Moscow, Russia
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Moscow, Russia
Finally a South African wine - deeeeevine!!!!
Moscow, Russia
Theatre Square - the building if the Bolshoi (former Peter) Theatre. Constructed in 1856, and is one if the best examples of Russian architecture from the mid 19th century.
This Theatre is famous for many of its brilliant singers, dancers, conductors, and stage set artists.
We've all heard of the Bolshoi opera and ballet company.
Moscow, Russia
Red Square - cathedral of the Intercession as seen at night. Beautiful!
Moscow, Russia
Red Square - Cathedral of the Intercession "at-the-Moat" (Cathedral of St Basil the Blessed). 1551 -61, architects Barma and Postnik.
This was built by the order of Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the victory of the Russian army over the Kasan Kganate and the final liberation of Russia from the Tartar-Mongol yoke.
Hope this is of interest to those of you reading?