Russia's royal tour enchants with grand palaces, beautiful churches and 'real' desserts


Photos By Chester Chin

St Basil’s Cathedral (right) and the Spassky Tower in the rays of the setting sun. Photo: Press Office of Moscow City Tourism Committee

Anything that can go wrong is going wrong as I stand before a Russian security officer, his burly physique blocking my entrance to the Kremlin.

Yes, we are talking about the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. Since it is such an important venue, all visitors are subjected to very strict security procedures. You will need to pass through a checkpoint, where there are full-body scanners and metal detectors, much like those found at airports.

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