On the peak of spring blooming, let’s make a trip to the former out-of-town royal residence – Kolomenskoe. Wrapped in lilac bushes and apple gardens, gems of architecture stand here.

We will see:

gates and walls of the old royal residence;

UNESCO listed Church of Ascension on a high slope of the river;

A water-pumping tower of the 16th century;

John the Baptist church in Dyakovo – perhaps, built by the same architects as St Basil’s.

A memorial log house brought here from the banks of the White sea.

As well as:

A deep ravine with mysterious history;

broad views from the high bank of the river;

apple gardens which attract visitors for a photo session.