. More whimsical sculpture.		Gas prices in Moscow. 25.30 rubles per liter works out to about $3.91 per gallon at the time. Gas prices in Moscow. 25.30 rubles per liter works out to about $3.91 per gallon at the time.
Construction of the cathedral church of the Armenian Surb-Hach (Holy Cross) Construction of the cathedral church of the Armenian Surb-Hach (Holy Cross)	Our combined groups having dinner in Moscow Our combined groups having dinner in Moscow	New business center under construction New business center under construction	Another interesting new building, probably apartments Another interesting new building, probably apartments	Cathedral of Christ the Savior from the river at the end of the Patriarshy pedestrian bridge. Cathedral of Christ the Savior from the river at the end of the Patriarshy pedestrian bridge.
Vodovzvodnaya Tower, the southwest corner of the Kremlin Vodovzvodnaya Tower, the southwest corner of the Kremlin	The Moscow River at night, with the Kremlin in the distance. The tower near the middle is Vodovzvodnaya Tower. The Moscow River at night, with the Kremlin in the distance. The tower near the middle is Vodovzvodnaya Tower.	Another shot along the Moscow river, with a closer shot of Vodovzvodnaya Tower to the right. Another shot along the Moscow river, with a closer shot of Vodovzvodnaya Tower to the right.	Patriarshy pedestrian bridge over the Moscow River Patriarshy pedestrian bridge over the Moscow River	Patriarshy bridge Patriarshy bridge
Building across the street from the Kremlin Building across the street from the Kremlin			Moscow State Historial Museum with the Resurrection Gate to the left. Museum opened 1894 to mark the coronation of Aleksander III. Typical example of Russian Revivalism Moscow State Historial Museum with the Resurrection Gate to the left. Museum opened 1894 to mark the coronation of Aleksander III. Typical example of Russian Revivalism	Resurrection Gate from outside of Red Square Resurrection Gate from outside of Red Square
Looking back across the street from Resurrection Gate Looking back across the street from Resurrection Gate	Resurrection Gate Resurrection Gate	Shot of State Historical Museum from Resurrection Gate Shot of State Historical Museum from Resurrection Gate	GUM department store is the eastern border of Red Square. St Basil's Cathedral visible at the far end of the square. GUM department store is the eastern border of Red Square. St Basil's Cathedral visible at the far end of the square.	Cathedral of Intercession of the Virgin on the Moat. Better known as Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed (Храм Василия Блаженного) Cathedral of Intercession of the Virgin on the Moat. Better known as Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed (Храм Василия Блаженного)
State Historical Museum from Red Square with Resurrection Gate to the right State Historical Museum from Red Square with Resurrection Gate to the right	Spasskaya Tower ("Savior Tower") originally built in 1491 Spasskaya Tower ("Savior Tower") originally built in 1491	Kazan Cathedral built in 1636 in honor of the Kazanskaya Icon, one of Moscow's most important icons. Kazan Cathedral built in 1636 in honor of the Kazanskaya Icon, one of Moscow's most important icons.	Looking back at Red Square from St. Basil's. Looking back at Red Square from St. Basil's.	Another shot of St. Basil's Another shot of St. Basil's
Another shot of Spasskaya Tower Another shot of Spasskaya Tower	Wide shot of Red Square looking north from near St Basil's Wide shot of Red Square looking north from near St Basil's			Princd Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin gathered the Russian volunteer army to expel the Poles from the Kremlin in 1612 Princd Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin gathered the Russian volunteer army to expel the Poles from the Kremlin in 1612
		St. Basil's from the west (Kremlin wall behind me) St. Basil's from the west (Kremlin wall behind me)	St Basil's detail St Basil's detail	St Basil's from the east (Kremlin towers beyond) St Basil's from the east (Kremlin towers beyond)
Another shot from the east Another shot from the east	Tunnel under the street to pick up our bus Tunnel under the street to pick up our bus	Entertainment center including the Rossiya Cinema and the Shangri La Casino Entertainment center including the Rossiya Cinema and the Shangri La Casino	Another shot of the Casino Another shot of the Casino	Couldn't resist this МАКДОНАПДС shot on the way back to the hotel Couldn't resist this МАКДОНАПДС shot on the way back to the hotel
Central Museum of Armed Forces Central Museum of Armed Forces	Leading the troops Leading the troops	Entrance to the Central Museum of Armed Forces with the monument to Lenin hard to miss. Entrance to the Central Museum of Armed Forces with the monument to Lenin hard to miss.
	First mass produced soviet tank, T-18 First mass produced soviet tank, T-18			Andrea guarding her weapons Andrea guarding her weapons
			Battle diorama Battle diorama	Propellor from a crashed plane Propellor from a crashed plane
Detail of the mosaic in the entry of the museum Detail of the mosaic in the entry of the museum	Closer mosaic detail Closer mosaic detail	Display celebrating the roles of the US and the UK as allies to the USSR during WWII ("Great Patriotic War") Display celebrating the roles of the US and the UK as allies to the USSR during WWII ("Great Patriotic War")	Poster showing the defeat of the Nazi beast by the Britain, USA and USSR Poster showing the defeat of the Nazi beast by the Britain, USA and USSR	Soviet battle flag Soviet battle flag
Back to Lenin before going outside. Back to Lenin before going outside.	The yard behind the museum building. The yard behind the museum building.	Various Soviet fighter planes Various Soviet fighter planes	Mobile missle launcher Mobile missle launcher

American missile American missile	A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War" A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War"	A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War" A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War"	A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War" A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War"	A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War" A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War"
A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War" A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War"	A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War" A conversation with Soviet veterans of the "Great Patriotic War"	Another shot of the museum from outside Another shot of the museum from outside	To the memory of the crew of the atomic submarine cruiser "Kursk" perished during the fulfillment of their training-combat mission. To the memory of the crew of the atomic submarine cruiser "Kursk" perished during the fulfillment of their training-combat mission.	Back to the Kremlin during the day. Resurrection gate is to the left, then the State Historical Museum, then two Kremlin towers to the right. Back to the Kremlin during the day. Resurrection gate is to the left, then the State Historical Museum, then two Kremlin towers to the right.
Resurrection Gate detail. Red Square is through the archway. Resurrection Gate detail. Red Square is through the archway.	Kazan Cathedral built in 1636 in honor of the Kazanskaya Icon, one of Moscow's most important icons. Kazan Cathedral built in 1636 in honor of the Kazanskaya Icon, one of Moscow's most important icons.	Nikolskaya (St. Nicholas) Tower with a passage into the Kremlin. Built in 1491and blown up by the French in 1812. Rebuilt 1816-19 Nikolskaya (St. Nicholas) Tower with a passage into the Kremlin. Built in 1491and blown up by the French in 1812. Rebuilt 1816-19	State Historical Museum at the northern end of Red Square State Historical Museum at the northern end of Red Square	GUM department store is the eastern border of Red Square. St Basil's Cathedral visible at the far end of the square. GUM department store is the eastern border of Red Square. St Basil's Cathedral visible at the far end of the square.
Cathedral of Intercession of the Virgin on the Moat. Better known as Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed (Храм Василия Блаженного) Cathedral of Intercession of the Virgin on the Moat. Better known as Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed (Храм Василия Блаженного)	State Historical Museum detail State Historical Museum detail	Kazan Cathedral at the northeast corner of Red Square Kazan Cathedral at the northeast corner of Red Square	Spasskaya Tower ("Savior Tower") originally built in 1491 Spasskaya Tower ("Savior Tower") originally built in 1491	Looking across Red Square toward the southwest corner Looking across Red Square toward the southwest corner
A shot of our whole group on Red Square, taken by the MS Rossia ship's photographer A shot of our whole group on Red Square, taken by the MS Rossia ship's photographer	The small Tsarskaya Tower (Tsar's Tower) The small Tsarskaya Tower (Tsar's Tower)	GUM department store looking northeast GUM department store looking northeast	Another shot of Spasskaya Tower Another shot of Spasskaya Tower	Waiting to get into the Moscow Circus Waiting to get into the Moscow Circus
Park across the street from the circus Park across the street from the circus	Debbie Debbie	Sidewalk in front of the circus building Sidewalk in front of the circus building	Another shot of the park across the street Another shot of the park across the street
Poster for "The Dark Knight" Poster for "The Dark Knight"		Poster for Wall-e. Note Russian spelling. Poster for Wall-e. Note Russian spelling.	Inside the Circus building. Lots of vendors, including "get your picture taken with a camel" Inside the Circus building. Lots of vendors, including "get your picture taken with a camel"	No pictures allowed during the show, but here is the arena before the show. No pictures allowed during the show, but here is the arena before the show.
Back to the Kremlin. The short tower in the foreground is Kutafiya tower, built in 1516 along with the bridge to the tall tower, Troitskaya (Trinity) Tower, built 1495-99. Back to the Kremlin. The short tower in the foreground is Kutafiya tower, built in 1516 along with the bridge to the tall tower, Troitskaya (Trinity) Tower, built 1495-99.	Shots from a park outside the Kremlin walls Shots from a park outside the Kremlin walls	Kutafia Tower in front of the Kremlin Kutafia Tower in front of the Kremlin	Photo duels. Ship's photographer from the Rossia. Photo duels. Ship's photographer from the Rossia.	Dome of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior Dome of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
A couple of Russians waiting A couple of Russians waiting	Evgeny gathering the troops Evgeny gathering the troops	Oruzheinaya (Armoury) Tower, built 1493-95 as the Konyushennaya (Stables) Tower. Back then, this was the entrance to the Kremlin stables. Oruzheinaya (Armoury) Tower, built 1493-95 as the Konyushennaya (Stables) Tower. Back then, this was the entrance to the Kremlin stables.	Entering the Kremlin. They did not allow "professional" cameras inside, so these shots are from Andrea's Canon Elph. Entering the Kremlin. They did not allow "professional" cameras inside, so these shots are from Andrea's Canon Elph.	The Pashkov House, built 1784-86 and first owned by Petr Yegorovich Pashkov, the son of Peter the Great's "batman" (military personal assistant) Currently owned by the Russian State Library. The Pashkov House, built 1784-86 and first owned by Petr Yegorovich Pashkov, the son of Peter the Great's "batman" (military personal assistant) Currently owned by the Russian State Library.
Grand Kremlin Palace Grand Kremlin Palace		Borovitskaya (Grove) tower with the Cathedral of Christ the saviour in the background. This tower was built in 1490 Borovitskaya (Grove) tower with the Cathedral of Christ the saviour in the background. This tower was built in 1490	Vodovzvodnaya ("water lifting") Tower, originally built in 1488 and called Sviblova Tower. Renamed in 1633 after installation of water pumping machinery. Vodovzvodnaya ("water lifting") Tower, originally built in 1488 and called Sviblova Tower. Renamed in 1633 after installation of water pumping machinery.	The Grand Kremlin Palace built in 1838-1850 The Grand Kremlin Palace built in 1838-1850
	Vodovzvodnaya Tower Vodovzvodnaya Tower	Grand Kremlin Palace detail. Note the double headed eagles. Grand Kremlin Palace detail. Note the double headed eagles.	Grand Kremlin Palace Grand Kremlin Palace	View of the Moscow River from inside the Kremlin walls View of the Moscow River from inside the Kremlin walls
Bell tower of St. Sophia on the opposite embankment of the Moscow River. Bell tower of St. Sophia on the opposite embankment of the Moscow River.	Corner of the Grand Kremlin Palace. Domes from left: Annunciation Cathedral, then Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Church to right is Archangel's Cathedral Corner of the Grand Kremlin Palace. Domes from left: Annunciation Cathedral, then Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Church to right is Archangel's Cathedral	The Archangel's Cathedral with the Ivan the Great Bell Tower behind it The Archangel's Cathedral with the Ivan the Great Bell Tower behind it	The top of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower The top of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower	Archangel's Cathedral detail Archangel's Cathedral detail
The Assumption Cathedral, built in 1475-1479 by Italian architect Aristotle Fioravanti based on the 12th century Cathedral of Vladimir The Assumption Cathedral, built in 1475-1479 by Italian architect Aristotle Fioravanti based on the 12th century Cathedral of Vladimir	Another shot of the Assumption Cathedral Another shot of the Assumption Cathedral	Assumption Cathedral detail with Icons Assumption Cathedral detail with Icons	Assumption Cathedral detail with Icons Assumption Cathedral detail with Icons	The Ivan the Great Bell Tower The Ivan the Great Bell Tower
	The Annunciation Cathedral under renovation. Built 1484-89. The four corner chapels, each with a new dome, were added 1564-64, making a total of nine domes. The Annunciation Cathedral under renovation. Built 1484-89. The four corner chapels, each with a new dome, were added 1564-64, making a total of nine domes.	The entrance to the Archangel's Cathedral The entrance to the Archangel's Cathedral	The Faceted Chamber, built 1487-91, named after the architectural design of the main eastern facade facing Cathedral Square coated with faceted white-stone blocks (right side in this shot) The Faceted Chamber, built 1487-91, named after the architectural design of the main eastern facade facing Cathedral Square coated with faceted white-stone blocks (right side in this shot)	Faceted chamber detail with double header eagle Faceted chamber detail with double header eagle
More faceted chamber detail More faceted chamber detail	More faceted chamber detail More faceted chamber detail	Grand Kremlin Palace from Cathedral Square. Faceted Chamber attached on right. Grand Kremlin Palace from Cathedral Square. Faceted Chamber attached on right.	Ivan the Great Belltower detail Ivan the Great Belltower detail	More detail of the faceted chamber More detail of the faceted chamber
Faceted Chamber detail Faceted Chamber detail	Faceted Chamber entrance arch. Note the facets on the wall at upper right Faceted Chamber entrance arch. Note the facets on the wall at upper right		Terem Palace (topped by small cupolas with elaborate crosses) along with the Church of the Deposition of the Robe (larger dome, simpler cross) Terem Palace (topped by small cupolas with elaborate crosses) along with the Church of the Deposition of the Robe (larger dome, simpler cross)	Cupolas of the Terem "Tower Chamber" Palace, constructed 1499-1508 Cupolas of the Terem "Tower Chamber" Palace, constructed 1499-1508
Terem Palace (topped by small cupolas with elaborate crosses) behind the Church of the Deposition of the Robe (larger dome, simpler cross) Terem Palace (topped by small cupolas with elaborate crosses) behind the Church of the Deposition of the Robe (larger dome, simpler cross)	Terem Palace detail Terem Palace detail	Archangel's Cathedral, built 1505-08 Archangel's Cathedral, built 1505-08	Ivan the Great bell tower complex. Note the big bell in the shorter tower. Ivan the Great bell tower complex. Note the big bell in the shorter tower.	Ivan the Great bell tower complex. Note the big bell in the shorter tower. Ivan the Great bell tower complex. Note the big bell in the shorter tower.
Assumption Cathedral from the middle of Cathedral Square. Also visible (left to right) is the Faceted Chamber, the Terem Palace, the Church of Laying Our Lady's Holy Robe Assumption Cathedral from the middle of Cathedral Square. Also visible (left to right) is the Faceted Chamber, the Terem Palace, the Church of Laying Our Lady's Holy Robe	Left to right, the Assumption Cathedral (built 1475-79) and the Patriarch's Palace and Twelve Apostles' Church (built 1653-55). Left to right, the Assumption Cathedral (built 1475-79) and the Patriarch's Palace and Twelve Apostles' Church (built 1653-55).	The Presidium. Built 1934 to house a school for "Red Commanders," but populated today for various goverment offices. Spasskaya Tower beyond. The Presidium. Built 1934 to house a school for "Red Commanders," but populated today for various goverment offices. Spasskaya Tower beyond.	The "Tzar of Bells" is the world's largest bell, 216 tons, 6.14 meters high, and 6.14 meters in diameter. Made in 1733-35, it broke in a fire while still in the casting pit, so it was never used. The "Tzar of Bells" is the world's largest bell, 216 tons, 6.14 meters high, and 6.14 meters in diameter. Made in 1733-35, it broke in a fire while still in the casting pit, so it was never used.	Wide shot of the Presidium Wide shot of the Presidium
Domes of the Patriarch's Palace and the Twelve Apostles' Church. Built 1653-55, it is now a museum. Domes of the Patriarch's Palace and the Twelve Apostles' Church. Built 1653-55, it is now a museum.		The Tsar Cannon, made in 1586 for Tsar Feodor Ioajjovich. Its caliber is 890 mm, 5.34 meters long and weighs 40 tons. It has never been shot. The Tsar Cannon, made in 1586 for Tsar Feodor Ioajjovich. Its caliber is 890 mm, 5.34 meters long and weighs 40 tons. It has never been shot.	The cannonballs are hollow. Just for show. The cannonballs are hollow. Just for show.
Fellow travelers. Ron and I both had our D200s temporarily confiscated while we were inside of the Kremlin because they were considered professional cameras. Fellow travelers. Ron and I both had our D200s temporarily confiscated while we were inside of the Kremlin because they were considered professional cameras.	The Senate (left with dome) was Commissioned by Catherine II and built 1776-87. It housed the Governing Senate, the highest judiciary and legislative offic of Imperial Russia. Housed the Soviet government in 1992-95 and currently is the home of the Russian presidential administration. The Senate (left with dome) was Commissioned by Catherine II and built 1776-87. It housed the Governing Senate, the highest judiciary and legislative offic of Imperial Russia. Housed the Soviet government in 1992-95 and currently is the home of the Russian presidential administration.	The Arsenal building, started in 1702 under Peter I, but not finished until 1736. Designed to be an armory, but also a museum of captured and ancient weapons. The Arsenal building, started in 1702 under Peter I, but not finished until 1736. Designed to be an armory, but also a museum of captured and ancient weapons.	Lots and lots of old cannons at the arsenal building. Lots and lots of old cannons at the arsenal building.	1595 Troitskaya tower with the modern State Kremin Palace to the left. 1595 Troitskaya tower with the modern State Kremin Palace to the left.
Looking past the Armoury to the St. Nicholas tower Looking past the Armoury to the St. Nicholas tower	Ivan the Great bell tower from the State Kremlin Palace Ivan the Great bell tower from the State Kremlin Palace	The State Kremlin Palace (concrete building in the foreground) was built in 1959-61. It has 800 rooms, and is currently used as a meeting center and theater (6000 seats) The State Kremlin Palace (concrete building in the foreground) was built in 1959-61. It has 800 rooms, and is currently used as a meeting center and theater (6000 seats)	The Fun Palace, including Our Lady's Glorification Church. Built in 1651 as home for the father of Tsar Alexey Michailovich's first wife. Today, it is headquarters for Kremlin Commandant Services. The Fun Palace, including Our Lady's Glorification Church. Built in 1651 as home for the father of Tsar Alexey Michailovich's first wife. Today, it is headquarters for Kremlin Commandant Services.	State Kremlin Palace State Kremlin Palace
Just outside of the Kremlin walls, you can see the Fun Palace Just outside of the Kremlin walls, you can see the Fun Palace	The Fun Place from outside of the Kremlin The Fun Place from outside of the Kremlin		Shot of the Kremlin from the bus Shot of the Kremlin from the bus	Resurrection Gate and the State Historical museum, plus the northeast corner of the Kremlin Resurrection Gate and the State Historical museum, plus the northeast corner of the Kremlin
Interesting street lamp Interesting street lamp	Street lamp. Note the overhead wires for the electric busses Street lamp. Note the overhead wires for the electric busses	Interesting building from the bus Interesting building from the bus	Interesting building from the bus Interesting building from the bus	Saint Sophia Cathedral. This is on the opposite river bank from the Kremlin Saint Sophia Cathedral. This is on the opposite river bank from the Kremlin
Moscow river and the Church of Christ the Saviour. Moscow river and the Church of Christ the Saviour.	Moscow river from a bridge Moscow river from a bridge	Looking back at the Kremlin across the river Looking back at the Kremlin across the river	Explanation of the next few pictures. Explanation of the next few pictures.	We stopped at this park near the Kremlin to see the sculpture installation. We stopped at this park near the Kremlin to see the sculpture installation.

			Another view of the same park, Bolotnaya Ploshchad. Another view of the same park, Bolotnaya Ploshchad.	Luzhkov Bridge over the Moscow River. Note the Peter the Great monument in the distance. Luzhkov Bridge over the Moscow River. Note the Peter the Great monument in the distance.
Fountains in the Moscow River Fountains in the Moscow River	Trees of Love on Luzhkov bridge. Newlyweds hang a lock here and throw away the key. Trees of Love on Luzhkov bridge. Newlyweds hang a lock here and throw away the key.			Lavrushinskiy Lane Lavrushinskiy Lane
National Museum of Russian Fine Art - State Tretyakov Gallery. Named after Pavel Mikhailovic Tretykov, who started collectiong Russian painting in the 1850s. This building is the original gallery and behind, you can see modern additions. National Museum of Russian Fine Art - State Tretyakov Gallery. Named after Pavel Mikhailovic Tretykov, who started collectiong Russian painting in the 1850s. This building is the original gallery and behind, you can see modern additions.	Birds by the Moscow River Birds by the Moscow River		Looking back at the Kremlin Looking back at the Kremlin	A shot of the Peter the Great memorial from the Luzhkov Bridge A shot of the Peter the Great memorial from the Luzhkov Bridge
At the Russian National Dance Show At the Russian National Dance Show			Our hotel in Moscow Our hotel in Moscow	Read phonetically, the sign says, "Cholidey Inn Moskva Sushevskiy" Read phonetically, the sign says, "Cholidey Inn Moskva Sushevskiy"