The Collins Family on the Web - Moscow, Russia

While being bussed from the airport to downtown Moscow, we made a stop at Sparrow Hills so we could see a panoramic view of the city.

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While being bussed from the airport to downtown Moscow, we made a stop at Sparrow Hills so we could see a panoramic view of the city. / While being bussed from the airport to downtown Moscow, we made a stop at Sparrow Hills so we could see a panoramic view of the city.

Luzhniki Stadium (formerly Lenin Stadium) was the chief venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics.

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Luzhniki Stadium (formerly Lenin Stadium) was the chief venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics. / Luzhniki Stadium (formerly Lenin Stadium) was the chief venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Ski jump

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Ski jump / Ski jump

The top of the ski jump

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The top of the ski jump / The top of the ski jump

This is the main building of Moscow State University which is located on Sparrow Hills.

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This is the main building of Moscow State University which is located on Sparrow Hills. / This is the main building of Moscow State University which is located on Sparrow Hills.

Moscow State University

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Moscow State University / Moscow State University

Moscow State University

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Moscow State University / Moscow State University

Trinity Church on Sparrow Hills

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Trinity Church on Sparrow Hills / Trinity Church on Sparrow Hills

Novodevichy Convent, sometimes translated New Maidens' Monastery, has remained virtually intact since the 17th century.

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Novodevichy Convent, sometimes translated New Maidens' Monastery, has remained virtually intact since the 17th century. / Novodevichy Convent, sometimes translated New Maidens' Monastery, has remained virtually intact since the 17th century.

Novodevichy Convent

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Novodevichy Convent / Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent

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Novodevichy Convent / Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent

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Novodevichy Convent / Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent

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Novodevichy Convent / Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent

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Novodevichy Convent / Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent

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Novodevichy Convent / Novodevichy Convent

Mariana, one of our guides in Moscow

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Mariana, one of our guides in Moscow / Mariana, one of our guides in Moscow

This sculpture by Nancy Schon is based on the American children's story 'Make Way for Ducklings' and was a gift presented to the children of the Soviet Union by Mrs. Barbara Bush in 1991.

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This sculpture by Nancy Schon is based on the American children's story 'Make Way for Ducklings' and was a gift presented to the children of the Soviet Union by Mrs. Barbara Bush in 1991. / This sculpture by Nancy Schon is based on the American children's story 'Make Way for Ducklings' and was a gift presented to the children of the Soviet Union by Mrs. Barbara Bush in 1991.

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We visited the Novodevichy Cemetery, the national cemetery of Russia, in Moscow. The grave stones were very diverse and many were beautiful sculptures, modern and classic.

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We visited the Novodevichy Cemetery, the national cemetery of Russia, in Moscow. The grave stones were very diverse and many were beautiful sculptures, modern and classic. / We visited the Novodevichy Cemetery, the national cemetery of Russia, in Moscow. The grave stones were very diverse and many were beautiful sculptures, modern and classic.