Voskresensk
Last Week on the Road
My Epic Journey So Far
Today’s Weather Report
Day 270: Voskresensk, 25.59°C but feels like a whopping 25.56°C, talk about false advertising! Few clouds, perfect for a gnome tan. Humidity at 52%, my beard’s a bit fluffier than usual. Wind speed at 5.39 m/s, had to gnome-proof my hat so it won’t fly off. It’s a jolly good day! The sun shines, my cheeks glow, and I’m as chipper as a gnome could be! Let’s rock this day!
Frosty Footprints: A Gnome’s Russian Roulette
Well, I recently made my 29.5km journey from the lovely town of Bronnitsy to Voskresensk in Russia. Each step was a fantastic blend of exhaustion and exhilaration.
One interesting observation that caught my eye was the unique architecture of the local houses. The wooden izbas, traditional Russian houses, were an enchanting sight with their ornate window frames, known as nalichniki. They are a testament to Russian craftsmanship. As they say, “В гостях хорошо, а дома лучше” (East or West, home is best).
In my 270 days of travel, I’ve covered a whopping 8061.6 kilometers, with my recent stops including the grand city of Moscow, the charming Zhukovskiy, the quaint Bronnitsy, and now Voskresensk.
Now, let me serenade you with a local song that goes, “Ой, мороз, мороз, не морозь меня” (Oh, frost, frost, do not freeze me). It’s a beautiful tune that mirrors the Russian spirit, embracing and enduring the harsh winters with a smile.
But remember, my friends, as the great Fyodor Dostoevsky once said, “Beauty will save the world”. So, let’s appreciate the beauty around us, even in the simplest of houses or the coldest of winters!
Until the next leg of my journey, до свидания! (Goodbye!)
Note: I did not cross any borders on my journey from Bronnitsy to Voskresensk, so there were no language changes.
Wandering Voskresensk’s Streets
Gnome’s Petite Palette Ponderings
Painted en plein air while taking in the sights of Voskresensk.
— Oliver the Gnome, aspiring artist
Bricks, Beats, and Borscht!
Next up, a cultural gem: Voskresensk was the birthplace of the famous Russian composer, Sergei Rachmaninoff. His music is like a river, sometimes calm, sometimes stormy but always moving. There’s a quote by him that I love, “Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.” Such profound words from a true maestro.
So, if you’re ever in the area, don’t forget to pay homage to Rachmaninoff and say a prayer at the cathedral. До свидания! (Goodbye!)
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Pancakes, Pyres, and Springtime Fire!
In Voskresensk, a city brimming with rich culture, there’s a time-honored tradition known as “Maslenitsa”. This week-long festivity ushers out the winter and welcomes the spring. Locals erect a giant straw effigy, the “Lady Maslenitsa”, and at the end of the week, they set it aflame, symbolizing the rebirth and renewal of the coming season. The highlight is the “blini” or pancakes, symbolizing the sun, served hot and golden. As they say in Russia, “Blini kushat’ – Vesne radovat’sya!” (Eat pancakes, rejoice in spring!). This tradition reflects the resilience and optimism of the Voskresensk people, always ready to face a new season with a full belly and a warm heart.
Gnome’s Guide to Voskresensk
See you tomorrow!
Around the World on Foot, in Many, Many Days 