Rocket at VVC

This picture was taken at All-Russia Exhibition Center (Russian abbreviation: VVC), former Exhibition of National Economy Achievements (VDNH). I will tell more about this place a little later, but today I'd like to present you a photo of one of the showpieces. This is a real rocket and, I believe, it was used before it has been installed here. But don't ask for more detailed information! I really don't know.

P.S. Another photo on my extension site.

Duckweed

Cooking day

Sunny trail

Manege

This is Manege, a famous building in the very center of Moscow city. It was built in 1817 as a riding house close to Kremlin, and its construction was unique: 166m long and 45m wide building had no support (such as columns) inside. Very soon Manege turned to exhibition hall and remains in this role untill now.
In March of 2004 the building suffered the great fire, and what fire spared was later destroyed by 'reconstruction'. A 'new version' of Manege was open in 2005, though from an architectural point of view it has nothing in common with original building but appearance. Well, when big money is involved, there is no use to look for common-sense.
Anyway, Manege is still the main exposition hall in Moscow and, probably, in Russia.

Lilies

Summer was extremely short this year: last week was rainy and cold, and there is no hope for any improvement.
There are things that keep me busy and prevent me from daily posting, though I've got dozens of photos to share with you. Well, I'll try to fix it soon.