At Moscow's Kolomenskoye Estate, a Goose Runs the Show
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Martin has been living in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve for over eight years and has been embraced by his human colleagues.
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During his short time at Kolomenskoye, he has managed to successfully join the ranks of the reserve custodians.
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“Martin” is a nickname that the goose received on the job.
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Martin loves to stroll through the yard, making sure that everything is in order.
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Martin’s home, the Kolomenskoye Museum and Reserve, has a rich history.
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Kolomenskoye estate used to serve as a residence for Russia's tsars and later became a museum and reserve featuring historic buildings.
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Kolomenskoye is one of the oldest inhabited locations within present-day Moscow and Goose Martin works hard to ensure it is well preserved.
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