The Presnenskii neighborhood is located right in the center of Moscow. It is a large neighborhood, home to many interesting buildings, parks, and monuments. The first time we went to the region, we got off the metro at 1905 Street, and were immediately confronted by a huge monument to the 1905 Revolution. It takes up […]
We (Marly and Camille) decided to explore Chistiye Prudy (Clean Ponds), a neighborhood northwest of the center of Moscow. This exploration was completed for a class project, the purpose of which was to delve into specific regions of the city and become acquainted with people who spend time there. We chose this neighborhood because of […]
Per a recent assignment, Schuyler and I made an intentional visit to one of Moscow’s much less touristy areas, the Maryina roshcha (Марьина роща) district north of the city center. This provided an impetus to get away from the hustle, bustle, and sense of relative wealth one inevitably feels in the areas around Red Square. […]