XXXIV + 

But they draw near. Before them, lo! + 

White Moscow raises her old spires, + 

Whose countless golden crosses glow + 

As with innumerable fires. + 

Ah! brethren, what was my delight + 

When I yon semicircle bright + 

Of churches, gardens, belfries high + 

Descried before me suddenly! + 

Moscow, how oft in evil days, + 

Condemned to exile dire by fate, + 

On thee I used to meditate! + 

Moscow! How much is in the phrase + 

For every loyal Russian breast! + 

How much is in that word expressed! + 