Goodbye, Moscow: The Maxim Litvinov Embarks on its 2024 Final Journey

September 21, 2024, was a sunny autumn day in Moscow as the Maxim Litvinov prepared to set sail on its final voyage of the season. The passengers, a mix of seasoned travelers and first-time cruisers, gathered on the decks, eager to begin their journey. As the ship cast off from the pier of the North River Terminal, a subdued horn blast echoed across the water, a farewell to the city. For the passengers, the excitement of the journey was palpable. Now, as the ship glided smoothly out of the terminal, they were eager to see what the rest of the journey had in store. The captain stood on the bridge, his eyes fixed on the horizon as he guided the ship out of the city. He knew that the journey ahead would be long and arduous, but he was confident in the abilities of his crew and the ship. As the Maxim Litvinov disappeared around the bend in the river, the city seemed to return to its usual rhythm, the sounds of traffic and construction filling the air once more. But for those on board, the journey had just begun, a journey that would take them to new and exciting destinations, but also one that would mark the end of the ship’s time in Moscow for the year. The ship’s horn blew one final time, a low, mournful sound that seemed to echo across the water, a farewell to the city, and a hello to the adventures that lay ahead. The Maxim Litvinov was on its way, bound for distant shores, and a new chapter in its storied history. It would not return to Moscow again this year, but the memories of its time in the city would stay with its passengers forever. As the ship sailed into the distance, the passengers gathered at the rail, watching as the Moscow skyline receded into the distance. They knew that they were in for an adventure. And as the Maxim Litvinov disappeared into the horizon, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for what lay ahead. Shooting date: September 21, 2024. Location: Moscow, The Khimki Reservoir. m/s Maxim Litvinov aka Kandinsky Prestige, aka Vasiliy Kandinski Project: 302 Built in: 1991