Nina, Julia, Natasha
Novgorod was beautiful with the leaves changing
a church with stucco removed, next to one with it applied
This area was beautifully landscaped
view to the river - the arched area in the back is where an indoor market was before WWII
another old church in the old downtown section
memorial to WWII veterans - along the river down from the Kremlin. there was a battle here unfortunately
a view of the river. It looks pretty but almost all are polluted from the soviet rule. I don't think much is being done to improve things now
the Kremlin across the river
they are renovating the river front for tourists
view of St. Sophia
our group
a view of the market place location- the arches will define an outdoor space that markets the market place
an English sign - there aren't many
renovation for next year
bells removed from the bell tower - they were huge and we don't remember why they are not up there. Smaller bells do ring however.
Bell tower
inside St. Sophia
This is a working Orthodox Church, not a museum. Most women covered their heads
renovations are not complete
This area has not been renovated so you can see the original frescos
The cross was taken by a Spanish brigade after WWII and has been in a church in Spain until about 5 years ago. Now it is kept in a place of honor in the church
A WWII monument inside the Kremlin
Kremlin buildings
inside the Kremlin wall near the restaurant where we ate
a safety harness?
the front of this building is almost finished - note the second story is smooth and painted
further down on the same side they are applying stucco
around the corner, others are removing the old stucco. They are really in a rush for next year
Sculpture: The Millennium of Russia (1862)
another view - it was truly amazing
still another side
these men were replacing round stones on a patio in front of the statue - one at a time. I bet they are sore at the end of the day
