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Zaryade: Moscow Quiet Nook
Author: Alexander Mozhayev
Translator: Peter Morley
Russian Life: May/June 2009
Department: Features
Page: 45 ( 7) pages
Summary: A cobblestone’s throw from the Kremlin walls, there was once a rabbit-warren of crooked streets and tall buildings called Zaryade. For a time, it was the capital's Old Town and considered a prestigious place of residence. Neglected, the area deteriorated in the 20th century and most of it was torn down. But the memories remain.
This article appeared in the May/June 2009 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.
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