A Day and Night Look at Moscow's Iconic Buildings, in Photos Moscow’s iconic buildings transform from detailed architectural wonders by day to illuminated spectacles by night. Here’s a look at a few of our favorites. Nov 26, 2018 - 03:08 pm The golden domes of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior stand out during the day as barges and other boats go by. Dustin Taylor / MT At night, the cathedral and bridge both light up with various hues of purple as boats donning their own sets of lights whisk by below. Dustin Taylor / MT During the day, the Kremlin looms large as the Grand Kremlin Palace extends along the river. Dustin Taylor / MT In the evening, the lights of boats and buildings reflect off the river. Dustin Taylor / MT The Soviet style of the White House blends in with much of the city during the day. Dustin Taylor / MT Later in the day, the lit-up White House dominates the darkness of the night sky. Dustin Taylor / MT The walkway to Red Square is often filled with both locals and tourists. Dustin Taylor / MT The area comes alive at night as shoppers, tourists and locals explore the square and its surroundings. Dustin Taylor / MT Nikolskaya Street presents high-end shops and fashion boutiques during the day. Dustin Taylor / MT At night, it introduces a dramatic walkway up to the Kremlin as it turns into a popular nightlife zone. Dustin Taylor / MT During the day, the Moscow State University is easy to spot from most points in central Moscow. Dustin Taylor / MT Even as fog covers its peak at night, bright lights keep the building prominent on the skyline as cars race by. Dustin Taylor / MT More image galleries 8 Years Ago, Russia Hosted the World Cup As millions of fans around the world get ready to watch this year’s tournament, The Moscow Times takes a look back at the 2018 World Cup hosted by Russia... 1 Min read In Photos: Russia Flaunts Mascots, Cars and Patriotism at Its Premier Economic Forum SPIEF's elaborate displays and events were aimed at projecting confidence despite Western sanctions and diplomatic isolation over the invasion of Ukraine... 1 Min read In Photos: Russia Marks Soviet WWII Victory With No Tanks The scaled-back event went ahead with no military hardware, in a first since 2008. 1 Min read In Photos: Chernobyl, 40 Years On The largest nuclear disaster in history sent political shockwaves across the U.S.S.R. 1 Min read
A Day and Night Look at Moscow's Iconic Buildings, in Photos Moscow’s iconic buildings transform from detailed architectural wonders by day to illuminated spectacles by night. Here’s a look at a few of our favorites. Nov 26, 2018 - 03:08 pm The golden domes of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior stand out during the day as barges and other boats go by. Dustin Taylor / MT At night, the cathedral and bridge both light up with various hues of purple as boats donning their own sets of lights whisk by below. Dustin Taylor / MT During the day, the Kremlin looms large as the Grand Kremlin Palace extends along the river. Dustin Taylor / MT In the evening, the lights of boats and buildings reflect off the river. Dustin Taylor / MT The Soviet style of the White House blends in with much of the city during the day. Dustin Taylor / MT Later in the day, the lit-up White House dominates the darkness of the night sky. Dustin Taylor / MT The walkway to Red Square is often filled with both locals and tourists. Dustin Taylor / MT The area comes alive at night as shoppers, tourists and locals explore the square and its surroundings. Dustin Taylor / MT Nikolskaya Street presents high-end shops and fashion boutiques during the day. Dustin Taylor / MT At night, it introduces a dramatic walkway up to the Kremlin as it turns into a popular nightlife zone. Dustin Taylor / MT During the day, the Moscow State University is easy to spot from most points in central Moscow. Dustin Taylor / MT Even as fog covers its peak at night, bright lights keep the building prominent on the skyline as cars race by. Dustin Taylor / MT