What unusual monuments can Moscow boast of?
Every city can boast of unique, unusual, at times weird monuments. Moscow is not an exception.One of such sculptural groups was presented by Barbara Bush to Gorbachev's wife, Raisa after their visit of the USA. "Give way to the ducklings" located near the pond of Novodevichy Convent is much loved by Moscow children who come for a walk with their parents to this park and who like mounting on ducklings as if riding them like horses.
You might be surprised to hear there is a monument to melted cheese "Friendship", Russian brand which was decided to preserve in the hearts of Russians. It is worth saying that this sculpture looks rather symbolic. A crow and a fox sitting on the stump embrace each other. Despite the contradiction to the plot of a famous fable about "The Fox and the Crow", this sculpture symbolizes their friendship.
Another monument which can not leave you indifferent is located on Bolotnaya Square. It is known as "Children are the victims of adults' vices" put up by a modern sculptor M.Shemiakin. This composition was thought to be an allegory of fight with evil and vices, as an appeal to salvation of modern and future generations.These twelve human vices (drug addiction, prostitution, theft,alcoholism,ignorance, irresponsible science, sadism, for those without memory, poverty, war and indifference in the lead) which affect young generations show the situation in the world and appeal us to look around.
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Moscow Curious Facts
Moscow population
Today Moscow is the biggest city in Europe. The population of Moscow is 10,5 million people.
Moscow parks
Moscow is a very green city. More than 40 percent of its territory consists of parks, gardens and forests.
Moscow metro
Moscow metro is the most frequently used public transport in Moscow both for Muscovites and tourists.
Moscow subway
The deepest station of the Moscow metro is "Park Pobedy", 84 meters, the height of a 28 storey building
Metro announcements
While navigating Moscow metro you can always determine the direction of the train by the gender of the announcer.
Summer 2010 beat all temperature records
Summer 2010 will be remembered by Muscovites and Moscow guests with abnormal high temperatures.
Moscow fountain with drinking water
There are more than 700 fountains in Moscow, but there is only one with drinking water.
Moscow winters
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Moscow was −42В°C. It happened in January 1940.
Unusual Moscow trains
Moscow metro is famous not only for its exquisite design and interior but also for its unique trains.
Moscow McDonalds
Would you agree to stay in line for 6 hours to get to McDonalds? This is what many Muscovites did in 1990.
Monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius
What monument in Moscow has 5 spelling mistakes in the inscription?
Organ evenings in Kuskovo
"Organ evenings in Kuskovo" is a series of concerts that is held on weekends in one of the most beautiful old estates in Moscow
Naughty bell
A very old political prisoner aged 300 lives in Moscow Kremlin. Who could it be?
7 curious facts and legends about 7 sisters.
What facts and legends have you heard about Stalin Sisters?
What does a number of cupolas on a church signify?
Have you ever questioned yourself, why some churches have 3 domes while other – five or even more?
Be careful, the house is moving!
Have you ever seen a house moving? Can you imagine a multi-storey building with tenants being moved tens of meters away?
