Photographs of a trip to Russia (77)—Sparrow Hill, Moscow

Take a quick 20-minute tour of the exterior of Moscow State University, and then go to the Sparrow Mountain Observation Deck opposite Moscow State University. Sparrow Mountain was formerly known as Lenin Mountain. In today's era, Russians are gradually eliminating these red memories. Mr. Putin is now the president. The Lenin era has long passed, and today's people are not "cold" about the Lenin era. Therefore, many place names named after Lenin have been gradually removed and restored to their previous names. Just like Leningrad changed back to St. Petersburg.

Sparrow Hill is located in the southwest of Moscow. It is the highest point in Moscow. The observation deck is on Sparrow Hill, from which you can overlook the Moskva River and Moscow city, and have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery. It is said that the lyrics of the rather lyrical song "Evening in the Suburbs of Moscow" were written by the author after he was inspired by the observation deck of Sparrow Mountain.

Looking down at the foot of Sparrow Mountain, across the Moscow River, and facing the observation deck is the Central Stadium, which was built in the 1940s and 1950s. In 1980, in preparation for the 22nd Olympic Games held in Moscow, it was expanded and used as the main venue of the Olympic Games. This makes it one of the best stadiums in Europe. It is a pity that that year, due to China, the United States and other countries boycotting the 22nd Moscow Olympics, it became the Olympic Games with the fewest countries participating in the Olympics in recent years, leaving a gloomy mark in the history of the Olympics.

The Moskva River flows quietly at the foot of the mountain. From the observation deck you can also see the Kremlin church complex, the Novodevichy Monastery, the Metro Bridge and the main building of the Academy of Sciences.

Standing on the Sparrow Hill Observation Deck, the beautiful melody of "Evenings on the Suburbs of Moscow" seemed to be echoing in my ears...

Everything in the garden was quiet late at night Quietly

Only the leaves are rustling

The night is so beautiful and fascinating

What a charming night

My sweetheart

Sit next to me

Look at me silently

I want to tell you

I don’t know how to tell it

How many words remain in my heart

The long night is almost over

The sky is getting brighter

I sincerely wish you a good girl

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You and I will never forget

Night outside Moscow

There is also an Orthodox church on Sparrow Hill. The emerald green roof makes this church feel... A breath of fresh air rather than a dull feeling.

On the outer wall of the church, there are many religious paintings with a unique style, which further highlights the fresh style of the church.

Orthodox Christians are quite devout, as Sergeyev already knew. A believer who just passes by a church and pays homage even if the door is closed shows his pious heart.