Red Square Regards

Novodevichy Convent, Moscow

@Inlemay (17712)

South Africa

June 6, 2016 8:29am CST

Another great and exciting first for me - A Postcard from Russia! My very first postcard as well as beautiful stamp from the region of Moscow - "Novodevichy Convent, also known as Bogoroditse-Smolensky Monastery, is probably the best-known cloister of Moscow. Unlike other Moscow cloisters, it has remained virtually intact since the 17th century. In 2004, it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.In 2004, In the UNESCO team evaluation, it was affirmed that the convent is the most outstanding example of the so-called "Moscow Baroque" This is another fascinating fact! "Vasili III, the Grand Prince of Moscow, founded the Novodevichy Convent in 1524 in commemoration of his conquest of Smolensk in 1514. Tsar Ivan the Terrible who reigned 1533–1584 was Vasili's son." On March 15, 2015, a fire engulfed the convent's tallest bell tower,luckily the fire was contained and didn't do any damage to the historical building itself" Very fascinating as I never thought that Convents or monasteries were in Russia at all. So what do you think about my beautiful postcard?

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

6 Jun 16

That is a beautiful postcard and is that the Kremlin in the background? I never thought that convents or monasteries were in Russia either. How had the cloister remained untouched for all these years I wonder.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

6 Jun 16

Quite a story to read on Wikipedia. I was fascinated. I still have the stamp to show but that will be tomorrow.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

6 Jun 16

It is beautiful! Great and exciting facts about Novodevichy Convent.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

@just4him good morning, I am sure that she will appreciate any postcard she gets form you - Well done on your first postcrossing snail mail!! You have joined the club it seems.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

I know - I was fascinated to read

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

7 Jun 16

@Inlemay I finally sent out my first postcrossing card today. It went to Russia and I blew it. I didn't read her little bit about her first or I would have sent a different postcard.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

6 Jun 16

It is well over 30 years since I visited Red Square, but I still remember it very well. Russia is littered with historic and attractive churches. I recall visiting one in Irkutsk in Central Siberia.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

7 Jun 16

@Inlemay It was back in 1981 when I travelled to Siberia. I required a 3 page visa containing 2 passport size photographs, which was stamped and checked at each location. Russia was staunchly communist at the time with the proverbial iron curtain in full force.

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

it sounds so fascinating. South Africans have to get a VISA and a permit to visit Russia or any of the Soviet States. We have a bible committee that travel there frequently and they come back with lovely photos but dont get to spend much time touring. What a shame they dash in and dash out.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

7 Jun 16

the architecture's quite stunnin' :) 'tis jest lovely. there's those sorta thingies most e'erywhere, aint there?

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

7 Jun 16

@Inlemay i've always been shy'f embracin' all this "technology", but confess to enjoyin' meetin' folks from 'round the globe. travelin' to their countries via print'n pics. learnin' their cultures first hand 'n what each (countries) 've to offer. some'f which i'd ne'er thought'f. yepperz, truly remarkable 'n most fascinatin'. what a privilege we've got, eh? big hugs!!

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

@crazyhorseladycx I agree, its a wonderful privilege to experience both the old and modern world in our lifetime

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

absolutely - they are all over the world, and when I was a young girl, we just read about them in stories or saw them in movies like Dr Zhivago - now I am getting a personal card from people there. Its just mind boggling how the modern technology connects me to the world, that shows me the wonders and beauty all over this GLOBE! Just remarkable

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@DianneN (254931)

• United States

6 Jun 16

The postcard is lovely, although both sets of my grandparents wouldn't have thought so. They escaped the pogroms just to the west of Moscow to come to America.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

6 Jun 16

You must then be descendants of the Russian Jews? perhaps, if you are then I have another story you might like.

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@DianneN (254931)

• United States

6 Jun 16

@Inlemay Yes, I am. I would love another story.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

6 Jun 16

@DianneN I shall tell it another day, but I wont forget to tag you at the end

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@BettyB (4117)

• Summerville, South Carolina

6 Jun 16

What a beautiful picture. It must be fun getting postcards from around the world.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

6 Jun 16

It's the best hobby that I have re-egnighted over the last few months

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

6 Jun 16

It is a beautiful postcard, thanks for sharing.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

you are welcome

@GreatMartin (23670)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

7 Jun 16

I miss my old stamp saving days--got lots of letters, pictures, cards etc. but it started to become 'work' so I ended it and sold all my collections!!

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

Hello to you, long time no see. yes we start out collections which do turn into hard work and also sometimes a little clutter. I have a collection but not of everything, just those that suit my fancy. My son says he wants them when I go underground.

@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

7 Jun 16

It is beautiful and reminds me of the University Of Tampa.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

that is a beautiful photo as well - WOW you should do a post on it

@ison_1 (1240)

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7 Jun 16

The prize of my playing card collection (which I lost) was a pack from the old Soviet Union. I love that postcard! Stunning

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

it is quite remarkable - I love it too

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

7 Jun 16

lovely card, makes me wonder where the photo was taken from, a helicopter?

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

Probably- they do that many a time when the view is vast

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

6 Jun 16

That is a beautiful post card for sure, thanks for sharing it with us.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

You are welcome - I seem to be getting plenty lately and the fun of a full postbox at the end of my pathway at home is absolutely wonderful

@antonbunot (11146)

• Calgary, Alberta

7 Jun 16

That is beautiful! So, it is centuries-old buildings!? Wow!

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

7 Jun 16

yes - older than old

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@ria1606roy (2797)

• Kolkata, India

6 Jun 16

I do plan to visit Russia once, I have heard Moscow is especially a beautiful city. I love this picture

what other cities are worth visiting in Russia?

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

6 Jun 16

I don't know, I have never been, just got a lovely postcard..

Susan Humphries

@catsholiday (460)

• Derby, England

3 Dec 17

We visited this year in August. A fascinating place we thought