Izmaylovsky Park is one of the largest parks in Moscow, and was originally known as Stalin Park until the 1950’s. At the entrance of the park is a huge open-air bazaar, a shopping mecca for all things Russian such as Matryoshka dolls, chess sets, amber jewellery, lacquer boxes and much more. Jen and I spent some time wandering the stalls checking out all the wares, and then suddenly it started to pour with rain and before we knew it the vendors, and all their stalls, disappeared! We did manage to make a few quick purchases before the ensuing rain.
Given the continuing rain, we spent the afternoon exploring Moscow’s Metro. It spans almost the ensure city, and is the world’s second most heavily used metro system carrying over 7 million passengers per day! It is well known for the ornate design of many of its stations, which contain great examples of socialist realist art.
Izmaylovsky Park is one of the largest parks in Moscow, and was originally known as Stalin Park until the 1950’s. At the entrance of the park is a huge open-air bazaar, a shopping mecca for all things Russian such as Matryoshka dolls, chess sets, amber jewellery, lacquer boxes and much more. Jen and I spent some time wandering the stalls checking out all the wares, and then suddenly it started to pour with rain and before we knew it the vendors, and all their stalls, disappeared! We did manage to make a few quick purchases before the ensuing rain.
Given the continuing rain, we spent the afternoon exploring Moscow’s Metro. It spans almost the ensure city, and is the world’s second most heavily used metro system carrying over 7 million passengers per day! It is well known for the ornate design of many of its stations, which contain great examples of socialist realist art. 
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