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Discover the Attractions of Bolshaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa

Bolshaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa, or Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, located in Moscow, Russia, is a street that is steeped in history and architectural wonder. Running from the Garden Ring to Mokhovaya Street, between two legendary Moscow State University buildings, visitors to Moscow will find Bolshaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa to be lined with attractions and structures of significant historical value and offers visual insight into the colorful past of Russia.

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2014 Winter Olympic Preparations Update

The vacation town of Sochi, in Russia, is located along the Black Sea with the magnificent Caucasus Mountains as the back drop. Usually the destination of choice of many holiday makers, Russia hopes to transform this spectacular coastal town into a breathtaking Olympic venue on schedule. The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics is set to take place from the 7th of February to the 23rd of February 2014, with the Paralympic Winter Games following from the 7th of March to the 16th of March 2014.

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A Treat for Art Lovers

If you love art you simply have to visit the Vladimir Sukachev Irkutsk Regional Art Museum the next time you go to Russia. This stunning art museum is the oldest and richest art museum in Siberia. It is absolutely brimming with an exquisite collection of art and is a visual feast for the eyes.

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Tour the State Vladimir Mayakovsky Museum

The State Vladimir Mayakovsky Museum located in Moscow, Russia, pays tribute to the life and works of a man who is widely considered to have been Russia’s greatest 20th century poet and who was in the forefront of Russian Futurism. The museum was opened in 1974 in the house where Vladimir Mayakovsky lived, and where he committed suicide. The house has been modeled to preserve his personal living space, while best displaying his visually powerful manuscripts as well as his agitprop posters.

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Amble Through the Splendid Lefortovo Park

The charming Lefortovo Park in east Moscow is located on both banks of the Yauza River with a picturesque stone bridge joining the two sides. The park features beautiful gardens, ponds and streams, as well as Dutch-style canals and majestic old palaces that remind visitors of a by-gone era.

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Tverskaya Ulitsa – The Merging of Old and New

Tverskaya Ulitsa is the main road of Moscow, and one of the most popular shopping districts for both locals and tourists. Not only do the boutiques and shops keep tourists busy while exploring Tverskaya Ulitsa, but it is a street that is lined with historical buildings, entertainment and attractions. It is where the bustle, excitement and magnificence of Moscow can be found in one street. What began as a winding standard road to exit the city many centuries ago, has evolved into a street that has taken on a life of its own, growing in importance and grandeur.

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