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Moscow is the capital city of Russia and was also the capital of the former Soviet Union. The city is 860 years old and features Soviet-era monoliths and post-Soviet kitsch. The city's roads are defined by rings and roughly follow the outline of the walls that used to surround Moscow.
What to see
• Red Square • Cathedral of Christ the Saviour • Vlakhernskoye-Kuzminki Estate • Saint Basil's Cathedral • Triumphal Arch • Tsaritsyno Park and Palace • Novodevichy Convent • Ascension Church in Kolomenskoye • Ostankino Palace • Bolshoi Theatre • Moscow State Historical Museum • Moscow International House of Music • Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts • Friendship of Nations Fountain • Tretyakov Gallery • Red Army Theatre • GUM Shopping Centre
What to do
• Maslenitsa Festival • St Patrick's Parade • Golden Mask Theatre Festival • Victory Day • May Day • Moscow Stars • Troitsa • St John the Baptist's Day • Den' Goroda (City Day) • Kremlin Cup • Russian Winter Festival
St. Sofia Church, Bulgaria - Unravel Travel TV
Todor Chobanov, Adviser Responsible for Cultural and Historical Tourism talks about St. Sofia Church in Bulgaria's capital. The second oldest church in Sofia after St. George. the church is situated in the central part of the city, on Alexander Nevski Square. St. Sofia Church was constructed in the 4th century AD over the remains of older churches. Excavation works near the church unearthed objects typical for early Christianity.
Todor Chobanov is Adviser Responsible for Cultural and Historical Tourism, Bulgaria. Todor Chobanov has an MA in history and archaeology from St. Kliment Ohridski University and a PhD in archaeology. He has worked as project coordinator in the civil sector, as expert in the PHARE programme of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, and as head of the Inspectorate of Cultural Heritage with the Culture Ministry. From 2009-2011 he was Deputy Minister of Culture.
For further information on Sofia, Bulgaria visit: Bulgaria Inside Bulgaria Tourism
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Holy Trinity Monastery Jordanville NY
Amazing , wonderful & holy place in New York State Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Monastery in Jordanville NY
Official Website: jordanville.org