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Seeing Lenin’s Body in the Mausoleum, Moscow

The first time I visited Moscow in 2003, Red Square was closed. Apparently, it was relatively common that for terrorist-related reasons or other random government excuses, Red Square would be declared out of...

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What’s Around Red Square in Moscow?

The heart of Moscow is definitely the Red Square. When I was a child, my mother studied the Russian language and taught me that the Russian for Red Square was “krasnaya ploshchad” and from then...

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The Artistic Side of the Moscow Metro System

Normally a public transportation system is just a way of getting from A to B: but in Moscow, the underground train system is an attraction in itself. You can spend hours down there admiring the amazing...

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1-2 weeks in Russia? Things to bring from home

If you’re spending a week or two in Russia, you’ll find it much like traveling in most developed countries. In the large cities, nearly everything you need is available, but there are a few...

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