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October 24, 2001 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Moscow Packing Round 1. Kutafya Tower is the main visitor's entrance to Moscow's walled area called the KREMLIN. 2. This huge cobblestone square has been the scene of many historic events and misdeeds. RED 3. Moscow famous Bolshoi Theater is the place if you want to see a BALLET. 4. You'll need this money if you want to buy some caviar at one of Moscow's markets. RUBLES 5. The tallest skyscrapers in Moscow are nicknamed the seven SISTERS. 6. The city of Moscow (Moskva) was named after a/an RIVER. Picture of onion dome cathedral Departure Round 1. These filled pastries are the main offering at the russkoe bistro fast food chain. PIROZHKI 2. Organizers of this event are considering suing mayor Yuri Luzhkov for banning a planned BULLFIGHT. 3. The 1600 seat TCHAIKOVSKY Concert Hall is the home of the famed State Symphony Orchestra. 4. The so-called SPARROW Hills are the highest point in Moscow. 5. Spartak, Torpedo and Lokomotiv are three of Moscow's five SOCCER teams. Picture of soaring wing sculpture On Tour Round 1. The treasures on view in the armory located in the Kremlin include a unique collection of FABERGE EGGS. 2. Black swans, pedal boats and an amusement park are all parts of the famous GORKY Park. 3. The 1991 TV viewers saw Boris Yeltsin climbing on a tank in front of this Moscow landmark. WHITE HOUSE 4. An interesting Kremlin site is Tsar Kolokol reputed to be the world's largest BELL. 5. This 16th century convent was built by Peter The Great's half sister Sofia. NOVODEVICHY 6. Fire destroyed most of Moscow on the night in 1812 that he installed himself in the Kremlin. NAPOLEON 7. The busy place known as "Gum" is a DEPARTMENT STORE. Picture of white building with towers 8. Strippers of both sexes perform most nights at the Moscow member of this US chain. PLANET HOLLYWOOD 9. All of these are Russian vodkas easily found in Moscow bars except KVAS. 10. Sandunovskiye is the oldest and fanciest of the traditional BATHS found throughout Moscow. 11. This is considered a very economical and efficient way to get around Moscow. METRO 12. Many tourists buy one or more of the famous Matryoshka. DOLLS Bonus question 1 The DANILOVSKI Monastery is the headquarters of the Russian Orthodox Church. Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where Moscow is located. Area 1 Picture of building with columns Slide Show 1. This cathedral in Red Square is probably Moscow's most famous landmark. ST. BASIL'S 2. A soaring 328 foot titanium obelisk, a Moscow landmark, is a monument to Soviet SPACE FLIGHT. 3. The landmark IVAN THE GREAT Bell Tower is the tallest structure in Moscow. 4. Moscow's finest foreign art museum is named for this famous Russian writer. ALEXANDER PUSHKIN |