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Finest Square on coming 2006

Finest Square on coming 2006

This picture I took on the Red Square without tripod - just stopping my brief :). I like this view and really want to devote this photo to the New Year 2006.

Here, I would like to tell you several important things, which can help you to understand the title to this photo and role of this square in our history.

Krasnaya Ploschad (Red Square):

1. The Red Square is a symbol of Russia. In its architectural ensemble it is considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in Europe;

2. Through the ages it changed its name many times and only in the 17th century it received its present name "Krasnaya". Right translation is "The Fine Square", because of the Russian world "Krasnaya" in old Russian language means "Fine" or "Beautiful");

3. The square is not very big as it seems: 695 m in length, 130 m in width. and it's very impressive from all its sides, surrounding by Kremlin wall and towers (right of the photo), St. Basil cathedral (left on the photo), GUM - State Department Store (on the left left, outside the photo), and State Historical Museum (on my back when I took this photo :));

4. In middle ages this square used to be the main place in Russia, that has witnessed many events: from coronations of Russia's Tsars, to enemies' attacks. Also it was the main trading place in Moscow, and the place where the Tsars' were addressing the people. In the Soviet times, it was the place where the Soviet government would address the people, and where Soviet military was showing its strength and power at the Victory Day's parades.

5. Red Square is a popular attraction for both Russian and foreign visitors alike. It provides plenty of photographic opportunities, while the area between St. Basil's and the Moscow River is often used for rock and pop concerts.
It is closed for public every Thursday.

PS: From my heart, I would like to send my best wishes to all people in our small World, spend GREAT time during this winter holidays. No wars - only Peace for all countries and nations, and NO TERRORISM in FUTURE on our small planet! Lets leave and work together! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2006!!!

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Sean Gillis & Hiro Yoshida
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From: Dublin, Ireland
Date: 2006-12-04 16:39:53

Hiro and I recently spent three days in Moscow to attend the 2006 Cup of Russia at which a friend of ours participated. From the moment we contacted Arthur via this website, he was completely professional. Our flights arrived and left during the middle of the night, but it was no problem to Arthur to collect us and bring us where we needed to go. He even helped us check-in at our hotel and when we left he brought us right to our check-in counter. Unfortunately, we didn't have very much time for sightseeing, but we had come all the way to Moscow, so we wanted to see a bit of the city. Arthur put together a short tour to take us around to some of the major sights (Church of Christ Our Saviour, Kremlin, Red Square, GUM, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, etc.). Being a photographer, he also knew the best vantage points to get some nice pictures. He was so knowledgable about Moscow and it was great to hear his commentary about the city. He also helped us very much in shopping for souvenirs and recommending reasonable places to eat. All in all, Arthur made our stay in Moscow so enjoyable and memorable and I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who visits Moscow.





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