From Moscow to St Petersburg

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Published: October 5th 2007Europe » Russia
October 3rd 2007

Moscow hit us like a ton of bricks. It always comes as a shock when you come from the countryside to a huge bustling city. The language barrier (Cyrillic alphabet) makes it even more challenging. We hit the usual touristy spots such as the Kremlin (Armoury; Annunciation Cathedral; Assumption Cathedral); Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral; Church of the Saviour; Sparrow Hills; Kolomenskoye (Tsars'... Read Full Entry


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Gesine Cheung
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Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynas...more info

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Date: 6th October 2007

Wonderful pics!
I really enjoyed your blog entry. It was like taking a trip there because you included such a variety of pics!

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Date: 25th October 2007

Change of Plans
Not sure where you are now Gus, but wanted to let you know that our Xmas party is now on Fri 30/11 at our fav. Goan restuarant. Give us a call if you can come.

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