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Moscow

Known for Saint Basil's Cathedral, the Russian ballet, and its famous Zoo, Moscow is essentially the heart of Russia. Tourism is frequent during winter through the Trans-Siberian Railway, when the city is covered in powdery snow and colored by a glitter... read more »
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Tashkent

Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, and a major crossroads along the Silk Road - a historic exchange route for cultural and trade goods that helped built ancient civilizations and modern cities in that part of the world. Although many ancient structu... read more »

Red Square, Behind the Curtain | Jul 12 07'

by Jon & Alex a 41 year old from Baltimore, on vacation in Moscow

Jon and Alex are here waiting at the Russian border to get through customs. We started early, about 5:45am, and arrived at the boarder an hour late... Continue reading »
Climbing in the Pamirs | Jul 17 96'

by ddbartley a 51 year old female from Redondo Beach, on vacation in Tashkent

"Next on the "Indiana Jones Waterfall of Doom" ride was falling rocks careening next to us. Sasha and I dove under a huge rock nearby and boulders came crashing down the mountain. "RUN!" Right, like I could go any faster."

Pik Korzhenevskia July 18 - August 18, 1996"Bullets, Bodies & Bacteria" Central Asia is quite an adventurous place to travel to and even more s... Continue reading »
Moscow | Oct 31 04'

by Zenechka a female from London, on vacation in Moscow

"Moscow - "It's all Russian""

I felt quite ill on the way to Heathrow, which made me panic a little that I'd be sick on the plane. Silly, I know. Checked in then went to Weth... Continue reading »