MOSCOW
1. The Kremlin at night
2. Red Square
3. The chapel of our Lady's icon of Iberia near the Voskresenskiye gate
4. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
5. The Kremlin at night


I did some research on the landmarks depicted on the postcard and found information on two of them:

The Kremlin:
The Kremlin is a historic fortified complex located at the heart of Moscow, Russia. Situated on the banks of the Moskva River, it overlooks significant landmarks such as Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west. As the best-known of all kremlins (Russian citadels), it comprises four palaces, four cathedrals, and is surrounded by the Kremlin Wall with its distinctive towers. Today, the complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

Red Square:
Originally designed to be Moscow's primary marketplace, Red Square has evolved into much more. It has been the setting for numerous public ceremonies, proclamations, and even the coronation of Russia's Tsars in the past. Over time, the square has been developed and expanded, serving as the venue for official ceremonies under various Russian governments throughout its history.

The postcard was sent by Marina, who also mentioned that Russia is currently experiencing freezing temperatures.

After an almost 2-year break from postcrossing, I was delighted to receive this beautiful postcard from Natali in Russia. The postcard features Matryoshka (Матрёшка) dolls, a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size that are placed one inside the other. It's such a charming and traditional symbol of Russian culture.

Received yet another postcard this month, and this time it's my first postcard from Russia, sent by Anya.

Olgas's Pavilion
The study of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolayevna


I was curious about the postcard's content, which featured Grand Duchess Olga Nikolayevna. So, I searched Wikipedia to learn more about her. Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia (11 September 1822 – 30 October 1892) later became Queen Olga of Württemberg. She was a member of the Russian imperial family and held great appeal due to her beauty, intelligence, and cultural interests. She was regarded as one of the most eligible princesses in Europe, with proficiency in several languages, and a passion for music and painting.

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