MIR Corporation's Travel Log:
Volga River Cruise with the Russian National Orchestra
Join veteran MIR client Moonyeen Albrecht on a cruise from Moscow through some of Russia's lesser-known Volga River towns, while attending performances of the world-famous Russian National Orchestra.
Day 1: Moscow
May 5, 2008 The trip began in Moscow. While I was eating breakfast at the Kempinski Hotel, I looked at the Kremlin. A beautiful view! We visited the sculptural ensemble of Mikhail Chemiakin which is called "Children are the Victims of Adults' Vices." It is located in a park not far from the Tretyakov Gallery. When I visited a friend in New York several years ago, we met with Chemiakin at his estate. He showed us photographs of this sculptural ensemble. Finally, I was able to see it in reality. If you want to see each statue up close, Google "Children are the victims of adults' vices." Then look for the entry by Scott Parrish. Today it was first on the list. You can click on an enlargement of each statue for a close look. The vices are: poverty, war, child labor, for those without memory, sadism, propaganda of violence, indifference, irresponsible science, ignorance, alcoholism, theft, prostitution and drug addiction. Indifference is in the center and dominates the large bronze sculptures. Amid the arc are two golden children, blindfolded, playing, unaware of their surroundings. Photos from this leg of the tour:
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