Russia Trip

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Ukrain and Russia Trip

We cruised from Moscow to St. Petersburg, stopping in a lot interesting places along the Volga and other waterways.

Речной вокзал, the Moscow North River Terminal, was our departure point. Речной вокзал, the Moscow North River Terminal, was our departure point.	The terminal is on the Volga Moscow Canal, and was built 1933 - 1937. The Russian spelling for Volga, as seen on the terminal, is ВОЛГА. The terminal is on the Volga Moscow Canal, and was built 1933 - 1937. The Russian spelling for Volga, as seen on the terminal, is ВОЛГА.		Shot of the canal from the M.S. Rossia. Shot of the canal from the M.S. Rossia.	The piece of grounded airplane appears to be part of a museum. The piece of grounded airplane appears to be part of a museum.
Apartment buildings along the canal. Apartment buildings along the canal.	Shot over the bow. We are still at dock here. Shot over the bow. We are still at dock here.	The sign says "Mooring # 3," and the advertisement below is for МОРОЖЕНОЕ, or ice cream. The sign says "Mooring # 3," and the advertisement below is for МОРОЖЕНОЕ, or ice cream.	On our way out. The people on the dock are mostly crew family members. On our way out. The people on the dock are mostly crew family members.
	On our way! On our way!		Bell tower and church along the canal. Bell tower and church along the canal.	The "Motor Ship Rossia" was built in the former East Germany for use on the Volga, and is owned by Grand Circle Travel. The "Motor Ship Rossia" was built in the former East Germany for use on the Volga, and is owned by Grand Circle Travel.
Relaxing in the ship's lounge. Relaxing in the ship's lounge.		Victoria on the domra and Dmitry on the piano. Victoria on the domra and Dmitry on the piano.	Victoria is a virtuoso on the domra, a three stringed Russian folk instrument. Victoria is a virtuoso on the domra, a three stringed Russian folk instrument.	Evacuation drill. The water is shallow, so even if the ship sank, the upper deck would be out of the water. Evacuation drill. The water is shallow, so even if the ship sank, the upper deck would be out of the water.
		Kalyazin was across the Volga from Makaryevsky monastery, which was flooded in 1940 from construction of Uglich Reservoir. This is St. Nicholas belltower, all that is left of the monastery. Kalyazin was across the Volga from Makaryevsky monastery, which was flooded in 1940 from construction of Uglich Reservoir. This is St. Nicholas belltower, all that is left of the monastery.	The huge dish in the background is the 64 meter Kalyazin Radio Telescope, which is part of the Lebedev Physical Institute's Astro Space Center The huge dish in the background is the 64 meter Kalyazin Radio Telescope, which is part of the Lebedev Physical Institute's Astro Space Center
		Entering the Uglich Lock on the Volga Entering the Uglich Lock on the Volga		Exiting the lock Exiting the lock
Grafitti on the seawall approaching the lock Grafitti on the seawall approaching the lock		Approaching Uglich. This is Korsunsky Church, dedicated to the "Icon of the Mother of God". Approaching Uglich. This is Korsunsky Church, dedicated to the "Icon of the Mother of God".	Church Korsunsky Icon of the Mother of God. Church Korsunsky Icon of the Mother of God.
Church of Dmitry on the Blood and the Transfiguration Cathedral Church of Dmitry on the Blood and the Transfiguration Cathedral	Church of Dmitry on the Blood. When Ivan the Terrible died in 1584, his youngest son Dmitry Ivanovich was exiled to Uglich, where he was killed May 15, 1591, in the palace yard. The church was built where he died. Church of Dmitry on the Blood. When Ivan the Terrible died in 1584, his youngest son Dmitry Ivanovich was exiled to Uglich, where he was killed May 15, 1591, in the palace yard. The church was built where he died.	Uglich: Transfiguration Cathedral. Uglich: Transfiguration Cathedral.	The MS Rossia was our home for a week The MS Rossia was our home for a week	Domes of the Korsunsky Church Domes of the Korsunsky Church
Church of Dmitry on the Blood Church of Dmitry on the Blood	Uglich Kremlin. The church to the right is the Church of Our Lady of Kazan Uglich Kremlin. The church to the right is the Church of Our Lady of Kazan	Church of the Transfiguration of Jesus Church of the Transfiguration of Jesus	Looking back at the lock Looking back at the lock
	Docking. The Church of Prince Dmitry on the Blood is right across the inlet from us. Docking. The Church of Prince Dmitry on the Blood is right across the inlet from us.	Ready to explore Uglich Ready to explore Uglich	Another shot of the Church of Dmitry Tsarevich (Prince) on Blood. Another shot of the Church of Dmitry Tsarevich (Prince) on Blood.	"Welcome to the Uglich" "Welcome to the Uglich"
Approaching the Uglich Kremlin Approaching the Uglich Kremlin		The Yevreinov mansion in the town of Uglich The Yevreinov mansion in the town of Uglich		Town of Uglich. The blue domes are part of the Epiphany Cathedral, built 1843-1853 Town of Uglich. The blue domes are part of the Epiphany Cathedral, built 1843-1853
This is the "Museum of the urban way of life." It was the first public library in Uglich from 1897. This is the "Museum of the urban way of life." It was the first public library in Uglich from 1897.	Uglich street musician Uglich street musician	Chapel of Alexander Nevsky Chapel of Alexander Nevsky	Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Jesus Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Jesus
Random Uglich display Random Uglich display	Bell tower of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration Bell tower of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration	Bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral Bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral	Another shot of the Church of Dmitri on the Blood Another shot of the Church of Dmitri on the Blood
	Palice of Tsarevic Dmitri, built in 1480. Dmitry, son of Ivan the Terrible, lived here from 1584 until he was killed nearby in 1591. Palice of Tsarevic Dmitri, built in 1480. Dmitry, son of Ivan the Terrible, lived here from 1584 until he was killed nearby in 1591.	The Rossia at dock The Rossia at dock		Church of Prince Dmitry detail Church of Prince Dmitry detail
	Church of Dmitri on the Blood bell tower Church of Dmitri on the Blood bell tower	Playing dressup. Evgeniy as Ivan the Terrible? Playing dressup. Evgeniy as Ivan the Terrible?	Our program directors at the peak of dignity Our program directors at the peak of dignity
		Inside the Church of Dimitry on the Blood. Inside the Church of Dimitry on the Blood.
Our group in front of Dmitiri's place Our group in front of Dmitiri's place	Caught by a ship photographer Caught by a ship photographer	Andrea with her favorite program director Andrea with her favorite program director		Chambers of the prince Chambers of the prince
Ivan being terrible Ivan being terrible
	Domes of the Ephiphany Cathedral Domes of the Ephiphany Cathedral	The Uglich Lenin Monument The Uglich Lenin Monument	Late afternoon shot of the Church of Dmitry on the Blood as we leave Uglich Late afternoon shot of the Church of Dmitry on the Blood as we leave Uglich	Dinner on the ship as we cruise toward Yaroslavl Dinner on the ship as we cruise toward Yaroslavl
	Evening shipboard entertainment with Victoria on Domra and Artur on accordian. Click here for a short video. Evening shipboard entertainment with Victoria on Domra and Artur on accordian. Click here for a short video.	Building in Yaroslavl Building in Yaroslavl		You can get LEGOs in Yaroslavl You can get LEGOs in Yaroslavl
No Abbey Road in Yaroslavl No Abbey Road in Yaroslavl	Chapel of Alexander Nevsky Chapel of Alexander Nevsky		Unidentified building in Yaroslavl Unidentified building in Yaroslavl	Demidovsky Pillar (1829) in Ilyinsky Square memorializes Pavel Grigoryevich Demidov. The pillar was taken down during USSR times and restored in 2005 by the city. Demidovsky Pillar (1829) in Ilyinsky Square memorializes Pavel Grigoryevich Demidov. The pillar was taken down during USSR times and restored in 2005 by the city.
Demidov founded the Yaroslavl Demidov School of higher Sciences. Demidov founded the Yaroslavl Demidov School of higher Sciences.	The MS Rossia was our home for a week The MS Rossia was our home for a week	Church of the Archangel Michael Church of the Archangel Michael	Main temple of the Spasso-Preobrazhenskiy (Transfiguration of the Savior) Monastery Main temple of the Spasso-Preobrazhenskiy (Transfiguration of the Savior) Monastery
Bell tower of the Monastery Bell tower of the Monastery			Transfiguration of the Savior Catheral Transfiguration of the Savior Catheral	Transfiguration of the Savior Cathedral detail Transfiguration of the Savior Cathedral detail

Theophany (Baptism of the Lord) Church (1684-1693) Theophany (Baptism of the Lord) Church (1684-1693)				Monastery gift shop Monastery gift shop
		Theophany Church Theophany Church	Yaroslavl the Wise. We first saw him back in Kiev. Yaroslavl the Wise. We first saw him back in Kiev.	Internet cafe in Yaroslavl Internet cafe in Yaroslavl