Under the Bridge

I keep on posting the geometry of the city. Today the geometry is under the bridge at Andreevskaya Embankment. These massive piers hold the lately constructed highway, 3rd transport ring, that's how it looks from above the bridge:

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Restaurant View

The breathtaking view from the top floor of "Sputnik" hotel. Indian restaurant is located there and, if you like Indian cuisine like I do, welcome to the place, to enjoy food, hospitality and the view.

The site of the restaurant. The place was full and many visitors were native Indians, which I always considered to be good sign for national cuisines in Moscow.

Sorry for the quality of the photo (my hands and air conditioned in the right corner), I was too mesmerized by the view to notice these "details"..

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Geometry

In case the new followers of this blog start thinking that Moscow is the city of parks and churches, I post today another facet of city's individuality.

I spotted this geometry unexpectedly, while driving slowly along the Leninskaya Sloboda street (yes, Lenin is still with us, in street names, monuments and underground decorations).

Google map for Luis.

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Autumn Colors

Autumn colors in the park near Novodevichy Convent.

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Sun and Rain

Sun and rain at the same time happened at Gorki park in the beginning of September.
 
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Update to my previous post: I made mistake when identified the old auto, it was Gaz-21 Volga, not Moskvich. Sorry and thanks to Anonymous who corrected me.

Rarities

I can not find any info about this building, but, hopefully, it is one of the 18 century rarities (not the stylization, Moscow was filling with during last decades), which form the beautiful facades of Bolshaya Ordinka street.
At least it felt as very cozy and warm old place when I sat there with my coffee yesterday evening.

When I left the building, I saw another rarity nearby also kept in very good shape. "Moskvich" auto. It was launched during 1957-1963, 50% of the cars exported, there were even right-hand drive models.

These two look good together.

Wiki about "Moskvich".

The building at the daylight.

Google map.

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Souvenirs

These treasures are shining in the showcases in the passages of Expocentre, exhibition complex. You can buy or be blinded by glitter or make a photo, as I did.


Expocentre (ENG).

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Orchestra in Archangelskoe

My Georgian brother arrived to Moscow and I decided to show him my favorite estate and green place 20 km from the city, Archangelskoe. The mansion (beginning of 18century) belonged to dynasty of prince Galitzine.

The orchestra was playing marches, bringing us back to the old times and inspiring for small dance. You see the reflection of the main prince's building in the windows of the temporary construction behind the musicians.

And a bit of march music today for you, too.


Wiki about Archangelskoe.

Google map.

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