Historical Week in Russia

This has been an historical week here in Russia. Yesterday, Russia inaugurated its third president and head of state - Dmitry Medvedev. Today, Vladimir Putin assumed the role of prime minister (head of government). Below is a YouTube clip of the inaugural ceremonies with all the pomp and circumstance.

Tomorrow will be another history making day here. For the first time since the demise of the Soviet Union, there will be military parade passing through the Red Square - or as one American put it, "to take the old hardward out for a spin."

Back at the section of town where the seminary is located, there will be a fireworks display along the Moscow river. Although I won't be there this year, I've seen it in the past and it is quite the show.