Kiev and Moscow
Renowned as the two mother cities of the Russian empire, Kiev now capital of the Ukraine and Moscow in the Russian Federation, provide some of the most stunning architecture in eastern Europe. Countless armies, nations and tribes have fought and conquered these cities. Cultures such as Russian, Cossacks, Tatars and Mongols to name but a few and the Germans in modern times.
Kiev
A stunning city renowned for its old city that includes the many cathedrals, St Sophia, and cave monasteries all set around the beautiful wooded parklands and majestic Dneipro river...
The St Sophia cathedral
St Andrew cathedral
the view of the old city from atop the caves monasteries
Moscow
Feared during Soviet times, the most populous city in Russia and capital. A historical city full of eastern orthodox architecture and ringed by woodlands on all sides. Most famous landmarks include the Kremlin, red square and St Basil's cathedral..
Cathedrals of the Kremlin.
Red Square
The intricately carved wonder of St Basils cathedral.
