Novodevichy Cemetery

the grave of a soccer coach

the grave of a clown and circus director

a celebration of a deceased Turkish author

an airplane inventor

an exiled man from China

this man had something to do with the invention of parachutes

a math professor

these men were victims of a plane crash

asparagus

this man died before the rest of his squadron

a wake

these women were actresses

this man was a celebrated Ob/Gyn

these men were also victims of an airplane crash

the grave is Icarus and the man was a aircraft designer

a musician  

our tour guide

Novodevichy Cemetery

The American Women's Organization (AWO) has interest groups.  I have been attending one called Understanding Russia which is taught by a Russian woman who also works as a tour guide.  Our last meeting this year was a tour of the Novodevichy Cemetery.  As you can see from the photos, Russian cemeteries are quite different from American cemeteries.  The gravestones often depict the deceased's profession.  Most also have a picture of the deceased on them.  This is a very famous cemetery in Moscow and has many historical figures and notable characters buried within its walls.  In addition it was lovely, full of the scent of lilacs and the sound of birds.