Architecture ~ Polytechnical Museum
by Canadienne
A stunning example of Russian Revivalist architecture, the Polytechnical Museum was built in 1877.
Although the museum is open (displays on science and technology), we didn't enter. We were far more interested in admiring the exterior decoration. The variety of architecture in Moscow ~ old and new ~ was fascinating. Add good weather and good walking shoes to this. . .suddenly you have the prime ingredients of my ideal vacation (and my mom's, too).
Please see my Architectural Treasures travelogue, for some photos of buildings (other than the ones in the tips) that caught our attention.
Christ the Saviour
by dlandt
This impressive structure isn't that old. Rumor has it that it used to be a very nice swimming pool until just a few years ago. The interior is extremely well decorated, and the crypt houses quite a bit to see as well. Most of the people here seemed to be tourists, with only a scattering of worshippers. Even though not many people go there to worship, this is still an active church, and women need to cover their hair and shoulders. Guys don't wear shorts. The fact that this cathedral is only ten years old kind of ruined it for me even though, I guess all churches need to begin their life somewhere. I don't mind seeing a new church, but this one gives the air of trying to appear ancient, when in fact its not.
5 The 'two tier' pricing...
by Eric_Nixon
5 The 'two tier' pricing system where Russians are charged one price and foreigners another for the same goods \ services is prevalent. If you are really stuck for money try and strike up a conversation with a Russian to buy you tickets for sightseeing \ theatre etc. It works! I did it. Same applies when buying beer! For foreiners beer is $5 per pint, for Russians 30 cents - see what I mean? They screw you when they find out your a foreigner. Russians are very apprachable and its easy to strike up a conversation with them.
Kvas
by RB_Oakes
Kvas is a drink made from rye bread and flavoured, typically with raisins. It is fermented to a very low alcohol. Sometimes it is refreshing, sometimes a little thick. The kvas carts of Moscow (outlying areas only, like Ryazansky Station) serve a decent kvas for only three rubles a glass. A little taste of old school Russia.
This busker was always in the...
by floss1
This busker was always in the evenings in an underground walkway that we used often. Actually he was quite good, even if I didn't understand what he was singing. I always gave him a few roubles and it was much appreciated. There are buskers all around Moscow, especially around the metro stations. It makes for a bit of life in a sombre atmosphere.
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The Gum Department Store - Red Square
The Museum of Paleontology, Moscow
Kutuzovskiy Prospekt
Luzhniki Stadium
