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Vous voici dans la dernière quête principale d'Halo 2 Anniversary. Dans un premier temps, il vous faudra prendre le contrôle du Tank ou du Ghost situé près de votre allié et le suivre ( image1 ). Vous arriverez alors dans une zone où se trouveront plusieurs ennemis ( image2 ). Une fois éliminés, ouvrez la porte située sur votre droite comme le montre l'image ci-dessous ( image3 ).

Dans ce bâtiment, vous serez accompagné de plusieurs Hunters pour faire le ménage. A l'intérieur, vous devrez combattre de nombreuses Brutes ( image4 ). Après avoir éliminé la résistance, les Hunters se chargeront d'ouvrir les prisons pour vous fournir de nouveaux alliés ( image5 ). Continuez votre parcours jusqu'à arriver tout en haut de l'architecture ( image6 ).

Il vous faudra ensuite prendre le contrôle d'une Banshee et éliminer les tanks sur le passage de Johnson ( image7 ). Durant votre parcours, vous aurez plusieurs Banshee à détruire par la même occasion ( image8 ). Une fois le parcours terminé, Johnson fera explosé la porte du bâtiment et ainsi poser votre Banshee à proximité afin d'entrer à l'intérieur ( image9 ).

Marchez dans le couloir jusqu'à finir par atteindre la salle finale d'Halo 2 ( image10et11 ). Dans celle-ci, vous devrez tout d'abord éliminer rapidement la garde rapprochée de Tartarus puis sauter dans l'arène ( image12 ). Ce Boss aura un énorme bouclier qu'il vous faudra détruire en tirant dessus tout en évitant son attaque pouvant vous tuer en un seul coup.

La vidéo ci-dessous vous montrera le combat complet contre Tartarus. N'allez jamais au corps-à-corps contre cet ennemi et n'hésitez pas à changer d'étage afin de récupérer des armes et munitions durant votre combat ( image13 ). A noter que des alliés viendront vous épauler durant ce combat épique. Une fois achevé, la cinématique de fin d'Halo 2 se déclenchera...

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Le Grand Voyage continue : Halo 4 est disponible sur PC et dans la Master Chief Collection, Optimisée pour Xbox Series X|S

Aujourd’hui est un grand jour pour Halo: The Master Chief Collection . Après des années de travail, nous sommes fiers de vous annoncer que le dernier chapitre de Halo: The Master Chief Collection , Halo 4, est disponible dans le Xbox Game Pass pour PC, sur le Microsoft Store et Steam.

Pour que vous puissiez découvrir les aventures du Major dans leur meilleure version possible, nous avons également apporté un grand nombre d’optimisations pour Xbox Series X|S. Mais l’aventure de Halo: The Master Chief Collection ne s’arrête pas là, nous avons encore beaucoup de choses à vous offrir.

Dans Halo 4, l’extinction de l’humanité par les Covenants a été évitée, mais un mal ancien s’éveille et marque le début d’une nouvelle saga. Échoué sur une planète inconnue, le Major devra mettre au jour les sinistres secrets d’une race extraterrestre antique afin de rentrer chez lui. Mais dans sa quête de vérité, il apprendra que certains secrets devraient rester enfouis. Enfilez à nouveau l’armure du Major pour vous battre dans le monde des Forerunners tout en empêchant le Didacte d’achever son sinistre dessein prévu depuis 100 000 ans : éradiquer l’humanité.

En plus de la campagne, vous pourrez jouer sur 25 cartes multijoueur et découvrir un système de personnalisation des armures qui vous permettra de choisir plus de pièces que jamais. Vous pourrez également vous essayer aux missions en coopération scénarisées, qui débutent là où la campagne principale s’arrête.

La collection est donc complète sur PC, mais aujourd’hui marque également l’arrivée de Halo: The Master Chief Collection dans sa version Optimisée pour Xbox Series X|S. Si vous jouez aux titres sur ces nouvelles consoles, vous pourrez découvrir des fonctionnalités optimisées et mises à jour :

• 120 images par seconde en campagne comme en multijoueur sur Xbox Series X et Series S
• Une résolution 4K sur Xbox Series X
• Une résolution en 1080p sur Xbox Series S
• L’amélioration du jeu en mode écran partagé
• La possibilité d’ajuster votre champ de vision

Votre écran devra être compatible pour profiter de toutes ces fonctionnalités, mais toutes ces mises à jour seront appliquées automatiquement lorsque vous démarrerez votre nouvelle Xbox.

Vous pourriez penser que l’arrivée d’ Halo 4 conclue notre Grand Voyage avec Halo: The Master Chief Collection , mais vous auriez tort. Nous continuerons à vous proposer des fonctionnalités inédites, des mises à jour et des nouvelles saisons en 2021, qui vous offriront toujours plus de possibilités de personnalisation. Suivez le compte Twitter  @XboxFR  et consultez le  Xbox Wire en français  régulièrement pour ne rien rater des nouvelles annonces dans les prochains mois.

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Le grand voyage de Halo Infinite sur PC

Il y a presque deux ans, 343 Industries and Xbox embarked on a journey to bring the entirety of Halo: La collection Master Chief to the PC on the Microsoft Store and Steam . After 23 months, six game launches , eight seasons of content and countless flights , 343 Industries and Halo have entered a new era of play where PC is at the center of everything we do , alongside console . While we’re still listening and growing , the process of taking Halo: La collection Master Chief to PC was invaluable in helping us learn what to do ( and not to do ) to create a game that looks , se sent, and plays like a PC shooter should , all the while honoring the legacy of what makes Halo , Halo.

Aujourd'hui, we’re thrilled to share with Halo fans and the PC gaming community at large how we’re taking everything we’ve learned from La collection Master Chief to make Halo infini a truly PC-first experience from day one .

Halo infini – PC Overview Video

Watch the PC Overview video below to hear directly from both the PC team and the Sandbox team at 343 Industries to learn more about how we’ve built Halo infini to be a great PC experience in-game , out-of-game , and off the screen .

For even more information on our philosophy , process and goals on PC , assurez-vous de consulter notre Inside Infinite blog from earlier this spring .

AMD – The Exclusive PC Partner of Halo infini

Engineering Partnership : For over two years , we’ve been working closely with AMD to make Halo infini a spectacular experience for PC players . Working with AMD helped us make game title optimizations that benefit a vast range of hardware and device endpoints . From ultra-high end gaming powerhouses to older and cost-effective gaming machines as well as our entire family of consoles , something that only partnering with AMD could help us achieve .

AMD shares our passion about player-first development choices . They’re exceptionally open to us bringing new rendering features across all hardware as well as performance improvements for all our players , even if they’re not using an AMD-powered device . We’re excited for all Halo infini ’s players to benefit from AMD’s passion for making player-first development choices .

Through this partnership we’ve worked closely with AMD engineers to optimize performance for AMD Ryzen Processors , including implementing changes that let Halo infini perform better on processors with high core and thread counts . We also worked with them to ensure Halo Infinite takes full advantage of ultra-high performance AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series Graphics , based on AMD RDNA 2 architecture de jeu, and have developed incredible driver updates that deliver massive improvements in frame time performance throughout areas of the game’s campaign mode .

Halo Infinite fully supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro La technologie. Besides providing tear free , stutter free gaming , displays certified for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro include highly accurate luminance and wide color gamut testing to enable an exceptional HDR visual gaming experience . En plus, we leveraged AMD open-source software technologies available for developers on GPUOpen to quickly integrate high-confidence performance and stability improvements .

Cependant, in the words of humanity’s most iconic hero , we’re just getting started. AMD understood and believed in our vision to build an incredible Halo experience over time . Launch is just the beginning for Halo Infinite on PC . En tant que tel, AMD was willing to pursue a close , long-term partnership with Halo across both engineering and marketing efforts . Looking ahead, we’ve identified opportunities for additional configuration options , performance tweaks , and memory improvements across both PC as well as console and we’re working together on more optimization solutions that should benefit all platforms . Most excitingly though , we’re looking forward to working closely with AMD to bring raytracing to Halo Infinite . Raytracing is one our top development priorities post-launch and look forward to sharing more soon .

Marketing Partnership : One of the many great things about partnering with AMD is not just our shared passion for PC gaming , but our shared passion for Halo as well . nous avons trouvé un partenaire qui nous soutient inconditionnellement dans tout ce que nous sommes et qui veut accélérer notre vision pour créer un divertissement intergénérationnel, AMD understood the significance of Halo infini being the first main-line Halo title to launch day-and-date across both Xbox consoles as well as Windows PCs and Steam . To celebrate the next era of Halo , début octobre 26, AMD will include a code for 1 month of Xbox Game Pass for PC with purchase of select AMD Radeon and AMD Ryzen boxed products at participating retailers and e-tailers , so AMD customers can play Halo Infinite on Day 1 avec passe de jeu. The offer is available for a limited time , so please go to www.amdrewards.com/terms en octobre 26 pour plus d'informations.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Halo Infinite Limited Edition graphics card : As you probably noticed if you watched the PC Overview video above , AMD and 343 Industries agreed that ushering in the next era of Halo on PC called for something a little extra – a celebration unlike anything else our companies had attempted before . After almost two years of collaboration , we’re thrilled to unveil the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Halo Infinite Limited Edition graphics card , une Halo infini - themed version of AMD’s flagship graphics offering .

Inspired by his newest generation Mjolnir armor , this AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card offers a custom shroud design bearing several unmistakable features from the Master Chief himself . Including a reflective , iridium gold fan border , the iconic “117” Spartan callsign , as well as a Cortana-blue light to signify the AI slot on the back of the Master Chief’s helmet .

L'AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is the fastest gaming graphics card AMD ever developed and is the perfect graphics card to celebrate the release of Halo Infinite . The AMD RDNA 2 gaming architecture powering our Xbox Series X | S consoles is the same architecture powering the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Halo Infinite Limited Edition graphics card , designed to deliver powerhouse performance and incredibly high-fidelity visuals for 4K gaming .

From the start, it was vitally important to both AMD and 343 Industries that a graphics card this special ended up in the hands of our players . Rest assured, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Halo Infinite Limited Edition graphics card won’t be going on sale , DMLA, Halo, and other partners will be offering players multiple opportunities over the coming weeks to get their hands on one . Follow AMD Radeon et Halo and stay tuned later today for more information on the first of several opportunities to enter and win !

Putting It All Together

Those of us that work on Halo infini ’s PC presence are seriously passionate about the franchise , the platform , and our friends in the PC Gaming community . We’ve come together across multiple disciplines from art , ingénierie, production , licence, commercialisation, et communauté to ensure every touch point PC players have with our game is crafted with a passion for the platform as our central focus .

En jeu, we’ve created an experience that supports a wide range of hardware and device endpoints while still supporting all the PC-specific features players have come to expect . From baseline expectations like ultrawide / super ultrawide support ( including cinematics ), FOV adjustment , framerate customization and advanced graphics settings , to niche enthusiast touches like weapon offset control , triple key-binds and PC LAN support , Halo Infinite was built from the ground-up for PC .

Out-of-game , we’ve worked closely with services like Discord and Razer Chroma RVB as well as platforms like Steam and Xbox Game Pass to ensure Infinite takes advantage of the most each has to offer for PC players . Including a rich presence in Steam and deep integration with Discord , featuring support for in-game Discord server invites . Quoi de plus, all Razer customers will benefit from Halo Infinite’s integration of Razer Chroma RGB , with in-game events triggering unique peripheral lighting to correspond to the event . Whether you’ve just had your shields popped or fired your last SPNKR rocket , there’s a Chroma Effect that brings Halo Infinite to life .

Off the screen , we’ve partnered with brands that have decades of experience building hardware that lets players interact with the experiences they love . Razer, with their Chroma RGB Lighting Engine and world-class peripheral design , were the perfect partners to create an exclusive line of Halo-branded peripherals that players can use to add a Halo touch to their existing rig . Quoi de plus, for players building new machines , AMD was ideal partner to help power players’ Halo infini journey through their extremely capable AMD Ryzen and AMD Radeon product lines – including of course the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Halo Infinite Limited Edition graphics card .

En résumé, we at 343 Industries and our partners wanted to ensure that every piece of the PC experience had a Halo-touch to it . After today , we’re hoping you’re just as excited as we are to boot up Halo infini on a PC on December 8.

Rendez-vous sur le champ de bataille, Spartans!

Halo infini (Campaign)

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Campaign: Quand tout espoir est perdu et que le destin de l'humanité est en jeu, le Master Chief est prêt à affronter l'ennemi le plus impitoyable qu'il ait jamais affronté. Entrez dans l'armure du plus grand héros de l'humanité pour vivre une aventure épique et explorer l'échelle massive de l'anneau Halo. Pour vivre la campagne, acheter Halo Infinite (Campaign). Multiplayer: Multijoueur légendaire, Libéré: Le célèbre multijoueur de Halo revient, repensé et gratuit! Les mises à jour saisonnières font évoluer l'expérience au fil du temps avec des événements uniques, nouveaux modes et cartes, et contenu axé sur la communauté. Arène: Halo?revient à ses racines avec?débuts équitables, équipement sur carte, et escouades de 4 joueurs?à?offre?l'ultime?expérience de tireur d'arène.? Grande bataille d'équipe: Créez des possibilités de combat infinies en mélangeant et en associant une riche variété d'armes, des véhicules et de l'équipement pour faire l'expérience du chaos et du plaisir au sein d'une grande équipe qui englobe tout le spectre du bac à sable Halo. Personnalisation spartiate: Devenez un Spartan qui vous est propre grâce à un système de personnalisation riche et approfondi des joueurs. Gagnez et découvrez de nouveaux objets cosmétiques simplement en jouant en campagne ou en multijoueur. Ou obtenez encore plus de récompenses cosmétiques, achetez un Battle Pass qui n'expire jamais et débloquez du nouveau contenu à votre rythme. Jeux multi-générations et multi-plateformes: Halo Infinite offre une expérience incroyable sur la Xbox One et la famille de consoles plus récentes ainsi que sur PC avec des graphismes 4k époustouflants et un jeu multiplateforme de classe mondiale. Et, sur Xbox Series X ainsi que sur les PC pris en charge, profitez de fonctionnalités améliorées comme jusqu'à 120 images par seconde et des temps de chargement considérablement réduits, créant un gameplay fluide qui inaugure la prochaine génération de jeux.* *Jusqu'à 120 images par seconde et 4K Ultra HD disponibles sur les consoles Xbox Series X et les PC compatibles uniquement sur les cartes et modes pris en charge; téléviseur ou moniteur compatible requis.

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Ismaël Ferroukhi: Le Grand Voyage

The journey home

“Reda: Why didn’t you fly to Mecca? It’s a lot simpler. The Father: When the waters of the ocean rise to the heavens, they lose their bitterness to become pure again … Reda: What? The Father: The ocean waters evaporate as they rise to the clouds. And as they evaporate they become fresh. That’s why it’s better to go on your pilgrimage on foot than on horseback, better on horseback than by car, better by car than by boat, better by boat than by plane.”

LE GRAND VOYAGE by French-Moroccan auteur, Ismaël Ferroukhi (born 1962), is one of those rare cinematic events that leaves you weeping long after the final closing moments, when you realize that what you have just experienced is your own inner pilgrimage into the deepest chambers of your heart in humble homage to the puissance of human relationships, the potency of spiritual journeys and, above all, the power of eternal love.

The first ever fiction feature to be granted permission to film in Mecca, Le Grand Voyage explores the relationship between a devout Muslim immigrant Moroccan father (Mohamed Majd) and his secular French adolescent son, Réda (Nicolas Cazalé), as they set off en route from Provence, France, in a beat-up blue Peugeot to make the annual hajj or pilgrimage, travelling through Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria and Jordan before finally reaching Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia, where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon more than 1,400 years ago.

Forced to leave behind his girlfriend, Lisa, and abandon his impending Baccalauréat exams, Réda is seething with anger and annoyance at his autocratic father, who similarly feels frustrated by his son’s wayward view of life, their emotional distance and dissonance aptly displayed by the father always speaking in Maghrebi Arabic and the son always responding in Provençal French, despite the fact that both understand each other’s mother tongue.

Le Grand Voyage is not, however, an examination of the dichotomies of the spoken word; indeed, very little is actually said between the men as they forge their way through passport controls, bustling city streets and empty autoroutes that stretch for mile upon mile upon mile into the never-ending distance. Rather, it is the somatic exploration of all that is unsaid, expressed so compellingly through the nuanced facial gestures and subtle physical postures of the two principal protagonists.

Moreover, the film becomes replete with meaningful symbolism, pointing towards elements and archetypes deep within the psyche, that only sequences with minimal dialogue are able to reveal: a silent old woman in a black burqa slipping onto the back seat and accompanying the men for many hours at the start of their trip representing, according to the director, the shadow side of human nature; the orange passenger door of the blue Peugot automobile emblematic of the father’s passionate Muslim faith in contradistinction to his son’s cool agnosticism and ennui; Réda often arousing from sleep and rubbing his eyes, metaphorical of the various states of human consciousness through which he must pass until his final awakening and rebirth.

One of my favourite scenes is a dream sequence in the Syrian desert, in which Réda sees his father dressed as a goatherd, shepherding his flock over the dunes. Réda calls out to him but is ignored and then, to his horror, is pulled deep down into the sand. As he flails about in utter panic, he abruptly wakes up to see his father kneeling in prayer, his palms in supplication to Allah. The portentous significance is understood when we see another herd of goats being driven through the streets of Mecca under the moonlight when their journey has come to an end.

Indeed, Le Grand Voyage is a love letter to all that lies beneath the surface of things—feeling and emotion, faith and silence, the very unifying substratum of life itself and what it means to be human, all set against a passing backdrop of stunning European and Middle-Eastern scenery: snowy mountains and sapphire skies, shimmering deserts and setting suns.

Upon reaching Saudi Arabia, in a deeply poignant moment, Réda and his father sit side by side leaning against the car and express how much they have learnt from their communal journey. They also meet fellow hajjis, sharing food and stories of their trips. Despite the fact that Réda’s heart is opening up to his father’s religion, whilst the pilgrims pray on their prayer mats, we feel deeply moved by his divided loyalties as he writes his girlfriend’s name, Lisa, in the sand with his shoes.

At last, Mecca is in their sights. The call of the muezzin hypnotizes us into a heightened anticipation and thrill of the unknown. The father prepares himself for Ihram [a sacred state which a Muslim must enter in order to perform the hajj by performing cleansing rituals and wearing prescribed attire] and leaves for his pilgrimage to the Kaaba, leaving Réda to sleep in the car. In rare footage of thousands of white-robed Muslims descending upon the Great Mosque of which the director was granted filming rights, I am reminded of the full moon pradakshina around Mount Arunachala, such is the sheer density of humanity paying their reverential respects.

Later that evening, the hajjis return but Réda’s father is missing. The following morning, he searches in vain amidst a heaving sea of devotees, growing forever more anxious and frantic, finally being restrained and removed by security guards and taken away to a quiet, secluded room whereupon he discovers his father’s fate.

The final scenes are utterly heartbreaking and yet if we understand the inherent message of the Islamic teaching, the father does indeed find the peace and spiritual release he has been searching for. Even more significantly, Réda is completely transformed by the events of the hajj whereby his character metamorphosizes from feeling resentful, irate and rebellious into being compassionate, forgiving and loyal.

Moreover, as Fowzi Guerdjou’s musical score swells acoustically, along with our tear ducts, I similarly feel profoundly transformed by this mystical adventure into the deepest recesses of the soul. As with any holy expedition, we are forced to face the darkness within ourselves in order to facilitate the light.

Le Grand Voyage is thus the ultimate journey, transcending cultural barriers and filial boundaries, even the beliefs of faith itself, leading us unto the universality of the human spirit and the unity of immortal love.

“Labbayka Allāhumma Labbayk. Here I am at Thy service O Lord.”

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

Conclusion and Recommendations

To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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Grand Voyage

Vous cherchez peut-être : Le Grand Voyage (niveau de Halo 2) .

Le Grand Voyage ( Great Journey ), également appelé la Voie [2] ou le Chemin [3] ( The Path ), est la croyance soutenue par la première Alliance Covenante . Elle promet à ceux qui la suivent d'atteindre un état transcendant le physique pour s'élever au rang de dieu. La considérable sophistication des objets forerunners, qui les rend difficiles à comprendre et analyser, est propice à la spéculation et au dogme sur lesquels se construisent les croyances. [4]

• 1.1 Transcendance
• 1.2 Humains
• 1.4 Réalités
• 1.5 Dérivés
• 2.1 Origine
• 2.2 Expansion
• 2.3 Révélation
• 2.4 Guerre sainte
• 2.5 Disparition

Croyance [ modifier ]

Transcendance [ modifier ].

Le Grand Voyage se base sur l'idée que les Forerunners , également appelés « Ceux qui ont marché sur la Voie » ( Those Who Walked the Path ) [5] , auraient trouvé un moyen de transcender leur forme physique et de s'élever à un niveau d'existence supérieur, une croyance soutenue par l'absence de restes des Forerunners eux-mêmes. [3] Ces mêmes Forerunners auraient laissé derrière eux le moyen de parvenir à cet état, sous la forme des Halos , et seraient à même de guider ceux marchant dans leur pas, les « croyants », vers la réalisation de cette même transcendance.

La doctrine covenante commande l'étude des artefacts forerunners (appelés « reliques ») afin de découvrir l'emplacement des « anneaux sacrés », puis de les activer pour commencer le Grand Voyage vers ce nouvel état d'existence. Parmi ces reliques, les Oracles étaient considérés comme la voix des Forerunners eux-mêmes et les Hérauts bénis du Voyage [Note 1] ( Blessed Herald of the Journey ). [3] Entre-temps, les croyants doivent vouer un grand respect aux Forerunners et leur prouver leur bonne volonté afin qu'ils bénéficient de leur aide. Ce respect passe notamment par l'obéissance aux Prophètes , qui seraient les seuls habilités à transformer les reliques forerunners en technologies utilisables (bien qu'il soit connu qu'ils sont aidés par les Ingénieurs , mais il tenait du blasphème de le mentionner publiquement) et à même de découvrir les Halos et d'utiliser leur « lumière divine » pour échapper à une existence matérielle « condamnée » ( doomed ). [6] La cité sainte de Grande Bonté est également considérée comme un lieu de pèlerinage et chaque croyant souhaite s'y rendre un jour, bien que la distance entre les flottes et la cité mouvante rende ce pèlerinage coûteux. [7] L’« annihilation des indignes » ( annihilation of the contemptibles ), comme les humains , est un autre devoir à accomplir pour atteindre la transcendance. [8] Il était également considéré que tout soldat mort pour accomplir la volonté des Prophètes et défendre le Grand Voyage rejoindrait les vivants dans the march to glorious salvation (« la marche vers le glorieux salut »). [9] [10]

Dans les années précédant la guerre Humain contre Covenant , les Prophètes avaient progressivement adopté un point de vue plus pragmatique sur les croyances du Grand Voyage et accéléré l'accumulation de reliques. [6] Dans leur quête d'artéfacts, dont l'exploitation devait leur servir à se rapprocher des Halos, les Covenants considéraient qu'ils possédaient un droit de propriété divin sur l'espace tout entier, en tant qu'héritiers des Forerunners qui eux-mêmes contrôlaient toute la Voie lactée. [12] Les symboles forerunners eux-mêmes sont considérés comme sacrés, d'usage peu courant, et certains, comme les luminations des Luminaires , possèdent une signification si importante que leur usage est prohibé. [13] Le métal forerunner lui-même est sacré et même s'il n'est pas sous forme d'une relique, les croyants évitent de le toucher. [6]

Humains [ modifier ]

Toute personne ne partageant pas la croyance est considérée comme profane. La diversité religieuse de l'humanité et son acceptation de l'athéisme sont particulièrement outrageantes pour l'Alliance. [8]

L'espèce humaine a le statut particulier d'être entièrement composée d'impies faisant l'objet d'une guerre sainte. Les Démons sont des impies particulièrement puissants, et en tuer un apporte un grand honneur à son assassin. Certains Covenants pensent qu'il s'agit de créatures sans âme, des soldats morts au combat puis ressuscités. Les Spartans sont considérés comme tels. Ces derniers étant considérés comme hérétiques (ou « impurs » [14] , ou encore « apostats » [10] ), il est absolument proscrit d'utiliser leurs armes [15] et le simple fait de transporter leur cadavre est passible d'exécution, mais la maîtrise de leur langue est indispensable. [14] Certains Unggoys ont cependant été observés portant des ceintures de munitions humaines dérobées sur le champ de bataille. [16]

Tabous [ modifier ]

Créer une IA (appelé association d'intelligences ) est prohibé par la croyance du Grand Voyage, les Covenants sachant que le Parasite avait réussi à corrompre certaines des IA forerunners avant qu'ils ne soient détruits par les Halos en même temps que l'ascension des Forerunners. Ce péché était puni d'exécution et de damnation dans la vie suivante. [6]

Les modifications artisanales sur les armes covenantes, même lorsqu'elles permettent de les rendre plus efficaces, sont considérées comme de l'hérésie. [17] Cette interdiction est probablement à mettre en lien avec le monopole des Prophètes sur les technologies forerunners, dont sont issues les armes covenantes.

Le meurtre d'un autre covenant était passible d'exécution, car la victime n'étant pas morte en combattant les ennemis du Grand Voyage, son esprit ne pourra atteindre la transcendance durant l'ascension. [18]

Réalités [ modifier ]

La croyance du Grand Voyage se fourvoie sur le sort des Forerunners et l'objectif des Halos. Les Forerunners ont été décimés à l'issue de la guerre Forerunner contre Parasite , par les Halos eux-mêmes, dont le but est simplement de détruire toute matière biologique apte à servir d'hôte pour le Parasite , sans aucune forme de conservation ou de transcendance des organismes touchés.

Le Grand Voyage est donc un suicide collectif à l'échelle galactique, mais seule une minorité est avertie de ce fait avant le Grand Schisme . Une partie de cette population considère ce suicide, l'abandon de l'enveloppe corporelle, comme une étape obligatoire pour atteindre la transcendance et cache cette nécessité aux autres croyants pour éviter l'apparition de désaccords. C'est le cas des Hauts Prophètes de la Vérité , du Regret et de la Pitié , de Tartarus et vraisemblablement d'un petit groupe de Brutes . Les autres parties de la population averties taisent la vérité par peur de représailles, comme le Minister of Discovery [20] , ou décident de s'opposer publiquement à l'Alliance et sont catégorisées comme hérétiques , comme Fal 'Chavamee [21] et Sesa 'Refumee . [22]

Les San'Shyuums ont largement instrumentalisé le Grand Voyage pour établir leur contrôle sur les espèces inférieures de l'Alliance. Il est notamment écrit que « Quand le Grand Voyage commencera, nous marcherons tous sur la Voie », sans considération du mode de vie du croyant, autorisant ascètes comme hédonistes à atteindre la transcendance. [13]

Par ailleurs, bien qu'étant la religion de l'Alliance, tous ses membres n'y sont pas dévoués, en particulier les Lekgolos qui continuent à suivre leur culture antique et les Kig-Yars mercantiles et individualistes. Les pratiques elles-mêmes sont sujet d'oppositions parmi les croyants, notamment entre Prophètes et Élites, les seconds réfutant que les dieux puissent être honorés par la prière et les temples, autrement que par la conquête.

Dérivés [ modifier ]

Certaines croyances dérivées du Grand Voyage ont fait leur apparition au court de la dernière année de la guerre Humain contre Covenant , en 2552 .

Dans l' Installation 1-4 , Reff 'Talamee considéra que la raison pour laquelle il avait pu survivre dans la brutale société sangheilie malgré sa faiblesse était qu'il devait, grâce à l'armement forerunner présent, détruire les faux Prophètes et construire une nouvelle Alliance Covenante où il fédérerait l'intégralité des espèces de la galaxie, sans exception, afin de réaliser le Grand Voyage. Il fut tué par 686 Ebullient Prism peu après ses déclarations délirantes. [23]

Les Governors of Contrition étaient des extrémistes considérant tout artéfact comme absolument sacré, allant jusqu'à considérer le Parasite comme une forme de vie parfaite à laquelle il fallait se soumettre. [24]

Certaines sectes covenantes et les Serviteurs de la Vérité constante , s'ils ont abandonné leur soumission aux Prophètes, continuent d'adorer les Forerunners. [19]

Histoire [ modifier ]

Origine [ modifier ].

Ce sont les San'Shyuums qui conçurent la croyance du Grand Voyage, à une époque indéterminée. Elle peut dater de la guerre civile san'shyuum , ou bien des premières années du voyage des réformistes à bord du Cuirassé , et est vraisemblablement fondée sur des données concernant les Halos trouvés dans les systèmes de ce vaisseau forerunner, ou bien dans d'autres artéfacts sur Janjur Qom .

Expansion [ modifier ]

La première expansion notable de la croyance du Grand Voyage s'est produite suite à la guerre Prophète contre Élite . À son terme, les Élites se sont en effet convertis à cette croyance, s'alliant aux Prophètes dans leur quête des anneaux en tant que bras armé. L'expansion s'est par la suite étendue aux Lekgolos , qui permirent une étude plus poussée des artéfacts, aux Yanme'es , aux Kig-Yars , aux Unggoys et finalement aux Jiralhanaes . Certaines espèces comme les Brutes et les Grognards se sont montrées plus réceptives que d'autres à ces croyances, la culture primitive des premiers étant bien adaptée à la soumission à une doctrine religieuse autoritaire. On ignore si les Chasseurs et Drones portent une réelle attention à ces croyances, et il est certain qu'une partie des Rapaces ne sont pas croyants à cause de leur culture individualiste et mercantile.

Révélation [ modifier ]

Lorsque les Covenants analysèrent la colonie humaine d' Harvest en 2525 , leur luminaire indiqua une très grande quantité d'artéfacts à sa surface, ce qui poussa les Covenants à négocier avec les habitants pour prendre le contrôle de ces reliques. Deux Prophètes, le ministre de la Fortitude et le vice-ministre de la Quiétude‎ , virent dans cette découverte exceptionnelle une occasion de lancer un nouvel Âge de la Réclamation , tout en se proclamant Hauts Prophètes par un jeu politique. Les deux Prophètes rencontrèrent donc le Philologue , afin d'obtenir une audience avec l'Oracle de Grande Bonté pour qu'il leur donne sa bénédiction quant à leur nouveau statut.

Quand le Philologue entra les données des multiples artéfacts dans la matrice de l'Oracle, celui-ci se réactiva. En fait un fragment de Mendicant Bias , celui-ci leur révéla qu'ils avaient mal interprété les symboles du luminaire et que ce qu'ils considéraient comme des artéfacts étaient en fait les habitants, détectés comme des Dépositaires , et donc des descendants des Forerunners .

Cette révélation laissa penser aux trois Prophètes que les humains seraient des Forerunners qui n'auraient pas participé au Grand Voyage initial, ce qui était dangereux pour la position des San'Shyuums. En effet, ils jouissaient d'une grande puissance sur les autres espèces en tant que Prophètes, et celles-ci les quitteraient pour aller vénérer les humains s'ils apprenaient leur filiation. Fortitude et Quiétude, entraînant le Philologue avec eux, mirent leur plan à exécution et devinrent les Hauts Prophètes de la Vérité, du Regret et de la Pitié, et proclamèrent l'espèce humaine entière comme impie, les accusant d'avoir détruit des reliques.

Guerre sainte [ modifier ]

La guerre sainte dura vingt-sept ans au cours desquels l'Alliance Covenante tenta de causer le génocide des impies. Dans le même temps, la recherche des Halos continua, avec notamment la découverte de l' artéfact de Sigma Octanus IV , qui fut récupérée par l' UNSC avant que les Covenants ne puissent s'en emparer. Cet artéfact allait conditionner la découverte du premier Halo en septembre 2552 , lorsque l' IA Cortana réussit à convertir les symboles de l'artéfact en coordonnées stellaires et transporta l' UNSC Pillar of Autumn près de l'installation, suivi de la flotte de Particular Justice . [25]

Malgré l'importance de l'évènement, l'Alliance rencontra des problèmes d'organisation lorsque les pouvoirs militaires et religieux s'opposèrent au cours de la bataille de l'Installation 04 , Thel 'Vadamee tenant en priorité à éliminer les humains, et le Prophète de l'Intendance à préserver l'installation. [26] Les Covenants durent rapidement faire face à la déception d'avoir perdu l'anneau sacré lors de sa destruction, rejetant la faute sur 'Vadamee. [22] Peu après la destruction de l'anneau, 343 Guilty Spark révéla à Sesa 'Refumee, alors envoyé en reconnaissance dans une mine de gaz de Threshold , le véritable but de l'anneau, provoquant la sécession de ce groupe [27] qui tenta de révéler la vérité avant d'être détruit par 'Vadamee, nommé Arbiter suite à sa disgrâce.

Un nouveau Halo, l' Installation 05 , fut découvert peu de temps après par les Covenants, et presque activé au cours de la bataille de l'Installation 05 . [22]

Disparition [ modifier ]

Les premières tensions au sein de l'alliance ayant mené au Grand Schisme n'étaient au départ pas religieuses et ne concernaient que l'opposition quasi-innée entre Élites et Brutes, l'élément déclencheur étant le changement de la Garde . Mais lorsque, durant la bataille de l'Installation 05, le Fossoyeur révéla à 'Vadamee que les révélations de 'Refumee étaient fondées, celui-ci utilisa ces informations pour monter son espèce contre les Covenants, allant jusqu'à s'allier avec les humains pour détruire l'Alliance et l'empêcher d'activer les Halos. [22] Cette coalition était d'autant plus nécessaire que durant la bataille de la Terre , les Covenants parvinrent à exhumer le Portail et à rejoindre l' Arche , afin de profiter du stand-by instauré sur toutes les installations suite à l'annulation du tir de l'Installation 05 pour activer en même temps tous les Halos.

C'est au cours de la bataille de l'Arche que le dernier des Hauts Prophètes, Vérité, fut tué et que l'Alliance fut détruite en même temps que la menace de l'Arche fut écartée au terme du raid de l'Installation 08 . [28]

La cuisante autant que brusque défaite de l'Alliance, couplée à la révélation de la véritable nature du Grand Voyage provoqua l'abandon de cette religion par toutes les espèces à l'exception vraisemblable des San'Shyuums eux-mêmes. Si considérer les Forerunners comme des dieux est toujours une composante de la religion de certains Sangheilis comme les Serviteurs de la Vérité constante , toute croyance d'une transcendance par un mécanisme forerunner a disparue à l'exception des Keepers of the One Freedom , [29] au sein desquels certains humains y croient. [30]

Divers [ modifier ]

• Les textes saints Covenants sont appelés « Saintes Écritures » ( Holy Scriptures [6] ou Holy Writs [31] ). Ils commandent la signification donnée aux sites [32] et au matériel issu des Forerunners. [31]
• Un monde sur lequel se trouvent une ou plusieurs reliques est un reliquaire ( reliquary ). [33]
• Le terme « Grand Voyage » a été employé par l' Isodidacte dans le septième terminal de Halo 3 et Joseph Staten dans une interview pour décrire la disparition des Forerunners.

Notes [ modifier ]

• ↑ Traduit par Hérauts du Voyage dans la version française du roman Halo : Contact Harvest .

Sources [ modifier ]

• ↑ Halo 3 , Autoroute de Tsavo
• ↑ Halo 2 , niveau L'Hérétique
• ↑ 3,0 3,1 et 3,2 Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 16
• ↑ Bungie.net - The Covenant Primer
• ↑ Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 14
• ↑ 6,0 6,1 6,2 6,3 et 6,4 Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 12
• ↑ Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 18
• ↑ 8,0 et 8,1 Halo : Silent Storm , ch. 9
• ↑ Halo : Reach , armure Mineur (« Qui suit la voie bénie trouvera le salut… même dans la mort. »)
• ↑ 10,0 et 10,1 Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter
• ↑ Halo Wars Launch Site , Covenants
• ↑ Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 3
• ↑ 13,0 et 13,1 Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 9
• ↑ 14,0 et 14,1 Halo Wars , Chronologie, 2524
• ↑ Halo : Ghosts of Onyx , ch. 23
• ↑ Halo : Parasite , ch. 1, p. 44 (2013)
• ↑ Halo 5 : Guardians , REQ Card Fléau Ardent
• ↑ Halo : Rise of Atriox , n°2
• ↑ 19,0 et 19,1 Halo : Les Mondes de verre , ch. 1
• ↑ Halo : Evolutions , Wages of Sin
• ↑ Halo Legends : Le duel
• ↑ 22,0 22,1 22,2 et 22,3 Halo 2
• ↑ Halo : Blood Line , n°5
• ↑ Halo : Les Fantômes d'Onyx , ch. 22
• ↑ Halo : La Chute de Reach
• ↑ Halo : Parasite , Addenda
• ↑ Halo : Combat Evolved Anniversary , terminal 11
• ↑ Halo : Shadows of Reach
• ↑ Halo : Retribution , ch. 7
• ↑ 31,0 et 31,1 Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 6
• ↑ Halo 2 , Description de Relique
• ↑ Halo : Contact Harvest , ch. 8
• Halo : Contact Harvest
• Halo : Glasslands
• Halo Encyclopedia
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Apr 24 2017

City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Moscow

The exhibition of French prominent architect Le Corbusier, held in The Pushkin Museum, brings together the different facets of his talent. Source: ITAR-TASS / Stanislav Krasilnikov

The largest Le Corbusier exhibition in a quarter of a century celebrates the modernist architect’s life and his connection with the city.

Given his affinity with Moscow, it is perhaps surprising that the city had never hosted a major examination of Le Corbusier’s work until now. However, the Pushkin Museum and the Le Corbusier Fund have redressed that discrepancy with the comprehensive exhibition “Secrets of Creation: Between Art and Architecture,” which runs until November 18.

Presenting over 400 exhibits, the exhibition charts Le Corbusier’s development from the young man eagerly sketching buildings on a trip around Europe, to his later years as a prolific and influential architect.

The exhibition brings together the different facets of his talent, showing his publications, artwork and furniture design alongside photographs, models and blueprints of his buildings.

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Irina Antonova, director of the Pushkin Museum, said, “It was important for us to also exhibit his art. People know Le Corbusier the architect, but what is less well know is that he was also an artist. Seeing his art and architecture together gives us an insight into his mind and his thought-processes.”

What becomes obvious to visitors of the exhibition is that Le Corbusier was a man driven by a single-minded vision of how form and lines should interact, a vision he was able to express across multiple genres.

The upper wings of the Pushkin Museum are separated by the central stairs and two long balconies. The organizers have exploited this space, allowing comparison of Le Corbusier’s different art forms. On one side there are large paintings in the Purist style he adapted from Cubism, while on the other wall there are panoramic photographs of his famous buildings.

Le Corbusier was a theorist, producing many pamphlets and manifestos which outlined his view that rigorous urban planning could make society more productive and raise the average standard of living.

It was his affinity with constructivism, and its accompanying vision of the way architecture could shape society, which drew him to visit the Soviet Union, where, as he saw it, there existed a “nation that is being organized in accordance with its new spirit.”

The exhibition’s curator Jean-Louis Cohen explains that Le Corbusier saw Moscow as “somewhere he could experiment.” Indeed, when the architect was commissioned to construct the famous Tsentrosoyuz Building, he responded by producing a plan for the entire city, based on his concept of geometric symmetry.

Falling foul of the political climate

He had misread the Soviet appetite for experimentation, and as Cohen relates in his book Le Corbusier, 1887-1965, drew stinging attacks from the likes of El Lissitsky, who called his design “a city on paper, extraneous to living nature, located in a desert through which not even a river must be allowed to pass (since a curve would contradict the style).”

Not to be deterred, Le Corbusier returned to Moscow in 1932 and entered the famous Palace of the Soviets competition, a skyscraper that was planned to be the tallest building in the world.

This time he fell foul of the changing political climate, as Stalin’s growing suspicion of the avant-garde led to the endorsement of neo-classical designs for the construction, which was ultimately never built due to the Second World War.

Situated opposite the proposed site for the Palace of the Soviets, the exhibition offers a tantalizing vision of what might have been, presenting scale models alongside Le Corbusier’s plans, and generating the feeling of an un-built masterpiece.

Despite Le Corbusier’s fluctuating fortunes in Soviet society, there was one architect who never wavered in his support . Constructivist luminary Alexander Vesnin declared that the Tsentrosoyuz building was the "the best building to arise in Moscow for over a century.”

The exhibition sheds light on their professional and personal relationship, showing sketches and letters they exchanged. In a radical break from the abstract nature of most of Le Corbusier’s art, this corner of the exhibition highlights the sometimes volatile architect’s softer side, as shown through nude sketches and classical still-life paintings he sent to Vesnin.

“He was a complex person” says Cohen. “It’s important to show his difficult elements; his connections with the USSR, with Mussolini. Now that relations between Russia and the West have improved, we can examine this. At the moment there is a new season in Le Corbusier interpretation.” To this end, the exhibition includes articles that have never previously been published in Russia, as well as Le Corbusier’s own literature.

Completing Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Russia is a preview of a forthcoming statue, to be erected outside the Tsentrosoyuz building. Even if she couldn’t quite accept his vision of a planned city, Moscow is certainly welcoming him back.

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