Moscow is the capital of Russia it has a population of around 12 millions of people.

The Central Children’s Store on Lubyanka offer a wonderful view of the city from the top. On the background there is one of the seven Stalinist skyscrapers. The Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building

Cathedral

There are a lot of Cathedral in Moscow. two of the main popular cathedral are the Saint Basil’s Cathedral and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.

In the Gorky park walking along the Moskva River it’s possible to see the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour on the other side of the river. It’s one of th emost important Cathedral of Moscow

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

During New Year times there are a lot of illuminations everywhere in the city

New year Illumination in Moscow
New year Illumination in Moscow

Moscow city

Moscow city is the business center of Moscow There is a nice view of all the skyscrapers from the other side of the river.

Sometimes it can be cloudy if you are on the top of one the tower

Moscow city from Kutuzovsky Prospekt
Moscow city from Kutuzovsky Prospekt

The Evolution tower has an particular futuristic style with a DNA-like shape.

Moscow city - The Evolution tower
The Evolution tower on the left

Parks in Moscow

Moscow has a lot of parks and gardens. It occupies a lot of space and some of them are famous.

VDNH

VDNH also called VDNKh ( ВДНХ in russian) is a big park of Moscow

VDNH
The Propylaea – the central entrance of VDNH

Tushino Park

Tushino Park (парк Северное Тушино) is a park located in the north west of the city. It was founded in 1992

Moscow Canal from The Tushino Park in Winter
View of the Moscow Canal from The Tushino Park in Winter

Close to the Canal you can see a A-90 Orlyonok (Орлёнок or Eaglet). It’s a russian Ekranoplan.

Eaglet in the Tushino Park
Eaglet in the Tushino Park

Moskva River

The Moskva river is the main river flowing throuught Moscow. In winte rit can be partially frozen. While in Summer it’s possible to enjoy river cruise.

The Moskva river in March
Moskva river in March