Red Square Moscow is a photograph by Elena Nosyreva which was uploaded on March 10th, 2013.
Red Square Moscow
Red Square remains, as it has been for centuries, the heart and soul of Russia. Few places in the world bear the weight of history to the extent that... more
Title
Red Square Moscow
Artist
Elena Nosyreva
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Red Square remains, as it has been for centuries, the heart and soul of Russia. Few places in the world bear the weight of history to the extent that Moscow's central square does. From the 16th Century St. Basil's Cathedral - one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world - to the constructivist pyramid of Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square is rich in symbols of Russia's turbulent and intriguing past. From medieval slum to Soviet parade ground, Red Square has a long and fascinating history that is inextricably entwined with the fate of the Russian nation.
The square's name has nothing to do with the color of many of its buildings. In fact it derives from the word 'krasnyi', which once meant 'beautiful', and has only come to mean 'red' in contemporary Russian.
Original photography by Elena Nosyreva, digitally enhanced with cross processing and textures.
�All Copyrights Reserved by Elena Nosyreva, 2012.
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March 10th, 2013
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Comments (38)
Elizabeth McTaggart
Beautiful shot, Elena ~~ thank you for the history of Red Square that you included! v
Linda Lees
Lovely image Elena. I was surprised that such a famous place was so deserted, whatever the reason, you got a great shot.
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