Today, we had a very busy schedule. We started the day by visiting the newly built Zaryadye Park with an overhanging bridge. From the bridge, we had a great view of the Kremlin. There is a mascot figure (Zabivaka) of Russia World Cup 2018 in the park and we all took photos to indicate that we were there around the world cup time. Zabivaka means “the one who scores” in Russian, a very suitable name for this wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence.
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| The Kremlin from the Overhanging Bridge |
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| On top of the Overhanging Bridge |
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| Photo with Zabivaka |
Then, we walked across the park to the St. Basil’s Cathedral. It is the icon of Moscow whenever you try to see photo shots of Moscow. We visited the inside of the cathedral first and then had free time to take more photos from the outside.
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| St. Basil’s Cathedral |
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| Inside of the St. Basil’s Cathedral |
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| Ceiling of the St. Basil's Cathedral |
After the St. Basil’s Cathedral, we walked across the Red Square. The name of Red Square originates neither from the pigment of the surrounding bricks nor from the link between the color red and communism. Rather, the name came about because the Russian word красная (krasnaya), which means both "red" and “beautiful”.
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| Red Square |
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| Red Square |
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| State Museum next to Red Square |
When we got to the Kremlin entrance, we were told that Russia president Putin was in the Kremlin unexpectedly, so we have to wait for another 45 minutes or more. Judging from the time and the crowd, we just had to stand in line and wait. After we got in, we were able to see Presidential Executive Office Building, Assumption Cathedral, Annunciation Cathedral, Tsar Bell, Ivan the Great Bell Tower and Tsar Cannon.
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| At Kremlin's Entrance |
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| Senator Building |
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| Great Bell Tower |
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| Assumption Cathedral |
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| Side View of Grand Kremlin Palace |
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| Tsar Cannon |
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| Tsar Bell |
One observation, the Kremlin is much easier and free to visit then other palaces or presidential offices in other countries. In comparing with the White House, it looks like Kremlin is more approachable than the White House.
Our local guide took us to a supermarket to witness the normal life of Russian. This particular one must be a high end one with a lot of artistic decorations. And the supplies were plenty. Some of us purchased Russian chocolates with very good price.
Then, our local guide took us to experience Moscow's subway. Russian did a lot of art works in their subway stations and it was interesting.
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| Art Work inside Moscow Subway Station |
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| Art Work inside Moscow Subway Station |
The last stop of the today was the Victory Park. Our local tour guide gave us free time to wondering around near the floral clock and nearby fountains. It was a huge area with a lot of people relaxing there.
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| Floral Clock in Victory Park |
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| Fountains in Victory Park |
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| Victory Park |
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| Fountains in Victory Park |
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| Monument to the Heroes of World War I |
We had dinner at Uzbekistan Restaurant. The decoration is very impressive of Eastern European style and they served us with their famous Cheburek with Lamb and traditional Uzbek bread. We had a great time enjoying the food and the local beer.
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| Uzbekistan Restaurant Table Setting |
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| Cheburek with Lamb |
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| Uzbek Bread |
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| Uzbekistan Restaurant's Decoration |
After we got back to our hotel, some of us went out to shop for more Ecco shoes and took more photos of Moscow Cathedral Mosque with lights.
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| Moscow Cathedral Mosque with Lights |
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