These padlocks are several of the hundreds of locks attached to the foot bridge near Christ Our Savior Cathedral. Just-married couples will lock a padlock to the fence, and together they'll throw the key into the river - as a symbol of the strength and "unbreakable bond" of their marriage. Many of the padlocks have the names of the newlyweds and their wedding date engraved.
Moscow does an incredible job when it comes to snow removal. This is one of several photos that I took of a crew clearing the courtyard outside of the cathedral.
The view across the Moscow River of the monument to Peter the Great. The statue is 94 meters and is built on the riverbanks.
A typical Russian man. (This photo was taken on Red Square just before he spent five minutes chatting with me and then begging me for money.)
Winter in Moscow is a rather magical time, especially when there is new snow on the ground. In January an ice rink is assembled in the middle of Red Square (seen in the background.) I just love Russian children. These sisters were having fun playing in the snow while their parents posed for photos in front of St. Basil's Cathedral.
The obligatory St. Basil's in the snow photo.
This little fellow was posing for photos in the courtyard outside of Red Square. Who can resist monkeys...especially ones with their own snow suits and boots!
This statue of Marshall Zukhov, hero general of WWII, is located just outside the entrance to Red Square. Zukhov sent over 30,000 soldiers to their deaths trying to break through to Berlin.
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The statue of Zhukov is my favorite pic here. Has anyone ever told you you're ridiculously talented? :o) ILYBC!
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