Moscow's Heart
Neighborhood: Red Square and the Kremlin
Nearest Train: Okhotnyi Riad, Ploshchad' Revoliutsii
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This is possibly the most famous central square in the world. It is a humbling sight both day and night; beautiful in winter when it is covered a pristine blanket of snow. Regally dramatic all the year round. Originally an expanse of nothing more than mud, and populated by a ragged collection of hawkers, beggars and outcasts, Red Square acquired its present size and stature gradually. The square and its surroundings exude the drama of Russian past and present. The walls of the Kremlin (Kreml') (The) loom on one side, their blood-red height belittling the pale GUM department store opposite. At the southern end of the square towers, is the onion-domed exuberance of St. Basil's Cathedral (Sobor Vasiliia Blazhennogo).
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Associated Events
Maslenitsa FestivalMar 3rd, 2010 to Mar 9th, 2010
Celebrate spring's arrival at the Maslenitsa Festival, Moscow's annual week-long carnival. Originating in pagan times, this event showcases the Blini, a pancake symoblizing the golden warmth of the sun. It can be served with in the traditional style with caviar and sour cream, or with honey and jam for the less adventurous. In addition to the Blini, stalls offer everything from barankas and spice cakes to tea and vodka. Don't miss this raucous orgy of food, dancing, fireworks, and the best of Russian culture!
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Must see
Awesome . Beautiful . So much history and culture in this place . The USA has no culture or history ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 24 2007
Red Square surprises
We didn't expect souvenier counters INSIDE St. Basil's, where we purchased a beautiful silk ...
Reviewed by:S from on Dec 03 2007
Very Nice - Ochen Horosho
That place is definitely one of the most significant places in the world and anyone who has the chan...
Reviewed by:BraveHearted from on Sep 19 2007
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