I went for a short walk around campus yesterday while I was waiting for my grandma to visit me at the University. The campus is relatively small, so I walked the whole perimeter in less than 10 minutes while I waited. I was too anxious to walk much further as even though this is a safer part of Moscow, it is still "out there" and I thought caution was a better goal than new photos.
I waited for my babushka who I have not seen for 5 years, and prior to that visit have not seen since I immigrated to the US almost exactly 20 years ago. This was the only photo I was able to take of her because she did not want any taken at all.
There is not much to see around the РГГУ campus other than many parked buses. After the buses are done for the day, they are parked in the middle of these streets and left for overnight.
And days...
The buildings are very old, as my babushka said this is "Old Moscow". They are also extremely beautiful.
Our University is considered new when compared to the 275 year old Moscow State University.
9:00 pm and it is still as bright as day. The sun continues to shine for many hours into the night, the Russian White Nights. The sun also rises at about 5 am. Beautiful to see, but so hard to sleep under such circumstances when not accustomed. 
Saturday we go on a sightseeing tour of Moscow, and a different excursion each weekend day following. So much to look forward to. Hope everyone is well at home.
3 comments:
so, i saw everything is illuminated last night and thought of you away on your adventure in russia. i loved the movie i can see why it's a favorite of yours.
when does the sun set there?
-A
kiki says hello to babushka <3
The sun sets at 10 pm!!!
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