One of the most interesting things I found about Russian culture is the sheer number of times I was told to wish.
Above depicts of Russia’s many “wishing locations.” Outside the Kremlin in Moscow one is told to stand in the middle of the seal, throw a coin over your shoulder and make a wish. Simple enough, but it wasn’t until mid-way through my day in Moscow did I realize I was not only running low on Kopecks but also wishes.
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Zermatt, in all it’s beauty is the definition of a tourist destination. Located the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland, this city only 5,800 inhabitants. Each street is covered with Hotels and ski shops but somehow this area still holds onto the perfect warm and cozy persona one comes to expect when traveling throughout Switzerland.
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Peter the Great Statue (1997)
This 98 Meter tall statue is probably one of the most out of place statues I have ever seen. Consistently nominated for being one of the world’s ugliest statues, this Peter the Great Statue was also originally designed to be Christopher Columbus. Yes, Christopher Columbus in order to celebrate 500th anniversary of his first voyage. When the designer could not find an American buyer it was then given a Russian twist. Although the designer denies this story, he also sold an equally colossal statue of Christopher Columbus to a buyer in Puetro Rico although it is currently disassembled. Something else that makes this story is interest in that Peter the Great, hated Moscow. Ah, Russia.
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Venice, Italy, is one of the few cities outside of Eastern Europe I have instantly fallen in love with. This goreous city is internationally known for it’s romantic canals, talented gondoliers, and rich history in the arts.
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On August 28th, 2014 Anna Wiseman, 2014 Australian Delegate presented the G(irls)20 2014 to Josh Frydenberg,Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Abbott
Although I have only been in Sydney, Australia for two full days, I already know this has been a life alternating experience.
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Visiting Moscow, one of the most well known capitals in the world, was truly an unforgettable experience.
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When many people think of Russia they think of a certain type of doll known as the matryoshka, a sort of egg shaped wooden capsule painted to resemble a Russian woman. But just how “Russian” are these toys really?
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As stated in my last post on Yaroslavl, the city is a UNESCO Heritage Site and thus filled astoundingly beautiful buildings. Here are a few of my favorites.
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Yaroslavl, has definitely been my favorite Russian City thus far. Not only is the historical part of the city a UNESCO Heritage site, but the over arching atmosphere, architecture, and openness of the area been extremely unique to the region.
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At the 2014 G(irls)20 Summit in Australia