Here is what I saw around midnight on a Saturday night car ride through Moscow.
“STOP”
Novodevichy Convent, where Tsarevna Sophia was incarcerated
Legend has it that since princess Sophia was incarcerated in Novodevichy Convent, women can now touch the exterior walls and make a wish, and it will come true. Here you can see wishes scribbled on the walls.
Moscow State University
Out and about at midnight: kids, women in evening gowns, and a motorcycle show
Motorcycle show at midnight
Gowns, champagne, and motorcycles
Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer
Kremlin beyond the bridge
Bolshoy Theater
Former KGB headquarters, Lubyanka Square
View from the back seat
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Beautiful photos! After seeing these, I’ll HAVE to add Moscow to my list of must-see cities!
Thanks rubysongbird, I hope you get there some day!
Now, that’s not what I expected! The crowds, perhaps, but not the glitz and motorcycle show:)
That’s Russia for you, always full of surprises!
Seems like:) Look forward to more views of your new soul city:)
Hey, you should write a whole blog post about the subway!
I am definitely thinking about it! It’s an incredible metro system.
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Thank you Safia, I appreciate it! The colors and design of your blog are lovely.
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There is something about a city at night with its nightlights… Moscow looks gorgeous at night, or so you have made it look!
This is the first time I really focused on taking night photos, and Moscow is a great place to do it with all those colorful lights. Thanks for reading!
It looks very colorful! I’m currently living in Bulgaria myself and I have to say that I love it how colorful things are here!
I have a fascination of a city at night, it’s just something about it…
Even more amazing than your day shots. Wonderful.
Thanks Richard!
Wow, I never knew that Moscow was such a beautiful places. You take very good photos as well. Thanks for opening my eyes to the beautiful, colorful city, that is Moscow.
I didn’t know either! That’s why I was so enamored… because Moscow really surprised me with its beauty and energy. Thanks for reading!
Hi Meghan, it’s your cousin Chrissy. I’m loving your blog and just wanted to let you know that I’m living vicariously through you. I would love to really be traveling but when I told my husband I was thinking of going away for a few months, I was met with a lot of head shaking and eye-rolling which I took to mean, “Like hell you are!” Apparently the only way to get a “vacation” in this house is to be deployed by the US Army. So instead I’ll be pouring myself a glass of wine and enjoying the adventure online. Maybe if I drink enough I’ll believe I really was there. 🙂 Take care! Oh, and btw, thanks for the foreign money. I’m sure Aidan will be excited to get it from the tooth fairy next time he loses a tooth.
Chrissy, so great to hear from you! I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed the blog. I hope I get to see you guys when I am home next. I’ll be sure to bring some rubles for Aidan. 🙂
Wow these shots make me want to get on the 1st plane to Russia!
Aw thank you Andi! By the way, I am a HUGE fan of your blog and you were one of my early inspirations to take on a live of adventure and travel. Thanks for stopping by!
(Until the last picture, I was worried that you might be in the driver’s seat… I know you like adventure, but that would have been a tad too much even for you! haha)
I especially love your picture with the stop sign- it’s as if people are commanded to halt to take in the beautiful view.
Haha don’t worry Bridge, I’m adventurous but I’m not insane. I’ll save driving in Russia for another lifetime. 🙂
I read all your posts today – Yeah, that’s not as creepy as I mean it – and I have to say, I really love your writing. It’s fantastic. You really make the reader feel like they’re going on these adventures with you because of the images you create. 🙂
Haha thank you Ceri! I really enjoy writing here so much. It’s become a great creative outlet for me. Plus, when I’m old and senile, I will have a record of my adventures! 😉 I’m so glad you enjoy them.
Love love love night photos! Especially the “Gowns, champagne, and motorcycles” one.
Thanks Christina! That one is my favorite too. It was such a bizarre mix of people I couldn’t help taking a few pictures of them (even if I got a death stare from that biker guy).
Haha, yeah I can tell! But that’s expected. 🙂 Awesome that you got such a great shot. Look forward to seeing more!
Wow , what a beautiful place !!!! I love the colors in the lighting on the newer buildings !!!
They keep that color theme going even on skyscrapers !! Keep up the great blogs Meg !!!! DAD
Thanks Daddyo! I love this set of photos and I figured other people would too. It shows off the more modern side of Moscow.
Gorgeous pictures! I can’t believe the lights and the nightlife. Not at all what I would have expected. You are really getting me interested in going to Russia! Ah, there are so many places on my list!
Thanks Nicole! Moscow, like New York, never sleeps!
I’ve always been quite intrigued by Russia. Yet another country on the long long list of places I want to visit.
Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Mark!
How fortunate to get to do all this, and it looks like you truly appreciate the experience. Much love and light in your travels.
Yes, I am very fortunate, Maria! Thank you for the well wishes.
Beautiful pics! I have never really had Russia on the top of my travel plans, but it looks like a wonderful place.
It does a very good job of exceeding expectations! (And mine were very high to begin with, as a lifelong Slavophile). Thanks for reading!
Beautiful pics – loving see a city at night:) Have a Great Day!
Thanks Renee!
Oh my! Can’t believe I was actually born in this colorful place : ) Wonderful photographs!! I kept looking for my brother near bikes .. since that’s his passion … a businessman on Harley : ) but sometimes it’s the only way to deal with crazy traffic in Moscow…
thank you for bringing me a piece of my home to me … haven’t been there in 9 years ..
love,
el
ps – waiting for the next post!
I am sure Moscow has permanently imprinted itself in you in many ways, and that you still feel deeply connected to it even though it has changed over the years. I think a lot of these colorful skyscraper lights are new, but to me it fits in with the crazy, brilliant blur of this city. Such a blend of old and new.
Thank you for reading, and I am so glad to be able to bring a little bit of your home back to you! More to come soon…
As I said, “I’m jealous!” LOL
Zully, I bet Moscow has changed a bit from what you remember! It seems like such a dynamic city. I hope you are able to visit again some time. Thanks for reading!
I’m hoping to go back, too!