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Moscow - Red Square |
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The Red (Beautiful) Square is a vasts expanse used for public events. |
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One side of Red Square is dominated by the GUM department store, now an upscale shopping mall. |
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We entered Red Square through the Resurrection Gates. |
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Lenin's tomb. |
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The National Historical Museum. |
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The Kazan Cathedral. |
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Behind Lenin's tomb, the Sobakina tower (built in 1492), part of the Kremlin wall. |
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In one corner of Red Square stands the Church of the Intercession, better known as St. Basil's. |
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This male quintet was singing in one of the domed chapels. The sound was magnificent. We bought their CD. |
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St. Basil's is an ancient church with an ornate interior. The present church comprises a series of chapels built at different times. |
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