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Russia Sightseeing
From the unique Russian architecture to the rolling hills of the Siberian region, Russia is a fascinating country for all who visit. While visiting their child, most AAI families spend a few extra days seeing Russia and absorbing the culture. We especially recommend:
- Red Square
- The Kremlin
- St. Basil's Cathedral
- GUM department store
- Kazan Cathedral
- National Historical Museum
- 1990’s replica of the Resurrection Gate
- The Kremlin
- founded in the 12th century
- the political, historical, and spiritual heart of Moscow
- home to Russia's political power
- seat of the ancient Russian Orthodox Church
- Cathedral of Christ the Savior
- enormous gleaming golden dome
- visible from central Moscow
- largest church in Russia
- marble and granite, with huge bronze doors
- Izmailovsky Souvenir Market
- walking distance from Izmailovsky Park Metro
- surrounded by a mock wooden fortress
- decorated with various statues from Russian folklore
- street performers and sideshows entertain shoppers
- painted wooden matryoshka dolls, amber jewelry, and Soviet memorabilia
- open only on weekends
- St. Basil’s Cathedral
- located on the edge of Red Square
- array of swirling colors and red brick towers
- comprises nine individual chapels
- dimly lit chapels and maze-like corridors
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