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Den Pobedi, Gold Train (Accidental Spy Russia Adventure), Gorky Park, Moscow GUM, Moscow Kremlin, Moscow Museum of Cosmonautics, Moscow University, Moskva River boat ride, Red Square, Russia, Saint Basil's Cathedral, The Earth Shifter, Victory Day, videos about Moscow, Yury Gagarin
We are continuing our multimedia Russian adventure through stories, pics and vids. Today, we’ll be watching several very cool vids from our friends at the Real Russia Video Blog. What I especially like is that these are authentic Russian life vids. And another interesting thing is that both Sergeys live in Ufa, located in the Ural Mountains next to Siberia, and this is their virgin visit to the capital of Russia (to be sure, they came back for later vids). All this brings a certain sense of discovery to the Moscow experiences through their fresh eyes. Enjoy!
A Stroll Around Gorky Park – May 9, 2013, Victory Day (Den Pobedi)! One of my fave episodes: How people in Russia relax and enjoy themselves. So nice and sunny over there – it was snowing on May 9 here, in the Catskills, NY. Where did I go wrong? 😉
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Zero Kilometer & Red Square. Red Square hardly needs an introduction. Experience first hand the unique energy of this place through the eyes of Russians visiting it for the very first time. Zero Kilometer is a point from which all roads in Russia begin. It is a symbolic marker located next to the Red Square, at the very beginning of Moscow’s, and all of Russia’s, principal street, Tverskaya Ulitsa. The historic Tverskaya runs from Red Square through the entire Moscow, turning into the highway to Saint Petersburg on the city’s outskirts. This famous street plays an important role in my books, THE EARTH SHIFTER and GOLD TRAIN.
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Secrets of St Basil’s Cathedral. St Basil’s, considered the most photographed building in the world, is full of surprises. Take a peek inside and check out its magnificent frescoes, secret passages and other treasures!
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Moskva River: Enchanting Boat Ride Around Moscow. Lovely spring weather, lots of beautiful, open spaces for people to enjoy, and Moscow’s landmarks. Don’t miss this wonderful free ride!
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Inside the Posh GUM, Red Square, Moscow (Russia’s main department store, pronounced ‘goom’) GUM is a historic and exceptionally beautiful building – a must visit!
Don’t Miss! The Amazing Museum of Cosmonautics & Space Explorers. April 12, 2013 – International Day of Cosmonautics
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Also watch: A Slice of Real Russia 1 Video Journey
Read:
Gold Train Magical setting: Moscow, Russia
Beautiful Russia 3: Moscow’s Many Faces
Beautiful Russia: The Golden Ring 1
Beautiful Russia: The Golden Ring 2
The Earth Shifter Mystical Setting: Sacred Lake Baikal, Siberia
Gold Train Blog Tour Centerpiece: Lada’s May Day Interview
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Love this Lada!
Thank you, Holly. So nice of you to stop by! 🙂
What a treat! I have wanted to visit Russia forever. Almost did my last year of college, but got sick and couldn’t go. I studied the language for two years, Russian history, political science — I loved e verything about Russia. Know I’ve spent a lifetime there at some point on my journey. So, I’ve enjoyed your posts and videos. So much more modern than I realized. Love all of the beautiful open parks for people. Are your books all stand alone, or should you start with a particular book like Gold Train?
Sent a number of my friends to your blog post on Amazon and Createspace. One friend reblogged you.
Hi Patricia,
So happy you enjoy my posts about Russia! Funny you should say this: yes, there are many more beautiful public spaces for everyone’s enjoyment in Russia than here. The difference is striking and this is one of the things that has taken me a while to get used to in the US. I’ve just come back from a trip and we’ve been discussing the issue with my hubby. Where we were, the park by the water was so tiny, I couldn’t even stretch my legs properly. The rest of the coast was hugged by private property. As if humans could possibly own rivers, ocean, or Mother Earth, for that matter.
This is very interesting, and you’re right – you must have spent some lifetimes in Russia as you feel such affinity. That’s so wonderful! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing my posts with your friends! There are so many misconceptions about Russia that the more people can see what it’s really like, the better. This is why I do these posts, and this is why the guys have started their Real Russia videoblog. I invite everyone to read/watch/reblog my posts! Stay tuned as more is coming during the next several months!
My books in a nutshell:
Accidental Spy Adventures is one of my series, and Gold Train (Accidental Spy 2 – Russia Adventure) is all about Moscow & St Petersburg. It can be read as a stand alone, although the protagonist, Jade Snow, and some other minor characters, continue from Stepford USA (Accidental Spy 1 – Small Town Adventure), set in scenic Berkshires, MA. There is character development between books 1 and 2, but plots are stand alone. You personally may feel certain affinity with Jade, as she also always wanted to visit Russia – the land of her ancestors. She finally gets the chance to go… and the rest is history. Gold Train is very fast-paced, but I always include historical/geographical/social references, as well as a certain metaphysical element with all my books. Oh yes, Green Desert is Accidental Spy Prequel novelette set in Iraq, where we meet Jade for the first time. All plots are self-contained.
The Earth Shifter is book one in the new Earth Shifter trilogy (book 2 coming in 2014). It’s a new release set primarily in Moscow and on Lake Baikal, Siberia. There is a lot of history and interesting stuff about Russia old and new in the book, intertwined with the story itself. It’s a visionary “real world” fantasy/thriller, as some reviewers call it. I think you’ll really enjoy the mystical element in the book, as well as the Russian spirit combined with global appeal.
Besides that, I am also writing Earth Keepers Chronicles mini-series, which is the prequel and companion to The Earth Shifter. The first novelette: Catharsis, Legend of the Lemurians is now on sale. I will be releasing EKC 2 (Lemurian Crystal) and 3 (Atlantis) soon. These are visionary/metaphysical novelettes, which will also be released as one novel entitled Origins. There will be more EKC books in the future.
Many thanks for all your interest and lovely comments, Patricia!
All the best and talk soon,
Lada 🙂
Thanks for the overview. Will start with a print book, don’t do well with readers. They all sound interesting. Looks like we share an interest in the esoteric. Have studied since 1987.
Thanks so much, Patricia. 🙂 I know what you mean about e-readers.
That’s awesome that you also share the esoteric/metaphysical interests! The world seen this way is very fascinating and I’m always happy to meet a kindred spirit.
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Lovely… Lada. Really I loved it and enjoying your blog again, After long time… Regards Lada
So happy to see you on my blog, Pranjal! Thank you for stopping by!
Cheers!
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