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 In Photos: Russians Burn Fortress Effigy to Mark Maslenitsa Holiday At the Nikola-Lenivets art park, festival-goers celebrated the end of winter by watching a massive wooden fortress burn while wearing traditional costumes... 1 Min read In Photos: Russians, Foreign Ambassadors Pay Tribute to Nemtsov 10 Years After His Assassination Memorials to the slain opposition leader appeared across the country in addition to the site near the Kremlin where Nemtsov was killed. 1 Min read In Photos: Remembering Boris Nemtsov's Life, 10 Years After His Murder The opposition politician was shot and killed steps away from the Kremlin 10 years ago today. 1 Min read In Photos: Russians Stage Muted Protests on War's Third Anniversary Despite public anti-war statements being forbidden by Russian law, small expressions of dissent could be seen across the country. 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
