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Chrysler voyager 1996 3.3i v6, chrysler voyager 1996 3.3 petrol description.

Minivan / MPV Chrysler Voyager 1996 3.3i V6 has been produced from January, 1999 to March, 2001. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.3 litres , which produces power of 156 horsepower on 4850 rpm and torque 275 Nm (Newton metres) on 3250 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain ( What is an engine chain and belt?  ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres . It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. More engine specs  This Chrysler Voyager 3.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres .

Chrysler Voyager 1996 3.3i V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears. Chrysler Voyager 1996 3.3i V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.7 seconds . The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h .

The fuel consumption of this Chrysler Voyager 1996 3.3i V6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.2 litres per 100km (8.2 km/l) . Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons , which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

Chrysler Voyager safety

During safety testing Chrysler Voyager has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level . Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Chrysler Voyager is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Chrysler Voyager got one star.

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1999 Voyager 3.3 engine stalling while driving - engine just shuts off

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This is a new-to-me Voyager. The stalls don't seem associated with hitting big bumps, accelerating or braking. They can occur when stopped at a light or while driving. I will be driving and when the car dies -- often I won't notice until I go to accelerate or brake. The radio stays on continuously as does the headlight - there is no violent shaking/sputtering/coughing. Just suddenly you have no power steering or brakes. The red oil can light on the dash goes on. When you stop the vehicle and put it in Park, the van will start right up and immediately die again, over and over. The only way that I can get it moving is to immediately rev the engine, and keep it revving while I pop it into drive, then it will stay on, at least for a while. There are no lights coming on on the dash - MIL or CEL To me, it seems like a bad sensor -- not the fuel pump which I originally suspected. Any thoughts about the MAP sensor or Mass Airflow sensor? thanks  

Even though there is no CEL try using a scanner on it just for grins. It might show something. Typical things for your sort of symptom are the Crank sensor or Cam sensor. However, since you can feather the throttle and keep it running, I would suspect a fuel delivery issue and be focused on the fuel pump. If you have over 100k miles on it and the pump has never been changed, it would not be a terrible move to just get it replaced. Otherwise, you can put a fuel pressure gauge on the injector line and measure it.  

Your foot can be off the gas many times while driving. Happening ONLY when your foot is OFF the gas? The Idle Air Control (IAC) circuit jumps at me. It opens an air port downstream of the throttle plate in the throttle body to bypass air past the plate anytime it's closed to maintain idle rpm while slowing and stopping at a stop light or when entering an off ramp, etc. If the idle drops and doesn't recover when you turn on the A/C it's another sign there is a problem in that circuit. The port could be clogged, the IAC valve could be binding or dead, wiring from the PCM could be damaged or the PCM could be on vacation. Many times it's just a clogged port easily remedied by cleaning the throttle body.  

Hi RIP: You make an excellent point about which I was going to clarify. The engine shutoff while driving occurs only when I'm coasting and my foot is off the gas pedal...along with when idling at a stop light. I'll follow up on your recommendations. Thanks !  

EGR valve sticking open can do it as well. Mine did this, never set a code.  

May be a good idea to clean out the throttle body.  

Is cleaning out the throttle body something a non-professional mechanic should undertake? Thanks  

Its super easy to do on these vans. Just buy a spray can of throttle body cleaner (less than $10). Get a couple rags and see video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41yFXjibtLY  

Do not use brake cleaner,it contains chloride wich is corrosive. Use throttle body cleaner. Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App  

I had a very similar issue, it ended up being the IAC.  

My van would stall without warning.. no check engine light though or codes. Finally decided to clean my map sensor and the stalling stopped but the check engine light went on.Decided to buy a new map sensor and stalling issues have stopped and check engine light doesn't go on. A bad map sensor will stall your vehicle so try changing that out, it is an easy part to change and runs around 45 dollars. It only took me two years of researching online and changing out various parts to finally figure this might be the problem so I hope this helps.  

Can be tested using a multimeter and hand vacuum pump. Check it hot and cold.  

Some new information from owner: The problem is occurring mostly when the engine isn't fully warmed up. Wasn't a dirty throttle body...that was cleaned obviously by the previous owner. Another mechanic thinks it's the idle control motor, much mounts directly to the underside of the throttle body. Lyonkster, is that what you meant in your post?  

Larry Slotnick said: Another mechanic thinks it's the idle control motor, much mounts directly to the underside of the throttle body. Lyonkster, is that what you meant in your post? Click to expand...

The throttle body was already cleaned by previous owner. Replaced the Idle Control Motor and the problem is solved. Had a mechanic do the job for around $250  

Hey All - Recently, a friend of mine just purchased a 2000 Town & Country LXi with the 3.8L motor with approximately 138k on the clock. It appears to have this issue while driving, occasionally it will just shut off while coasting, never when the gas is being applied. I tried cleaning out the throttle body exactly as the video that was posted earlier suggested, but it made no difference. I'm not really sure how to clean the Idle Air Control valve without dismantling the entire intake manifold and removing the throttle body and IAC module, at which point, I should probably just replace it. Is there any way I can better narrow down if the problem is a bad EGR valve, bad IAC motor, or bad MAP sensor. Short of buying and replacing all three of those parts, I'm not really sure what else to do. I'm not getting anything via the key dance, but the van is really hard to start in the morning when it isn't warmed up, once the engine is warm, it starts up fine, though will still randomly shut off- no sputtering though, just like as if someone turned the key.  

I'm asking a question: is there somebody here on the forum fixed an engine problem just by cleaning the throttle body ? Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App  

Well, jee34, I have cleaned my throttle body twice & replaced couple sensors. It runs better, but it still shuts off while slowing or stopped. :angry: I am hoping to get to the culprit soon. :nut: Chrylser1924, please let us know if you discover the issue with yours.  

My answer, but same problem. Please post if anyone figures it out.  

So you'll have paper debris mixed with your oil. ???? Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App  

No, since the crank sensor reads the ring on the flexplate. It falls harmlessly into the bellhousing/torque converter area where there is no fluid.  

Yes you are right,i thought i was those ones directly sensing the crankshaft.My mistake. Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App  

Can someone refresh my memory as to where the crank sensor is located? I have the van in my possession once again so I can take a peek...  

At the top of the bellhousing right behind the engine block, back side of engine.  

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1999 Chrysler Voyager 3.3 overheating on freeway

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I just joined this forum out of desperation. I have a 1999 Chrysler Voyager with the 3.3 V6 that ONLY overheats on the freeway. The van has 139,000 original miles. Rebuilt trans. Runs perfect.....except for this new issue. What I have done: 1) Replaced thermostat. 2) Replaced temp sending unit. 3) Fan control module. The fans cycle on and off while idling in the driveway. In others words, I can start the van, and it will sit and run for an hour and the temp gauge goes halfway and stops. Fans turn on and off. No problem. But get on the freeway and after 5 minutes the gauge goes to hot....maxed out. I turn on the heater full blast and the temp starts to go down. WTF is going on? There's no water in the oil and no oil in the water (coolant). I don't believe it has a blown head gasket. The only things I can think of now is: 1) Defective radiator? 2) Defective water pump? 3) partially clogged catalytic convertor? I read somewhere that Chrysler had an issue with bad radiators? Have any of you seen a problem like this? Thanks, Moparfreak.  

Moparfreak said: . . . The fans cycle on and off while idling in the driveway. In others words, I can start the van, and it will sit and run for an hour and the temp gauge goes halfway and stops. Fans turn on and off. No problem. But get on the freeway and after 5 minutes the gauge goes to hot....maxed out. I turn on the heater full blast and the temp starts to go down. . . . .. Click to expand...

The radiator fans shouldn't even be necessary at higher speeds with the air blowing through the radiator. Squeeze the lower hose. There may be a spring inside to keep it from collapsing. As Allan suggests, the radiator may be plugged or restricted. If the scale is hard enough, this won't flush out and the radiator should be replaced. Use only the recommended coolant and soft/distilled water.  

Classic signs of a scaled up/partially clogged radiator. The radiator is no longer able to effectively remove enough heat. Replace the radiator. May want to consider new hoses/clamps and definitely fresh mix of 50/50 coolant/distilled water. While you're at it might as well flush the system with a product such as Prestone SuperFlush and make sure the heater core is not clogged.  

I would look at the hose first, then try a flush. Radiators are cheap and not that hard to swap out. Is the front of the radiator clear of debris? Amazing how much a bunch of bugs and such can screw it up! They make special “combs” or brushes for cleaning the front of a radiator without disturbing the fins, as I recall. Did anyone ever dump a sealant like Bar's Leak into the radiator?  

Being a cross-flow radiator, it's impossible to see the cooling tubes. Radiators are cheap enough. I'll try that. I read somewhere that there is a plastic plate inside one of the tanks that can break with age and turn sideways.....partially blocking some of the tubes. A design flaw. Anyone heard of that? Moparfreak  

Moparfreak said: I read somewhere that there is a plastic plate inside one of the tanks that can break with age and turn sideways.....partially blocking some of the tubes. A design flaw. Anyone heard of that? Click to expand...

Why would it be impossible to see cooling tubes for a cross-flow radiator? Should not matter whether they are horizontal or vertical. Look to see if the fins are missing.  

The radiator fill cap is on the driver side of the radiator in the engine compartment. With the cap removed you would expect to see the end of the tubes and any corrosion / plugging if present. But the driver side header tank contains the transmission oil to water heat exchanger. It blocks view of the radiator end tubes. That is the situation with my 2000 Grand Voyager.  

Take a look at the radiator core. Is it turning green from corrosion. I agree with Bob see if any fins are missing or are falling down and blocking airflow through the radiator.  

The radiator looks perfect. All the fins are perfect.....nothing clogging the fins as the A/C condensor is in front of the radiator. The A/C condensor shows some bent fins, a few bugs and fine pebbles, but it isn't clogged by any means. Moparfreak  

When my '92 Acclaim began to overheat at highway speeds (normal at idle) the exterior looked fine. No fins missing. Looked okay when looking at the interior via the cap opening. Could just see a bit of scaling. Replaced it anyway. Operation went back to normal.  

I tried to observe the cooling tubes but like what was posted above, the internal trans fluid heat exchanger is in the way. Moparfreak  

Sitting at idle, very low heat load, that is why the fan cycling on and off keeps it perfectly cool.... ...the fan is the key to keeping the motor cool in this condition... Stop and go traffic, high and low loads on the motor, when the load is high the engine rpm is also, turning the water pump faster..... ....the water pump is key to keeping the motor cool in this condition.... Cruising at highway speed is fairly heavy load, the motor will produce a good amount of heat, and in top gear the engine is turning slowly and thus the water pump is also, but your also producing a very strong flow of cool air through the radiator..... ....a good working radiator, that cools the coolant down the most is key in this condition..... Every time I've had high coolant temps just while cruising at highway speeds, it was a bad radiator, usually clogged.... I've had headgasket leaks cause the engine to run hot cruising at highway speed, but it also cause the engine to run hot at other times also, and it would be inconsistent, very puzzling when the only thing wrong is combustion gases leaking into the water jacket, sometimes run hot, sometimes cool in any condition..... .....I couldn't figure out why there was carbon floating in the coolant, then one morning I had a massive steam cloud out the exhaust..... The modern radiators are aluminum cores with plastic tanks crimped onto the end, it makes for very cheap but very cooling efficient radiators.... ....but the seal at the crimp to hold on the plastic tanks is a weak spot prone to failure.... ...that is why you hear a lot of complaints about radiators for all the manufacturers.... ....I'm not aware of the radiators being any worse for Chrysler than the others, they all don't last as long as most people expect they should..... Throw in the state of the aftermarket and even manufacturers changing around anti-freezes, the aftermarket not identifying what kind of antifreeze they are selling, even making ridiculous claims like there anti-freeze can mix with any other anti-freeze and is for all vehicles, its all a mess and many people are mixing incompatible anti-freezes in their cooling systems that can gunk up or form deposits that clog radiators....  

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Chrysler Voyager 3 (1996-2000) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chrysler Voyager 3 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The second table contains all torque spec values I could find.

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Replacing Crankshaft Position Sensor on 3.3 (with pictures)

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sometimes, it is very tight and hard to remove.  

Twist the sensor in the bore as you pull outward, it gets tight due to build up on the in-board end of the sensor.  

okay got the sensors for the crankshaft and the camshaft, the camshaft is right in the front of the engine...but I can't find the crankshaft. Will I need to jack the car up & take a wheel off? Or is it simpler than that. I look at the 3.3 explanation but still couldn't find it. Sorry to keep on bothering you all.  

Its pretty high up and not that easy to get to on a 3.5 from the top and iv done it twice. I did them both from under the car with it jacked up but i left the wheel on just tuned all the way to the right.  

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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.

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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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