Issue No. 28 – Control

What is the nature of control? The desire for it—and to be free of it—are essential parts of both life and art.

Travel Review: Moscow

Travel Review: Moscow

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

By Susan Chalom

I was incredibly surprised by Moscow’s magnificence and elegance, from the amazing architecture, stunning interiors, and creative cuisine. The Metro stations run trains every minute and a half, boasting Russian engineering and efficiency within these architectural masterpieces. It is an impeccably clean, green, and sophisticated city that seamlessly combines the Old and New World.  

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

My first look around the city began with an evening walk through the historic Red Square, with the domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin peering out. Moscow wonderfully mixes medieval churches with well-lit historic buildings, Soviet-style skyscrapers, sushi bars, and nightclubs. This city truly never sleeps and one can sense a hidden dark side. 

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

Attending an opera or ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre is a must, with its beautiful and pricey restoration and neoclassical façade. The Pushkin Museum, the Kremlin, Bolshoi Restaurant, and the Armory Museum similarly impress with their treasures and gifts from all over the world.

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

© Susan Chalom

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