Jurong Junior College

At GuLag Museum

This guard tower prevents you from experiencing freedom. However, being sent to concentration camps was actually akin to receiving a death sentence as inmates could never leave these camps. FYI, this is just a replica of the actual concentration camp.

This painting depicts Stalin, the mastermind behind the concentration camps. The Russian words means "Stalin's Shadow Lasts More Than a Century." This statement refers to the long-lasting impact of concentration camps, not only to the victims but also those families left behind.

Can you imagine that people in this era suffered a constant fear when night came. It was because victims were usually arrested at night. This painting shows a family watching their father taken away by Stalin's secret police (NKVD) and they could not do anything to stop them.

In the concentration camps, prisoners who misbehaved were put in these isolation cells. They could not even lie down on the floor to rest. Imagine the harsh conditions the prisoners experienced at that time.

Done By Group 4: Philip, Uyen, An, Alan, Tee Yang, Meng Yao

Replica of a concentration camp at the Gulag Museum. Behind the watch tower are the famous political figures who were killed in the camps.

Barbed Wires align the entrance of the museum, serving as a somber reminder of the harsh reality of the camps.

A newly arrived prisoner reporting to the NKVD (Stalin's Secret Police) officer awaits in anguish for his sentence.

This oil painting in the museum depicts the climate of fear then - where prisoners get dragged out in the middle of the night, to be either killed or brought to concentration camps.

"Point No. 9". - an assembly point before Stalin’s prisoners are dispatched to the different concentration camps.

Stalin and the Head of NKVD (Stalin's Secret Police), Ezhov. This painting highlights the millions of people who were persecuted under their rule.

Izmailovsky souvenir market

This is the entrance of the Izmailovsky souvenir market and the entrance fee is 10 Rubles (about S$0.50)

We are amazed with the elaborate and unique architecture, which is distinctive from all other flea markets in russia. These flea markets are similar to Singapore's 'Pasar malam'.

Matryoshka dolls

Ushankar hats

Russian dolls

Toys

CCCP products

Crystals with famous Russian icons

Weapons

Russian watches

Russian folk costumes
This market sells traditional russian products ranging from the famous Matryoshka dolls, Ushankar hats to the Russian folk costumes.
Prices here are reasonable and best of all, negeotiable. A must-go for Singaporeans to exercise their bargaining skills!

This is a typical bargaining scene in Russian flea markets. which is not a common sight in Singapore's "Pasar malam". Unfortunately, bargaining is not extended to Russian food.

By Group 1: Randy, Wenqi, Zhen Yuan, Michelle, Pei Qin

All that glitters really is gold! Autumn leaves in Moscow transform the city into a lovely golden hue.

Guns store at the Izmailovsky Souvenir Market – James Bond you’d better watch out!

Machine guns and artillery are a common sight in Russian flea markets – a testament to their long history of war.

No matter how the spelling differs, there's always a KFC or McDonalds around – a clear sign of Globalisation.

Fruits Stalls at Pushkin Sqaure

Juicy and succulent Russian Grapes from Pushkin Square!

This was our daily experience while in Moscow.

It came to a point when we did not ask our tour guide how far was the next destination but how long it would take us to get there.

Generally the less time spent on the roads, the better.

Although Certificates of Entitlement (COE) and Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) may not be welcomed by motorists in Singapore, we understand why these measures are implemented in ensuring smooth traffic before Singapore roads become mega-carparks like Moscow.