Kremlin

At the walls of the Kremlin. Moscow.

The Moscow Kremlin Wall is a defensive wall that surrounds the Moscow Kremlin, recognisable by the characteristic notches and its Kremlin towers. The original walls were likely a simple wooden fence with guard towers built in 1156. The Kremlin walls, like many cathedrals in the Kremlin, were built by Italian architects.

Unesco: Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
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Date: Jan 17

Red Square & Kremlin

Red Square is one of the oldest and largest squares in Moscow, Russia. It is located in Moscow's historic centre, in the eastern walls of the Kremlin. It is the city's most prominent landmark, with famous buildings such as Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the GUM department store. St Basil's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments.

Unesco: Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
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Date: August 18

Moscow

Moscow is situated on the banks of the Moskva River, which flows for just over 500 km through the East European Plain in central Russia, not far from the natural border of the forest and forest-steppe zone. 49 bridges span the river and its canals within the city's limits.

Distance: 2,231 km

Travel time: 21 days

Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent is probably the best-known cloister of Moscow. Unlike other Moscow cloisters, it has remained virtually intact since the 17th century. The ensemble consists of 14 buildings, including 8 cathedrals and a number of residential and service buildings. The Convent is situated in the south-western part of the historic town of Moscow. The Convent territory is enclosed within walls and surrounded by a park, which forms the buffer zone. The park is limited by the urban fabric of the city on the north and east sides. On the west side, it is limited by the Moscow River, and on the south side there is an urban freeway. The buildings are surrounded by a high masonry wall with 12 towers. In 2004, the Novodevichy Convent was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the late 17th century, the monastery is one of the most outstanding and representative examples of the so-called Moscow Baroque. Apart from its fine architecture and decorative details, the site is characterised by its town-planning values.

Unesco: Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent
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Date: Oct 22

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Moscow,  on the northern bank of the Moskva River, a few hundred metres southwest of the Kremlin. With an overall height of 103 metres,
it is the third tallest Orthodox Christian church building in the world.

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Date: Nov 27

Saint Basil's Cathedral

The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. The cathedral has nine domes, each one corresponding to a different church, and is shaped like the flame of a bonfire rising into the sky.

Unesco: Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
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Date: June 25

From Moscow

A view from Moscow with the towers of St. Andrew's Monastery and Moscow State University. The monastery is situated among Moscow's Vorobyovy Hills.

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Date: Feb 11

Moscow

A Christmas view from Moscow, The Christmas tree near GUM, the main department store.
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Date: Dec 9

Moscow Zoo - Polar Bears

Another card from Moscow Zoo, this time with polar bears. Currently living in Moscow Zoo are Wrangel (male) and Tompa (female), an orphan cub rescued in the Russian Arctic. Murma died end of 2020 around age 30. I think it might be her on the card with Wrangel. 

Thank you Tanya!
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Date: Sept 11

Caribbean Flamingos

Caribbean Flamingos from Moscow Zoo. Caribbean flamingos are tall, large bodied birds with long necks and small heads. Most flamingos have bright pink or crimson plumage, legs, and bills. The Caribbean flamingo is by far the brightest and one of the largest of all the flamingos.

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Date: May 27

Moscow Zoo

Moscow Zoo or Moskovsky Zoopark, one of the oldest zoos (1864) in Europe contains 1267 species of animals. They currently have 4 Asian Elephants; 2 adult females, 1 adult male and 1 3 year old bull. 

Thanks a lot Tanya!
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Date: Nov 25

Kremlin

View of the Kremlin, Cathedral of the Intercession 'on-the-Moat' (Cathedral of St Basil the Blessed) and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The Moscow Kremlin, or simply the Kremlin, is a fortified complex in the center of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west.

Unesco: Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
Distance: 2,231 km
Travel time: 27 days