Cemeteries to visit Russia

Originally outside the city, Vagankovskoye is associated with the Moscow plague epidemic of 1771, which killed thousands. This cemetery is off the beaten track, but is a regular walk for Muscovites. There are graves of many idols: Vladimir Vyssotsky, Bulat Okudzava, Sergei Essenin and many other famous Soviet musicians, poets and actors. On the other side of the street is the Armenian cemetery with its shimmering colors and soft blues. It is worth a visit.