Category: museums
Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val, Moscow
Since I had limited time in Moscow, I went to one museum – the Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val (Третьяковская галерея на Крымском Валу) – a branch of the State Tretyakov Gallery. Entrance to Park Kultury (Gorky Park) The main gallery State Tretyakov Gallery is a huge complex, very popular, and shows Russian art from the 11th to the
Random photos #226 – 235
These are the photos I (Chris) took and posted on Facebook. The series was started in March of 2013. There is no theme – just something random and visually interesting. We gave each a title and noted where it was taken (to the extent we could remember the city). random photo #226 – david’s –
Moscow Metro (Московско метро): Subterranean monument
The Shchusev State Museum of Architecture is presenting an exhibition of the original plans and photos of the Moscow Metro (Метро, March 17, 2016 – August 14, 2016). It will close in less than a month’s time. So go see it or click here to visit the museum’s web site. The Shchusev Architecture Museum is celebrating
Moscow metro, part 1 – Комсомо́льская
The Moscow metro system (Московско метро) is truly fascinating – essential for the citizens and a must-see for tourists. I(Chris) have always been interested in exploring bus and train transit network, especially the maps and stations. So, this is exciting for me. Opened in 1935 with one 11-kilometre (6.8 mi) line running from Sokolniki to Park Kultury and 13 stations.