Sluzhebnyi Vkhod

Moscow, Russia, August 2012

Cantine soviétique avec un personnel très sympathique et un film russe projeté dans le réfectoire pour les déjeuners solitaires (et/ou silencieux).

Stalin's Skyscraper

Moscow, Russia, August 2012

One of the Seven Sisters.

At home with Mr. P

Tverskaya street, Moscow, Russia, August 2012

Faucille & Marteau

Metro, Moscow, Russia, August 2012

Muskovite Room View

Moscow, Russia, August 2012

A change from my Saigonese room view.

As G says, Moscow: the city that truly never sleeps with its streets still very busy at 2AM. Clearly different from HCMC, but even Paris gets quiet past midnight.

Alexandre III

Moscow, Russia, August 2012

Alexandre III by Valentin Serov

Dave! It did not take too long, I found one...

Кафе

Moscow, Russia, August 2012

Москва

Moscow, Russia, August 2012

For the first time in Moscow. It is lovely walking in the gigantic streets of the city center, such a change from HCMC. Other than walking on proper sidewalks, permanent paintings are to be found on the walls of some buildings. Wandering in the city becomes a treasure hunt: spotting the next beautiful painting - that seems to have escaped from the museums for everyone to enjoy. Seems quite democratic actually. Despite the existence of a few tags, I have so far not seen any vandalism on the paintings themselves. I can't help thinking that such an exposure to art must both reflect and impact the aestethical sensititivity of the people. Intriguing culture, I am happy to be here.

Sous le Parasol

Corrèze, France, August 2012

Apéritif familial en bordure des prés avec les garçons - soleil, rires et discussions. Lumière, couleurs éclatantes - ça sent délicieusement l'été corrézien.

Eau

Corrèze, France, aout 2012