After one of my best experiences of the year shooting in Saint-Petersburg, it was a difficult follow for my next stop in Russia’s capital. Still, Moscow doesn’t disappoint. While not as photogenic of a city as Saint-Petersburg (not many are), Moscow brings a bigger mix of urban, cosmopolitan city with a blend of European influence and Russian character that brings its own atmosphere. At over 12 million people, Moscow is the second largest city in Europe by population, and it can feel even bigger.
So here’s 33 photos that I was able to capture during my time in Moscow…
33 Street Photography Photos from Moscow
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For more info on Moscow, be sure to check out my first impressions from a street photographer’s perspective. And stay tuned for one of my City Street Photography Guides to Moscow.
Have you photographed Moscow before or do you plan on it someday? Let me know about it in the comments below!
And let me know which photos you like best too!
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I’ve looked at the first one so many times yet still don’t understand it :D
Great collection Forrest, thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Jacint! Ha, yes, I was happier with how that one came out when I looked at it later. About the only time catching someone as their eyes shut kinda works. Cheers!
This is the scene from old and famous Russian comedy “Kidnapping in Caucasian style” on the standing board in 1st picture. There should be three heroes but central one removed by photoshop. You can stand in the middle and make a photo
Thanks for sharing your powerfull photos from Moscow
I have plan to have some street photography there, maybe at the end of July
given that russia was a Communist country someday and today it has Orthodox population, how was the feedback of people, police and etc to the camera and street photography
does it need a license or some govermental permissions to do street photography?!
thanls
Thanks for the comment and kind words. I’ve spent a good amount of time photographing in Russia now and have never had a problem. You don’t need a license or permission and I’d say candid photography in Russia is easier than most places. People don’t tend to care much and just live their lives. As for police, that can be different, they usually don’t like it, but that’s true in most countries today. You should have a great time with street photography in Russia, good luck and enjoy!