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Mira Avenue
A beautiful Russian street
Mira Avenue or Prospect Mira ("Avenue of Peace") is a strategic Moscow highway in the north-east of Moscow. Since XIII century it is the main road to Yaroslavl. Before the mid-20th century it was named First Meshanskaya Street (from the Polish word «mieszczanie» - people living in towns).
In 1957 this avenue was renamed Prospekt Mira to commemorate the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students organized in the capital. Some years later many beautiful new buildings of Stalin Soviet architecture appeared on this Avenue.
On Mira Avenue are located Ostankino Tower Capital media and TV tower 540 meters high with panoramic restaurant on the top and Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh) exhibition, trade show platform with amusement park and oceanarium. Mira Avenue also hosts amazing and ancient Botanic Garden set by Peter the Great in 18th century.
Pushkinskaya Square
Pushkinskaya Square is located in the center of Moscow near Tverskaya street. It is one of the most well kown cultural symbols of Russia. Before 1931 it was named Strastnaya Ploshad (Square of Passion), after Strastnoy Monastery (Monastery of passion) which was destroyed in Soviet Period.
The Square was renamed in honor of Alexander Pushkin famous Russian poet and writer of the 19th century recognized by the international community as one of the greatest Russian poets and founders of modern Russian literature. At Pushkinskaya Square a famous monument to Alexander Pushkin is situated.
At Pushkinskaya Square is located famous «Rossiya Theatre» also known as the Pushkinsky Cinema (now under construction). It is largest theatre in the city. This cinema theatre hosts many important events in Moscow, for example such as Moscow International Film Festival.
Sretenskaya Street
This amazing old street is located in Meshchansky district in the center of Moscow capital.
It begins from Sretenskie Vorota Square and goes to Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square.
Sretenskaya Street was named after Sretensky Monastery in the XVII century, situated in its area. This monastery was founded by Grand Prince Vasili I in 1397.
Some years before in 1395 at that place muscovites and the Prince Vasili I met the icon of Our Lady of Vladimir (Vladimerskaya Bogomater'), which moved from Vladimir to Moscow to protect the capital from the invasion of Tamerlane troops (Timur Tamerlane a Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia). When Russians hurled back Tamerlan troops to commemorate that event Vasili I built this beautiful monastery.
On Sretenka is also located well known among Muscovites Moscow church «Trinity church in leaves» (27 Sretenka Street). This temple is interesting not only for its age (since 1635), but also for a hidden way to the Sukharev Tower - Russian symbol, built by Peter the Great. The church was partially destroyed during the Soviet period and restored only in 21 century with pre-revolution exterior.
Bolshaya Lubyanka
Bolshaya Lubyanka Street
runs from the heart and historic center of Moscow to Yaroslavskoye Shosse highway (route M8) and connecting capital cities Sergiyev Posad, Yaroslavl and Arkhangelsk.
The first documented mention of the street is from XV century, when Tsar Ivan III forced captured citizens of the taken Novgorod Republic to establish settlements in this place. Later affluent merchants and craftsmen were living at this area building beautiful houses and residences.
Today it is a part of Old Town, where are many reputable offices and luxurious shops.
Petrovka Street
Petrovka Street is a street in historic heart of Moscow which runs from Kuznetsky Most to Strastnoy and Petrovsky Boulevard. It takes its name from the St. Peter's Monastery. This street is a home to many companies and governmental structures, luxurious shops, like TSUM and Petrovsky Passazh. On Petrovka you can find famous among Russians Petrovka 38 - Moscow Criminal Police center.
Near Petrovka Street you can also find Bolshoi Theatre - one of main cultural symbols of Russia, which holds performances of ballet and opera.
In summer we advise to visit the Hermitage Garden which is located at the end of the street. It is a very beautiful park, opened to public at the end of 19th century. Here you can find many attractions and outdoor activities. For more information you can visit official website of the park.
