Spring Blooms in Russia

(WARNING: POST ABOUT FLOWERS)

Finally, after the longest winter in the history of winters passes in Russia, spring arrived and was certainly worth the wait, as it gifted the world a multitude of gorgeous blossoms.

As my mom and I strolled though out Moscow and the neighboring town of Krasnogorsk, the sights had to be documented. 

(P.S. Does my mom look like the sculpture lady? I think so!)

"Cheremuha" or European Bird Cherry is the most fragrant of the flowering shrubs, and its scent is the definition of a true spring in Moscow. 

"Anutini Glazki" (literal translation: Anuta's Little Eyes) or Pansies are often used to add bursts of color and line the banks of the Moscow River.

"Podsnezhnik" or Snow Drops - not the ordinary white coloring, but still in the family

If there was a way to enlarge this picture any more, I would because this is my favorite flower that blooms in Russia - "Siren'" or Syringa (from the Lilac family). Not only is the gentle purple color breath-taking, the fragrance is unbeatably delightful, and the multitude of little flowers that make up each 'bunch' are absolutely riveting.

Classic Cherry Blossoms that are prevalent in California are also found in Russia. 

But unlike most of California, Russia is very humid and therefore lush, allowing for the growth of little woodland plants and flowers such as these ones.

This lush forest is adjacent to my Grandmother Lilya's house in Krasnogorsk. That vibrant green color is the true hue of the leaves - it's incredible how much of a difference a humid climate makes to the coloring of the vegetation. 

And these cute little woodland flowers and clovers grow in that forest, which has a path right to my grandmother's house. It's a very peaceful and pleasant walk through the forest, especially since you are immersed in such beauty.