Day 8.


At Novodevichy Convent for my last day in Moscow.


The grave of Nikita Khrushchev at the neighbouring Novodevichy cemetery. Of all Soviet leaders, the deposed Khrushchev was the only person not to be buried at the Kremlin Wall. Until Glasnost, the cemetery was closed to the public in large part because the controversial Khrushchev was buried there.


The colourful grave of Boris Yeltsin, the first President of Russia.


The grave of Andrei Tupolev, the pioneering aircraft designer.


At Leningradsky station to catch the train to St. Petersberg.


The Sapsan train, with a maximum speed of 250 kph.


Nice comfortable cabin for the 4.5 hour ride to St. Petersberg.


Enjoying drinks and snacks in the food car.


After arriving in St. Petersberg, I checked into my hotel, grabbed some dinner and went for a walkabout.


One beer.


Painter.


Canal.



Day 9.


After going for a run along the canals, I went out to explore and see some more of St. Petersberg.


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Kazan Cathedral.


'The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes'.


At the Hermitage.


And an errant Lada in the courtyard.


The Hermitage had some amazing interiors...


...as well as beautiful artwork.


Horses.


Admiration.


And another horse.


Military.


Salmon Bagel for lunch.


The Church of the Savior on Blood.


This Church was built in 1883 on the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated and was dedicated in his memory.


Love.


Together.


Jesus.


Ice cream again.


Embrace.


Khudozhnik.


And a St. Petersburger for dinner.



Day 10.


St. Isaac's Cathedral.


And the view from the Colonnade.


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Last meal for the trip.


Airside at Pulkovo Airport (LED).


And about to catch the EK A330 back to Dubai after a great 10 days.