Tretyakov Museum of Russian Art -- reopened after 7 year renovation.

Inside a typical metro station.

Beautifully landscaped and maintained public garden with working fountain, at this point typical.

Notice new street signs; TGIF restaurant (notice sign inside doorway)
and Russia movie theater marquee on left side of building.

Inside "The Russia" movie theater; video walls, sporting goods and Hollywood store and sleek bar.
 

Typical kiosk with goods for sale displayed.
 
 

Manezh Square near the Kremlin walls. Underneath this huge piazza is a new underground shopping mall.
 

Dancing in Manezh Square with Kremlin walls in the background.

New cathedral is pride of Moscow.
Was once a cathedral, then a swimming pool under the commies.

Supermarket with all kinds of real food. This was once unknown here.

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