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[url=http://www.moscow-city.ru]Moscow[/url] ([wiki=6777b01110836f77ba72e2ec0c0d5b31]Russian[/wiki]: Москва) is the 860 year-old capital of [wiki=5feb168ca8fb495dcc89b1208cdeb919]Russia[/wiki]. A truly iconic, global city, Moscow has played a central role in the development of Russia and the world. For many, the sight of the Kremlin complex in the centre of the city is still loaded with symbolism and history. Moscow was the capital of the former [wiki=984ccfaa46f148114859fe299c2de4db]Soviet Union[/wiki] and signs of its previous life are very visible even now. Yet, there's more to Russia and its capital than just memories of the USSR. Architectural gems from the time of the Russian Empire are still dotted throughout Moscow, whilst signs of modern Tsars (or at least people with similar levels of wealth) abound.

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Moscow is the financial and political centre of Russia and the countries formerly comprising the Soviet Union. It has a population of around 13 million and an area of 2,511km² after an expansion in 2012. One-tenth of all Russian citizens live in the Moscow metropolitan area. Moscow is the second most populous city in Europe, after [wiki=0ef8f876d62a45352e28410454e3634b]Istanbul[/wiki]. Moscow is in the UTC+3 time zone; there is no daylight saving time.

The Moskva River bends its way through the city with most of the sites of tourist interest on the northern bank of the river. The other major waterway is the Yauza River, which flows into the Moskva east of the Kremlin.

Much of Moscow's geography is defined by the numerous 'Ring Roads' that circle the city at various distances from the centre, roughly following the outline of the walls that used to surround Moscow. With Red Square and the Kremlin forming the very centre, the innermost ring road is the Boulevard Ring (Bulvarnoye Koltso), built in the 1820s where the 16th century walls used to be. It runs from the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in south-west central Moscow, to the mouth of the Yauza in south-east central Moscow.

The next ring road, the Garden Ring (Sadovoe Koltso), derives its name from the fact that landowners near the road in Tsarist times were obligated to maintain gardens to make the road attractive. In Soviet times, the road was widened, and currently you will find no gardens there.

The Third Ring Road, completed in 2004, is not much use for tourists but is a heavily used motorway which absorbs a bit of Moscow's traffic. It roughly follows the outline of Kamer-Kollezhsky val, the customs and passport boundary of Moscow between 1742 and 1852. The outer edge of Moscow is largely defined by the Moscow Ring Road (widely known by its abbreviation: MKAD-Moskovskaya koltsevaya avtomobilnaya doroga), a motorway which is 108km long and encircles the entire city (similar to London's M25 and Paris' Périphérique).
Get in
See [wiki=5feb168ca8fb495dcc89b1208cdeb919]Russia (Get in)[/wiki] for visa requirements to Russia.
- By plane
  
  Moscow has three main airports:
- Sheremetyevo International Airport
  
  [url=http://www.svo.aero/en/]Sheremetyevo International Airport[/url], , +7 495 232-6565, is 32km northwest of the centre of Moscow, in the city of [wiki=f7b450b24fb1e8b37e7ff9340d2b25ba]Khimki[/wiki]. There are 6 terminals: A (business charter aviation), B (closed for renovations), C, D, E, and F. Terminals D, E, and F are located to the south of the runway and are connected to each other by walkway, but you have to take a shuttle bus to reach the other terminals, which are located to the north of the runway. Most Aeroflot flights operate to/from Terminal D. Sheremetyevo International Airport serves approximately 33 million passengers per year.
  
  The airport has plenty of ATMs and currency exchange offices, duty free shops, a hairdresser, a pharmacy, and several overpriced cafes and basic restaurants. Unlimited [url=http://www.svo.aero/en/wifi/]free WiFi[/url] is available, but you will need to receive an SMS with a confirmation code in order to access it. There is also a hotel on the fifth floor of the AeroExpress terminal that might help you.
  
  If you have a layover at Sheremetyevo Airport, you may stay at the [url=http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-1349-novotel-moscow-sheremetyevo-airport/location.shtml]Hotel Novotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport[/url] even if you do not have a Russian visa. Go to the 'Transfer/Transit Without Visa' desk upon arrival. You'll be escorted to the hotel in a private bus and stay in a corridor with personal security guard. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. You'll be picked up by Aeroflot staff about one hour prior to departure and the bus will bring you directly to the departure gate. The hotel offers rates for stays during the day as well as overnight rates.
  
  To travel between the airport and the city:
  * [url=https://www.aeroexpress.ru/en/sheremetyevo.html]Aeroexpress[/url] is the only rail link to the airport. Trains operate between the airport and the [url=http://belorussky.dzvr.ru/en/]Belorussky Railway Terminal[/url] in the northwest section of the city centre. Trains depart every 30 or 60 minutes from 5:00AM to 12:30AM. The journey takes 35 minutes and costs RUB470 one-way if you buy your ticket at the airport or RUB420 if you buy your ticket online or via mobile app. Keep your paper or mobile ticket for the entire Aeroexpress journey. From the Belorussky Railway Terminal, the journey to the city center takes an additional 20 minutes by metro.
  
  * Bus #851 (RUB50 for a 90 minute transfer ticket purchased from the driver) and Bus #949 (RUB75) operate service between the terminals and the Rechnoy Vokzal Metro Station, at the northwest terminus of Metro Line 2 (dark green). If taking the regular bus, the driver hands you a red card, which you scan in order to get past the metal turning gate. The majority of drivers don't speak any English, so don't depend on them for assistance. Once you get off the bus, continue by foot a few steps in the direction the bus was going in, and you'll see the metro station on your right in the first opening between the buildings. When returning to the airport, after leaving the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station, cross the street, go around the fence on the other side of the street and look for the bus under the orange-colored shopping center.
  
  * Bus #817 (RUB50 for a 90 minute transfer ticket purchased from the driver) or Bus #948 (RUB75) operate service between the terminals and the Planernaya Metro Station, at the northwest terminus of Metro Line 7 (purple). The journey by bus to the metro stations takes approximately 40 minutes and the journey to the city centre by metro takes an additional 40 minutes. Buses operate from approximately 5:30AM to 00:45AM.
  
  * Night Bus H1 operates every 30 minutes after the other buses have stopped. The bus operates between the airport and the Leninskiy Prospect Metro Station.
  
  * [url=http://www.svo.aero/en/taxi/]Fixed Price Official Taxis[/url] are available, with the price based on the destination neighborhood. A fixed price official taxi costs RUB1,800 to the city centre. Note that there is a toll of RUB100 for taking the highway to/from Sheremetyevo Airport.
  
  * Driving past the toll bar should be avoided whenever possible as there are fees to do so. In addition to entry charge of RUB100/hour (rounded up to the next hour), after entering the toll bar, there is an extra charge from RUB100/hour to RUB300/hour, depending on the distance from the entrance and the comfort of parking-with an unofficial option of an unlimited-time stay for RUB300. However, there are unofficial parking lots near the airport, with daily rates starting at RUB200.
- Domodedovo Airport
  
  [url=http://domodedovo.ru/en/]Domodedovo International Airport[/url], , +7 495 933-6666, is 45km southeast of the centre of Moscow. It carries slightly more passengers than Sheremetyevo International Airport on an annual basis. The airport is the base of international discount carrier S7. Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. There are plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants, and shops in the airport. Even if you are only changing planes in Domodedovo, a visa may be required as some flights operate a point-to-point service (Easyjet at time of writing). Check with your airline before travelling.
  
  To travel between the airport and the city:
  * [url=https://www.aeroexpress.ru/en/domodedovo.html]Aeroexpress[/url] trains operate between the airport and the [url=http://paveletsky.dzvr.ru/en/]Paveletsky Railway Terminal[/url] in the southeast section of the city centre. Trains depart every 30 minutes from 6:00AM to 12:30AM. The journey takes 50 minutes and costs RUB470 one-way if you buy your ticket at the airport or RUB420 if you buy your ticket online or via mobile app. Keep your paper or mobile ticket for the entire Aeroexpress journey. From the Paveletsky Railway Terminal, the journey to the city center takes an additional 20 minutes by metro.
  
  * [url=http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/main/getting/1/train/]Commuter trains[/url] are a cheaper method of traveling between the airport and the [url=http://paveletsky.dzvr.ru/en/]Paveletsky Railway Terminal[/url]. The journey by commuter train takes 75 minutes and costs RUB120.
  
  * Buses operate around-the-clock between the airport and the Domodedovskaya Metro Station near the southeastern end of Metro Line 2 (dark green). There is plenty of space on the buses for luggage. The buses operate every 15 minutes, but every 40 minutes between midnight and 6:00AM. The trip takes 30 minutes and costs RUB120. From the Domodedovskaya Metro Station, the journey to the center takes another 40 minutes by metro . When headed towards the airport, at Domodedovskaya Metro station, take the exit to the south (downtown side) turn right in the underpass, and follow it to the end, then take the stairs. There are crude stencilled signs of Bus 308 on the pillars to guide you. When you get to street level you will see a tall building across the street with blue words reading "овехово-ворисково северное". The bus stop is next to this building.
  
  * [url=http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/main/getting/taxi/1/]Fixed Price Official Taxis[/url] are available, with the price based on the destination neighborhood. A fixed price official taxi costs RUB1,650 to the city centre.
- Vnukovo International Airport
  
  [url=http://www.vnukovo.ru/eng/]Vnukovo International Airport[/url], , +7 495 436-7196, is 30km southwest from the centre of Moscow. Vnukovo International Airport serves approximately 12 million passengers per year.
  
  To travel between the airport and the city:
  * [url=https://www.aeroexpress.ru/en/vnukovo.html]Aeroexpress[/url] trains operate between the airport and the [url=http://kievsky.dzvr.ru/en/]Kievsky Railway Terminal[/url] in the southwest section of the city centre. Trains depart every 30 or 60 minutes from 6:00AM to midnight. The journey takes 40 minutes and costs RUB470 one-way if you buy your ticket at the airport or RUB420 if you buy your ticket online or via mobile app. Keep your paper or mobile ticket for the entire Aeroexpress journey. From the Kievsky Railway Terminal, the journey to the city center takes an additional 20 minutes by metro.
  
  * [url=http://www.vnukovo.ru/en/transport/bus/]Bus #611[/url] operates between the airport and the Yugo-Zapadnaya and Troparyovo Metro Stations, at the southwestern end of Metro Line 1 (Red). The bus journey takes 35-40 minutes and costs RUB30 if a ticket is bought from the ticket office or RUB50 if paid to the driver. From the metro stations, the journey to the city center takes an additional 40 minutes.
  
  * Taxis are best booked over the phone using reputable companies such as [url=http://lingotaxi.com]LingoTaxi[/url]. Negotiate the price in advance; many taxis charge approximately RUB1,800 to the city centre.
- By train
  
  Moscow is a railway hub, with connections to all parts of [wiki=5feb168ca8fb495dcc89b1208cdeb919]Russia[/wiki] and far into [wiki=912d59cdf1d3f551fae21f6f0062258f]Europe[/wiki] and [wiki=154a67340e8c14dd5253dc4ff6120197]Asia[/wiki]. Due to its hub status, Moscow's train stations are always crowded and are some of the most unsafe places in the city. Despite the relatively cheap price of air travel within Russia, train travel still remains the predominant mode of intercity transportation for the majority of Russians.
  
  All long-distance trains are operated by [url=http://eng.rzd.ru/]Russian Railways[/url] and its subsidiaries. Tickets can be bought either at stations or [url=http://pass.rzd.ru/main-pass/public/en]online[/url]. Some international train operators also serve Moscow. Tickets bought online need to be validated at a counter or a ticket machine. There are often counters with English-speaking personnel at each station. Sometimes the English-speaking counters are marked, and sometimes you will be directed by the first person you speak to another counter with an English speaker.
- By car
  
  Many entry points to Moscow over the Ring Road and into the city feature rotating roadblocks, where teams of traffic police may stop a vehicle, especially if it is not featuring Moscow plates. You may be stopped and questioned but you'll be allowed to proceed if you have all the proper documents.
- By bus
  
  It is generally easier to travel to/from Europe or other parts of Russia via plane or train so most visitors to Moscow will not use the intercity buses.
  
  [url=http://www.luxexpress.eu/en]Lux Express[/url] operates coach service between Moscow and various cities in [wiki=912d59cdf1d3f551fae21f6f0062258f]Europe[/wiki]. Buses arrive to and depart from the Stantsiya Tushinskaya Bus Station next to the Tushinskaya Metro Station on Metro Line 7 (purple) in the northeastern section of Moscow. Destinations include [wiki=c918c4aabf7478a44f9d041428679fd8]Tartu[/wiki] (14 hours, €49), [wiki=c16c50f34911d1f5d3924c8267409904]Riga[/wiki] (15 hours, €55), [wiki=ea75099e3719bdc3deba58502baf3adb]Tallinn[/wiki] (16.5 hours, €55), [wiki=674756b151c1a964546ad103f310fc5b]Vilnius[/wiki] (18 hours, €66-73), [wiki=ab014f5797b79c42d078976b9d1a413c]Warsaw[/wiki] (26 hours, €80-92), [wiki=8787a878258ef18bb38d9163f41b846c]Minsk[/wiki] (34 hours, €78), [wiki=9fed5dae86e3030d9be3740efa198659]Budapest[/wiki] (36 hours, €95-112), [wiki=a71105026dfe9155f7ac4d18e494a40b]Prague[/wiki] (36 hours, €97), and [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki] (40 hours, €97-109).
  
  Many domestic intercity buses stop at the [url=http://www.mosoblvokzaly.ru/]Moscow Intercity Bus Terminal[/url], next to the Shchelkovskaya Metro Station at the eastern terminus of Metro Line 3 (dark blue). Buses to the popular tourist destination of [wiki=33d4a9e13d30068fb6a488a7e263194e]Suzdal[/wiki] operate from this station.
  
  There are also several small bus stops and stations with buses to/from small towns that are not commonly visited by tourists.
- By boat
  
  There is no scheduled passenger service to Moscow by boat; however, cruise ships do provide service to the Northern River Terminal, on the Moscow Canal near the Khimki Reservoir. The pier is not convenient to the city and it can take over 2 hours to reach the city centre by car.
  
  A system of navigable channels and locks connects the Moskva River with the Volga River, which is further connected to the [wiki=3013a702129d63f8dc4c544c491c236d]Baltic Sea[/wiki], White Sea, the Azov, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea. In the Soviet times this allowed the official propaganda to refer to Moscow as "a port on the five seas".
- By bicycle
  
  Moscow is the easternmost destination of the [wiki=430cbf15b0fa83ec7ea3a08f87f117ba]EuroVelo cycling routes[/wiki]. [url=http://www.eurovelo.com/en/eurovelos/eurovelo-2]Eurovelo Route 2[/url], the Capitals Route, is a 5,500 km route starting in [wiki=ab152fbe68afc3715bae8e24d1e9b221]Galway[/wiki], [wiki=06e415f918c577f07328a52e24f75d43]Ireland[/wiki], passing through [wiki=50fefb5efb085fd11b1a4fd2b6dda0aa]Dublin[/wiki], [wiki=59ead8d1e124ccfb79f3ace06f43e703]London[/wiki], [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki], [wiki=ab014f5797b79c42d078976b9d1a413c]Warsaw[/wiki] and [wiki=8787a878258ef18bb38d9163f41b846c]Minsk[/wiki] before terminating in Moscow.
Get around
- By public transport
  
  While central Moscow is best explored on foot, it's easiest to use the [url=http://engl.mosmetro.ru/]metro[/url] to cover larger distances. The metro is comprehensive, boasts some great architecture, and is relatively cheap.
  
  The easiest way to pay for metro fares is to buy a red paper ticket with a number of pre-loaded trips from the ticket booth. [url=http://troika.mos.ru/en/tariffs/table/]Fares[/url] depend on the number of trips purchased; an 11-trip card costs RUB320 (RUB29 per trip). Alternatively, if you plan on using tram, metro, buses, and trolleybuses, you can go through the trouble of purchasing a plastic [url=http://troika.mos.ru/en/about/where_to_buy/]Troika[/url] reloadable smartcard. You can add trolleybus-bus-tram trips (RUB28), "united" trips which are also good for the metro (RUB40), 90 minute trips (RUB44), or unlimited ride passes to your Troika card. See the [url=http://troika.mos.ru/en/tariffs/table/]fare table[/url] for more details on the costs. You can also buy 90-minute trip tickets from bus drivers for RUB50.
- By car
  
  Using a car in Moscow can be very time consuming and stressful. The street system was never designed to accommodate even a fraction of the exploding population of vehicles and the traffic jams never seem to clear until the night. Most roadways are in a constant state of disastrous disrepair. You will have to compete for the right-of-way with seasoned drivers in dented "Ladas" who know the tangle of the streets inside out and will not think twice before cutting you off at the first opportunity.
  
  The drivers of the ubiquitous yellow "marshrutkas" are reckless, while buses stop, go and barge in and out of traffic at will, blissfully unaware of the surroundings. One bright spot is the relative dearth of the large 18-wheeler trucks on Moscow roads. Sometimes, all traffic on major thoroughfares may be blocked by police to allow government officials to blow through unimpeded, sirens blaring. There is very little parking. Parking illegally can lead to a hefty fine of RUB2500 and your car being towed. If you are driving to Moscow, park as soon as you can at a safe place such as your hotel and use public transit.
  
  Parking is usually not free and the costs can be found [url=http://parking.mos.ru/en/]online[/url]. Expect to pay RUB80/hour for the parking within the Boulevard Ring and the district, RUB60/hour - between Boulevard Ring and Garden Ring, RUB40/hour between Garnen Ring and Third Transport Ring. Payment is avaialble through SMS (Russian SIM-cards only), mobile app or at parking columns (usually accepting credit cards only). You have to pay for the full hour upfront, unused money will be sent back to your account. Like many other Russian cities, parking spaces, even parking lots, are extremely disorganized, making safe parking a challenge.
  
  However, if you have driven in [wiki=1f49f770adc6c84629f50ce3ca2a2109]Rome[/wiki] or [wiki=e14045c6b4fe1e65d04aade91b1f8c1b]Athens[/wiki] before, then it's not that hard to get accustomed to Moscow traffic. Just don't try to drive across the city during rush hours or you can be stuck for as long as 3 hours in traffic jams. Check one of the many traffic jam information websites before you start your journey. Taking the metro may actually be faster than driving. The most popular sites are [url=http://probki.yandex.ru]Yandex Probki[/url] and [url=http://probki.rambler.ru]Rambler Probki[/url].
  
  Roads are almost empty during holidays at the beginning of January and May as well as during weekends and the summer.
  
  Gas stations: BP, Lukoil, Gazpromneft, Rosneft gas stations all have good quality gasoline.
- By ship
  
  Boats are not the best way to move around the city fast, but they do offer great scenery.
  
  * Stolichnaya Sudokhodnaya Kompania (Capital River Boat Tour Company) offers [url=http://ruscow.com/routes/river-routes/river-cruises.html]several scenic routes geared for tourists[/url] with prices in the range of RUB400-800. A pass is included in some hop-on-hop-off tours.
  
  * [url=http://www.radisson-cruise.ru/index_en.php]Flotilla Radisson Royal[/url] offers several year-round cruises with prices in the range of RUB650-2,000. Unlike other tourist boats, these boats can move on ice very smoothly so that the waiter can easily pour champagne in crystal glasses on a table. There are huge panoramic windows to protect against the wind. The food is overpriced. The trips depart from either Hotel Ukraina or Gorky Park.
  
  * A few hydrofoil passenger ships operate service from the North River Terminal to Bukhta Radosti (Bay of Joy), a popular picnic and barbeque spot with many cafes. This terminal is not close to the city center; the closest metro station is Rechnoi Vokzal.
- By bicycle
  
  [url=http://velobike.ru/en/]Velobike[/url] operates a bike sharing network that has over 2,700 bicycles available at over 300 bike stations throughout city. To use it, you first have to register on the web site or via the mobile app. Membership rates are RUB150 per day or RUB500 for a month. Usage fees, which are in addition to membership fees, vary, but the first 30 minutes are free. This is intentional to encourage people to use the system for short place-to-place trips; however, after riding for 30 minutes, you can dock your bike into a station, wait 2 minutes, and then take the bike out again to restart the timer. The service is only operational in the spring and summer months, but extending the operational season is currently being contemplated.
- By hop-on-hop-off bus
  
  [url=http://www.city-sightseeing.com/tours/russia/moscow.htm]The hop-on-hop-off bus[/url] is a convenient way for tourists to see the major sights quickly and efficiently. The buses feature English-speaking guides to answer any questions. A 1 day pass costs US$24 for adults and US$15 for children.
See
- Museums and religious buildings
  
  Red Square - The heart of Moscow and the first destination for most visitors to the city. Surrounded by St. Basil's Cathedral, the State History Museum, Lenin's Mausoleum and one of the Kremlin's long brick walls. The cobbles that make up the square are black and not red; the name comes from another gloss of the Russian word "krasniy", meaning "beautiful". Metro: Ohotnii Ryad, Teatralnaya or Ploshad Revolutsii.
  ** Lenin Mausoleum - in the centre of the Red Square. Walk past the embalmed body of Vladimir Lenin (who actually did not want any monuments to be built for him) and join the debate: is it really him? You must leave all cameras, phones and bags in the luggage office. Free admission. Open 10AM-1PM Tu, W, Th, Sa; closed on Su, M, F.
  ** St Basil Cathedral - in the south part of Red Square. Built in 1555-61. Inside is a museum, although it looks best from the outside, but if you have the time, take a peek inside.
  
  * Includes the Armoury Collection of royal clothing and chariots, the Diamond Fund, several churches, the Patriarch Palace and the Bell Tower (open only in the summer). Guided tours fill up fast and should be booked early. Photography is prohibited in many exhibits.
  
  * Tretyakov Gallery - One of the world's greatest museums, this is probably the one to choose if you only want to visit one museum in Moscow. In contrast to the worldwide collection of the Pushkin Museum, the Tretyakov is mostly a collection of Russian art. It has the best collection of Russian icons and many of the most famous pieces of modern Russian artists like Ilya Repin. Metro: Tretyakovskaya or Novokuznetskaya.
  ::(NB: There are actually two Tretyakov museums now, the classic one and the 20th Century one. The classic one is where it has always been, the 20th Century one is in the Artist's House Cultural Center across from Gorky Park. They charge separate entry fees.)
  
  * Pushkin Museum (ulitsa Volkhonka, 12) is dedicated to Western art and has one of the world's most significant Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections, along with some Old Masters. The Impressionists and Post-Impressionists were rather unfortunately relocated to an annex in 2007 across the street from the main building. Metro: Kropotkinskaya.
  
  * Novodevichy Convent - Both a convent and a fortress, Novodevichy was built in the early 1500s and has remained nearly intact since the 17th century, making it one of the best preserved historical complexes in Moscow. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is one of Russia's most famous cemeteries. Famous people buried there include Anton Chekhov, Nickolai Gogol, Konstantine Stanislavski, Nikita Khrushchev, Raisa Gorbachev (the former President's wife), and Boris Yeltsin. Metro: Sportivnaya. Open from 9am until 5pm. If you want to locate the graves of famous people, you can try and buy a map (only in Russian) from the booth close to the entrance of the cemetery. However, the lady at the booth is rude to the tourists who don't speak Russian.
  
  * Built to commemorate the birth of Ivan the Terrible, Kolomenskoye's Church of the Ascension upended the Byzantine style with its wooden conical tower, and proved to be a milestone in the history of Russian ecclesiastical architecture. Since 1994, it has enjoyed a spot on the [wiki=362aabf3d0db21d7fc2b54f14d9ccad6]UNESCO World Heritage list[/wiki]. Metro: Kolomenskaya or Kashirskaya, then walk through Kolomenskoye park.
  
  * Contemporary paintings by Soviet and Russian artists.
  
  * Kremlin in Izmailovo (Izmaylovsky Kremlin) - 890-y Proyektiruemyy pr-d (metro: Partizanskaya) - The complex called “Kremlin in Izmailovo” is located on the bank of Serebryano-Vinogradny pond. City holidays, fairs and festivals take place in Izmaylovsky Kremlin. It has inside it various small museums (russian dresses, bells, history of vodka, etc.); there you can find also a wooden temple: Santifier Nikolay's Temple. If you are nearby, it worth a visit.
  
  * Great new space full of old soviet fun! Go hunting, shoot torpedoes, drive cars, check your strength and much more... Price includes 15 15 kopek coins to enjoy the games. It also features a cozy cafe. they also have a private room
  
  * Exhibits art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
  
  * Garage Center for Contemporary Culture - is an independent platform for new thinking locating in Gorky Park. Through an extensive program of exhibitions, research, education, and publishing, Garage reflects on current developments in Russian and international culture, creating opportunities for public dialogue and the production of new work and ideas. Founded in 2008 by Dasha Zhukova in Moscow, the institution is building a unique research archive focusing on the development of contemporary art in Russia while pioneering diverse educational projects for families and professionals that are the first of their kind in the country. These provide the foundation from which experimental exhibitions, events, and screenings are initiated.
  
  * VDNKh, aka VVTs. The Russian acronym "VDNKh" stood for "Exhibit of the People's Economic Achievements". It has been since renamed "All-Russian Exhibition Centre" ("Vserossiyskiy Vystavochniy Tsentr"). However, it is popularly known by the Soviet abbreviations. Previously this was a massive exhibit of the advances and progress of the USSR. Now it is largely a marketplace for everything from computers to bicycles. However, many of the monuments and fountains here make the area a nice place to stroll. Bicycles and roller skates rent is available.
  
  * Christ the Saviour Cathedral - This cathedral, the tallest Orthodox church in the world (the largest being the Temple of St. Sava in [wiki=c87f42a2ab4a24074411dfd55ca71450]Belgrade[/wiki]), was blown up on orders from Stalin in 1931, with the view of building the gargantuan Palace of the Soviets, to be crowned by a 100 m high statue of Lenin. The project ran into engineering and geological difficulties (the area used to be a swamp), then the War intervened, and the place was ceded to a year-round open-air swimming pool. The pool was razed and the cathedral rebuilt only after the fall of the Soviet Union, in the mid-nineties. There is an extensive museum underneath the cathedral documenting its history (the original was started in 1839 and consecrated in 1883). Metro: Kropotkinskaya.
  
  * Garden of Fallen Monuments - Where many infamous statues in Moscow were placed after the Soviet collapse. See Dzherzinsky, Stalin, Brezhnev, and others. Adjacent to the New Tretyakov Museum, which houses 20th century art. After the Pushkin Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery, this is worth seeing. Metro: Oktyabrskaya.
  
  * One of the largest libraries in the world. Anyone (Russian or foreign) over 18 can view electronic media for free, other items may be viewed by purchasing a "Reader's Card" (a photo id to gain access to physical materials). Previously received a copy of every book, musical score, and map published in the USSR, it now only receives a copy of every Russian book. The military reading room receives over 15,000 readers a year.
  
  * Decomissioned cold war era soviet underground military nuclear bunker; now a museum. Entrance by guided tour in Russian.
  
  * Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center [http://www.jewish-museum.ru/en/main] - Newly opened in Nov. 2012 and one of the most technologically advanced museums in Russia, this institution tells the history of Russian Jews primarily through interactive media. Metro: Maryina Roshcha.
  
  * Decent-sized museum filled with militaria and exhibitions from the last few centuries of Russian warfare. The best bits are in the park at the back though (head downstairs and out) where there is an impressive collection of armoury - mostly WW2 and Soviet era including a couple of SU-27s, and SS-20 launcher, a bunch of tanks and an armoured loco. English is close to non-existent though.
  
  * Museum covering some of the history of the battle, in Russian and a large painting showing the scene of the battle.
  
  * A beautiful reserve in the southern part of Moscow, its nucleus being the largest palatial ensemble in Russia. Constructed between 1775 and 1796 to be the residence of Catherine the Great, the ensemble was abondoned after her death and turned into ruins during following centuries. A decision had been reached in 1984 to completely restore Tsaritsyno architectural and park ensemble. Majority of the architectural monuments have already undergone restoration, Grand Palace having completed by 2007. Exhibitions and expositions of the museum demonstrate various pages of Tsaritsyno history and rich collections of arts and crafts. Metro: Tsaritsyno, Orekhovo.
- Famous streets
  
  Old Arbat Street - Walk down this kitschy street and don't forget to look at the small by-streets around the Arbat. They allow you to feel the "old Moscow spirit". Arbat is full of souvenir vendors, tourist cafes, lousy restaurants, artists, etc. The prices of the souvenirs vary from reasonable to ripoff, but vendors are open to negotiation. Metro: Smolenskaya (both blue lines), Arbatskaya (both blue lines, from Dark Blue line take west exit).
  
  * New Arbat Street - Located near Old Arbat Street, this street offers a contrast from the touristy pedestrian-only thoroughfare. New Arbat is perhaps where Moscow's rich are the most visible, as some of Moscow's most expensive restaurants and nightclubs are located here. There are some reasonably priced cafes, however. The street is lavishly lit up at night and is always very lively. Also, check out Dom Knigi (House of Books) on New Arbat. It's not as impressive as the St. Petersburg store, but probably the best bet for books in Moscow. Metro: Arbatskaya (both blue lines, take west exit for Dark Blue line).
  
  * Tverskaya Street - This street starts from the Kremlin itself and runs northwest in the direction of [wiki=24fd9b6cb80625f71c85ab0ae4ac7ec2]Tver[/wiki] (hence the name) and [wiki=030731390dab949e28d2e3fa11a3b6f3]Saint Petersburg[/wiki]. For that reason the road was a very important thoroughfare in Tsarist Russia. It is now Moscow's most fashionable street, with several prestigious boutiques. It is also lined with cafes, restaurants, coffeehouses, a couple of theaters, and several hotels, including two locations of the Marriott. Most of the street's architecture doesn't actually have much history to it, though along the way you will find Russia's first, and the world's busiest, McDonalds. The statue of Pushkin at Pushkinskaya Square is a very popular meeting point. Walk its length. From Red Square to Belorusski Train Station is about one hour and is a great way to see the most famous street in Moscow. Take a peek inside the Yeliseev Grocery Store, Moscow's answer to Harrod's food halls, to see the restored ornate interior. Metro south to north: Ohotnii Ryad/Teatralnaya, Tverskaya/Pushkinskaya/Chehovskaya (Puskinskaya Square), Mayakovskaya (Triumfalnaya Square, sometimes called second Theatre square, containing Chaikovskii Concert Hall, Satire Theatre and nearby Mossovet Theatre), Belorusskaya.
- Viewpoints
  
  Vorobyovy Gory - The best place for a view of Moscow from the ground. Near the main Moscow State University building, there is a popular lookout point where one can see much of the city on clear days. Metro: A walk from either metro Universitet or Vorobyovy Gory. As alternative, trolleybus #7 (only before about 21:30) can also take you from/to Kievskaya, Leninskii prospect or Oktyabrskaya metro
  
  * 540 meters tall, with an observation deck 340 meters above ground.
Do
Moscow has many attractions, but many of them are not friendly to a non-Russian-speaker. English-language newspapers like [url=http://www.themoscowtimes.com]The Moscow Times[/url], [url=http://www.elementmoscow.ru]Element[/url], Moscow News and others can help navigate towards English-language friendly attractions and services.
- Theatre
  
  The grand theatre in the center of the city. Includes ballet, opera, and classical music performances. Tickets usually sell out well in advance. You do not need to dress up to attend. The historic theatre also offers English tours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:15pm.
  
  *
  
  *
  
  Moscow has two circuses, the Nikulin circus on Tsvetnoi Bulvar (metro Tsvetnoi Bulvar), and the new circus near the University. Tickets can be bought for as little as RUB200, and even these seats are good. Touts may be selling tickets outside and can save you a lot of queueing, and they'll speak more English than the ticket office. Sometimes they are selling tickets at the cover price, and sometime at twice the price. Ask and make sure before parting with your cash.
  
  The Obraztsov Puppet Theatre at the very north part of the Garden Ring has performances during the winter in the evening. Everything is in Russian and meant for children, but the stories are simple and quite understandable even if you don't understand Russian. There is a small box in front of the building where a puppet appears every hour and does a performance. At 12 midday all of the puppets appear for a short but entertaining appearance.
- Banyas
  
  Make sure you visit a Russian bathhouse (banya) while in Moscow, as it's an important Russian tradition and Russians, especially aged 40+, go at least once a week. Have a hot steam, followed by a good whipping with birch branches. While its not the most pleasant experience, the benefits you'll receive afterward will enable you to understand why Russians are loyal to their banya.
  
  * The oldest and most famous Banya in Moscow, it looks like a palace with enormous halls, marble stairs, and frescos. The restaurant serves drinks for the complete after-banya experience. 90-minute guided tours are available on Tuesday evenings.
  
  * Has a famous steam room with horseradish-flavored steam. Wide selection of brooms from birch tree, tatarian maple, lime tree, and eucalyptus. Prices are cheaper than other banyas.
  
  * 120 years old but recently renovated.
  
  * Famous for its traditionally-Russian massage with brooms soaked in mead where cold water is poured on you to get the blood flowing!
- Ice skating
  
  Like any city with snowy winters, Moscow is a great place to go ice skating.
  
  * Gorky Park is most famous but overcrowded and ice is not always in ideal condition;
  * Bosco rink on a Red Square is glamorous and easy, although bit costly and not too favoured by advanced skaters.
  * Luzhniki has arguably the best ice, although service can be tough and open hours are not always convenient.
  * The winter rinks at Chistye Prudy or Izmaylovsky Park are other alternatives.
- Other
  
  Water Park affiliated with Maxima Hotels (discounts for guests). There are 7 high thrills (90-120m in length) and a pleasant surprise for extremers - Tsunami trill - unique in Russia. There are also 4-line thrills - Multislide and a special area for kids - a small tropical town with shallow pool.
  Kva-Kva Lagoone offers hydromassage. There’s also pure Russian bath, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath (hamam) and Kva-Kva SPA-salon.
  
  *
  
  * The oldest and the biggest zoo in Russia, has over 1000 animal species.
  
  * Russian cooking classes are widely available. Learn how to cook “borsh“, “pelmeni”, “uha”, “kelubyaka”, etc. Neither experience nor deep cooking knowledge are required. The one thing you really need is a good mood, willing to communicate and to actively take part in the cooking. Everybody gets involved. The classes are conducted in English by friendly locals.
  
  * All the activities you can imagine in the Russian skies: skydiving, hot air ballon, helicopter excursions, mig-29 flights, cosmonaut training center excursions.
- Parks and gardens
  
  The most well known of Moscow's many parks, Gorky Park is one of the trendiest places in the city due to its cafes, places to stroll, an open-air cinema theatre, free Wi-Fi, and contemporary public art projects. In winter, it's a popular place to ice skate and it hosts an ice sculpture competition. You can rent a boat or bicycle.
  
  * Victory Park - This massive memorial to WWII was built for the 50-year anniversary of V-E day in 1995. On weekends, it is very popular with newlyweds. The park now has its own metro station of the same name (Park Pobedy, on the Dark Blue line). There is also a museum to WWII worth visiting if you like military history.
  
  * This former imperial estate is now a very popular weekend destination for Muscovites. It is a vast collection of churches and other buildings from the 16 and 17th centuries, including some wooden architecture that was transported here by the Soviet government from [wiki=b648a5fbaf63adac805b445be69f47e2]Karelia[/wiki].
  
  * A popular recreational park, which also hosts an exhibition centre. The place to go to experience the Russian nature without going far away from the centre. This is the place to experience Shashlik (Russian/Geogeian kebab) at a very low price (compared with other places) they can be found selling under huge tents all over the park. The park has an amusement park for the kids so they don't get bored. For the want to be hunter there are two Tirs bibi gun shooting ranges with only $1.40 per five shots. If you have a lot of time explore the forest deeper in the park you will find hard-to-find-in-America Birch trees and many people picking mushrooms (a national hobby) if you want to taste real russian spirt this is the best sample. The area is now infested with many high class hotels , such as Holiday Inn and others. One might like to try the goring church of the Jesus Christ, adjacent to park.
  
  * There is only one pond left, but it is squared with buildings so it is quite peaceful here despite hectic Sadovoye Ring nearby. Here you can take a nice walk and enjoy the mysterious atmosphere, for which the area is famous - due to the novel of Mikhail Bulgakov Master and Margaret (Master i Margarita), which is well-known for its combination of demonology, mysticism, humour, satire, art and love as well as wonderful depictions of Moscow of the thirties. Some moscovites are eager to take a seat on a bench with their back to Malaya Bronnaya street, as it is a reference to the novel.
  
  * One of the few paid-entrance parks in Moscow. Small but very cozy; very carefully maintained; popular for photo sessions on weddings and babies.
  
  * Small and well-maintained; excellent for making photos.
Learn

Moscow remains the educational centre of Russia and the former USSR. There are 222 institutes of higher education, including 60 state universities & 90 colleges. Some of these offer a wide-spectrum of programs, but most are centred around a specific field. This is a hold-over from the days of the USSR, when Soviet-wide there were only a handful of wide-spectrum "universities" and a large number of narrow-specialization "institutes" (mostly in Moscow and Saint Petersburg). Moscow offers some of the best business/management, science, & arts schools in the world. Moscow is also a popular destination for foreign students to learn Russian.

*Russian language courses for everyone from beginners to advanced students at MGU, Moscow

:* Russian courses from 4 wks-3 semesters: Pre-university Russian (to prepare for a Russian-language university education, teaches jargon/vocabulary for 6 fields), preparation to be a teacher of Russian, & 6 levels of Russian for fun.

* Specializes in Aviation-related science & engineering. Courses in Russian, but the school has "Pre-school" Russian courses & a tolerance for some English.

* As the name suggests, this school offers Medical & Pharmacological degrees exclusively. It claims to be the oldest medical school in Russia and once to be a medical department of Lomonosov Moscow State University. Courses in Russian, but Russian courses for English-speakers offered. First 2-3 years courses can be in English, afterwards in clinical years mainly in the Russian language.
Work

You will need a work visa which is not an easy process. The visa needs to be arranged well in advance of travelling.
It is possible to work in Moscow, you just need to find a good company to support you.
Buy
Credit card acceptance is widespread in large stores, but less common smaller stores and restaurants. However, ATMs are plentiful, display in English and accept the major card networks such as Visa/Plus and MasterCard/Cirrus. Currency exchange offices are plentiful in the city, but be sure to count your change and note that the advertised rates sometimes don't include an added commission or only apply to large exchanges.

Be sure to break your RUB5000 or RUB1000 notes where you can, as the smaller merchants, street vendors and even many metro clerks often refuse them.
- Shopping Malls
  
  Large shopping malls are common near metro stations.
  
  * A one-stop souvenir venue with hundreds of vendors selling everything from matryoshka dolls to fur hats to lacquer boxes to expensive jewelry. The ground level is where souvenirs are sold. Because some vendors only show up on weekends, the best selections are on Saturday, from 10am to 6pm or Sunday from 10am to around 3, but it's open every day of the week. Beware of the police here as they are looking for an excuse to take money from tourists without proper regard for the rules.
  
  * Opened in 2014, at 390,000 square meters, this is Europe's largest shopping mall. There are more than 500 shops, a cinema with 17 halls, winter garden, and a 4-level aquarium with tropical fish. The stores have been slow to open due to the weak economy.
  
  * Opened in 2006. Many international brand-name shops e.g. Marks and Spencer, Next, Levi's, Calvin Klein, and Swatch can be found here. There is also a multi-screen cinema, food gallery, supermarket, and opticians.
  
  * Underground shopping mall with shops with lots of internationally known brands.
  
  *
  
  * Once filled with Soviet-era goods of mediocre quality, it is now a mall with international labels and hyper-expensive boutiques. Even if you don't buy anything, it's highly recommended you go inside and look at the architecture.
  
  * Has stores selling toys, books, DVDs, and souvenirs. Again, even if you do not buy anything, its worth going to explore this building.
  
  * A luxury shopping centre that includes international stores such as Chanel, Porsche, Cartier, VIP cinema, trendy restaurants, spas.
Eat
Dining establishments in Moscow range from food stalls near metro stations to quick canteen-style 'Stolovaya' eateries to American-style fast food chains to overpriced restaurants catering to tourists to high-end restaurants where you can spend RUB10,000.

Restaurants and cafes promising "European and Caucasus cuisine" generally cater to tourists and are usually bad; seek a restaurant that specializes in a single region instead (Georgian, Russian, Italian, French, etc.).

Many small restaurants offer lunch specials costing RUB200-250. These deals are valid from 12:00 to 15:00 and include a cup of soup or an appetizer, a small portion of the main dish of the day, bread and a non-alcoholic beverage.
- Tipping
  
  For information on tipping in restaurants, see [wiki=5feb168ca8fb495dcc89b1208cdeb919]Russia (Eat)[/wiki].
- Ethnic food
  
  Authentic ethnic food from countries of the nearby [wiki=e3d4f321dadf1cb755c8eb2678cd2507]Caucasus[/wiki] ([wiki=7176f8c3bccfdf02322c73f7a0bc9688]Azerbaijan[/wiki], [wiki=eada819634d0164c6a7547bdcc405033]Georgia[/wiki], [wiki=a00c273f0f497484093fa94865cf5ca5]Armenia[/wiki]) is common in Moscow. Japanese food, including sushi, rolls, tempura, and steakhouses are very popular in Moscow. Other Asian cuisines including Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese are becoming increasing more common.
- Mid-range
  
  Indian restaurant with panoramic view over the city. The cuisine is authentic; arguably it's the best Indian restaurant in Moscow.
  
  * Great authentic Armenian food.
  
  * Serves the same menu it does worldwide for reasonable prices. They are open for breakfast at 06:00 and serve traditional Western breakfasts. Freshly squeezed orange juice and hash browns are a highlight here. You can eat outdoors and watch the endlessly fascinating parade of characters that walk the street all day and all night.
  
  * Well outskirts-but worth a dedicated trip. Non-Europeanized authentic Chinese restaurant. with therefore generous portions, each main can typically fill a couple. Both run entirely by and where 80% of clients are Chinese. Try turtle soup; eggplants in caramel sauce. Loud karaoke weekend evenings. No credit cards.
  
  * Ukrainian chain restaurant with a interior decorated like a Ukrainian house.
  
  * Cuisine from the Caucus region. Large menu with pictures, good choice of Russian beer and vodka at reasonable prices.
  
  * A chain of Italian restaurants. Relatively inexpensive but quite popular among locals and expatriates working in Moscow.
  
  * Russian cuisine with some unusual dishes such as bear and elk, in a medieval setting.
  
  * Ancient Russian cuisine including game.
  
  * Trendy place for 30-year-olds and up; one of the most moderate-priced French cuisine places. Very friendly to children: weekend drawing classes etc with proficient mentors.
  
  * Gastropub named after the legendary Manchester United footballer & playboy is trying to satisfy adult hipster sport fans with high quality food, wide range of beers and cocktails, broadcasts and weekend techno/house parties. Located inside Gostiny Dvor, the medieval trading area turned contemporary mall just east of the Kremlin, the 19th century exposed-brick interior has three floors, and a variety of atmosphere.
  
  * More than a dozen soup varieties.
  
  * A small chain of American-style diners, where you can still try Russian borsch or pelmeni. Popular among Moscow expats and the Moscow middle-class crowd for quality food and fast service.
  
  * A popular chain of Vietnamese restaurants.
- Splurge
  
  French restaurant with an attached and much cheaper bar/cafe which also serves good food. Good wine list. French/English/Russian spoken.
  
  * Specifically a Siberian restaurant, with a menu featuring the freshest river-fish from Siberia's vast rivers and lakes, game dishes from the riches of the taiga forests, pickles and preserves featuring mushrooms and berries. Good food, good service.
  
  * Northern cuisine, specializing in seafood.
  
  * Stylish Japanese atmosphere.
  
  * Has a cafe and restaurant (cafe is cheaper). A fake 19th century mansion (built in 1999) that pretends to be a tourist attraction, not just a place to eat. The legend goes that so many foreigners were asking for the restaurant with this name that they finally opened one. With a stretch of imagination the food might pass for what it purports to be, the aristocratic Russian cuisine from the Czarist times.
  
  * French restaurant with live music from a harp. Great ambiance but the service can be slow.
  
  * Genuine Italian restaurant frequented by Italians.
  
  * The restaurant is a great little find but do not be fooled by the word cafe. It is quite trendy inside and can be busy in the evening. Overall, the food is absolutely delicious.
  
  * Astonishing interiors in fusion style. Combining an old fireplace with fretted designer furniture and an active bar in the middle of the hall with a 360 degree panorama view of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ukraina hotel. You get an outstanding view on the Garden Ring, the New Arbat and the river Moscow through the windows.
Drink
- Bars
  
  * Belgian beer restaurant, a rare women-friendly beer place. Table games. Parking; outdoor terrace (open until 11PM; booking required).
  
  * Probably the widest choice of beers in the city in the regular menu, plus seasonal extra beer listings, new region every season.
  
  * British-style pub. Wide choice of UK beers. Large food menu. Beers and food are reasonable priced.
  
  * First English pub opened in Moscow, existing since 2003. It is not so easy to find it - look for the entrance with the territory of the Alexander Garden, opposite to the eternal flame.
  
  * Great choice of wines and snacks in a cozy basement right across Cofemania, with a special person who sit downs to talk (and recommend a drink or two) with you if you're alone.
  
  * Boasts quite a long cocktail list, including all-time favorites like Screwdrivers, Cosmopolitans and Manhattans. The bar is packed on Fri and Sat nights.
- Clubs
  
  Former workshop of the Design University. This club has nothing to do with the London club, but it is no less happening and lively. Beware of "face control" (Russia's way of letting only the chosen into the club). Great club atmosphere with generally fantastic dj's.
  
  * On a very posh street. The interior, menu and drinks are quite simple. Musical performances every weekend. During the winter, the small yard is used as a skating rink. There are also Gogol' Bars on Arbat and Maroseika St. No entry for non-europeans.
  
  * A great alternative bar with lots of cheap drinks. With great music, a hip and funky crowd, as well as a relatively relaxed door control. A great place to dance all night and have fun. Also very good value-for-money place to eat.
- Cafes
  
  Moscow has several café chains with great coffee including [url=http://coffeemania.ru/eng/]Coffeemania[/url], [url=http://www.coffeebean.ru/coffee-houses/moscow.html]Coffee Bean[/url], and [url=http://www.starbuckscoffee.ru/]Starbucks[/url]. Moscow also has a good selection of tea saloons. High-quality infusion teas such as Newby, are widely available in cafes, both in packets and loose.
  
  Asking to add boiling water to the tea you ordered earlier is a practice that some cafes don't welcome, but normally it's acceptable.
  
  * This bakery is known for its award-winning coffee. A great place to have a hearty breakfast, a delicious and reasonable priced «business lunch» or an outstanding dessert. Every spot provides free wi-fi and has a special menu for kids.
  
  * For a late night nibble or a quick morning pick me up, Volkonsky is one of the better places in Moscow that doubles as a bakery/coffee shop. Great ambiance and a neighborhood feel.
Sleep
With the exception of some high-end hotels, all hotels and hostels offer free WiFi and many have computer terminals. Almost all accept credit cards. Hotels and hostels will usually provide a visa invitation and registration for an additional fee.
- Mid-range
  
  The hotel is built on the site of the old village "Izmailovo", which was the suburban estate of Russian Tsars (and some medieval buildings still stand there, about 15 min walk from the hotel). Peter the Great spent there his childhood. "Alfa" was built in 1980 for the Olympic games. The project authors were awarded with the State prize. The rooms reveal a panoramic view of the Park and Petrovskii lakes.
  
  * 159 exquisite rooms and suites are equipped with the latest multi-media technology and offer state-of-the-art business services.
  
  *
  
  * All rooms have air-conditioner, a plasma TV with cable, a telephone, and private toilet and shower. Some of its amenities include dry cleaning/laundry and massage service.
  
  * Can be noisy during conferences.
  
  * All rooms have air-conditioning, a cable TV, and an en-suite toilet and bath. Some of its amenities are restaurant and bar, a business center, and a beauty parlor.
  
  * Furnished rooms, all of which have a cable TV, a mini-bar, and a telephone. Some of its amenities are dry cleaning/laundry and room service.
  
  * 92 individually decorated rooms and suites. Cable & satellite TV channels. Sauna and jacuzzi, laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services, and 24 hours room service.
  
  *
  
  * Accor hotels. Stylish décor and good food.
  
  * Luxury budget hotel.
  
  * A/C rooms equipped with tv with satellite channels and shower with bathtub. Includes business center, bar, restaurant, conference room and fitness room/gym.
  
  * In an area that was once part of the Great Silk Road. It offers cozy rooms, all of which have air-conditioner, cable TV, mini-bar, and refrigerator. Includes restaurant and bar and fitness room/gym.
  
  * In a wood-park zone which is only a 15-minute ride equally distant both from the international airport “Sheremetievo-2” and the centre. The hotel's accommodation facilities encompass 29 single rooms, 119 two-person and 10 two-room luxe, All of them are nicety furnished with Italian furniture and equipped with satellite TV.
  
  * Rooms have LCD TV with local and international channels. Includes restaurant and bar, and room service.
  
  * Located in a 19th-century building. Satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a separate bedrooms and living room. Breakfast available. Room service is available and packed lunches can be organised for day trips. A tour desk offers advice on what to see and do in Moscow. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception, safety deposit box and free newspapers.
  
  * Relatively cheap and modest accommodation.
- Splurge
  
  Spacious rooms, good service and a buffet breakfast.
  
  * Disappointing service for a 5 star hotel, although the amenities and breakfast served daily are commendable. Views from the rooms are fantastic, and the hotel is located near all the main tourist sites.
  
  * This landmark Moscow hotel offers a contemporary selection of rooms and suites - with panoramic views over the historic city centre, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi.
  
  * Traditional Art Nouveau-style hotel. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, with plasma TVs, minibars and more.
  
  * 5-star.
  
  * Located in historic downtown Moscow, a boutique hotel designed in Art Deco is the right choice for demanding quests. Spa by Algotherm, indoor pool, sauna and Turkish baths. Award-winning restaurant "Numbers". Spacious rooms, 84 suits. Suitable for weddings.
  
  * Friendly staff and beautiful building.
  
  * Built in 2007 with 19th century styling for an old world style, look and feel. The staff are fluent in English and are helpful and professional.
  
  * Standing out among Moscow hotels, this accommodation provides a central capital city location near the Kremlin and the main thoroughfares to Sheremetyevo International Airport.
  
  * Top notch hotel. A stunning bar on the 34th floor has a complete 360 view of Moscow and the cocktail and wine list is extremely impressive.
Stay safe

Moscow historically enjoyed a low crime rate (though this is not entirely the case). However, Moscow is a booming metropolis, so common sense should be used. Avoid dark alleys - like you would anywhere else. Check the advice from your Foreign Office for entry requirements, health, safety, local laws and customs.

Do keep in mind, that while traveling in Moscow, as in the rest of Russia, you must always have your passport with you. If you look non-white, your papers may get checked more often than usual.

Keep an eye out for pickpockets on metro; avoid going on dark deserted streets at night.

Usually, the police will demand to see your papers to check if you have been registered within seven business days (used to be three business days up to March 25th, 2011) of your arrival into Moscow. Always remember that if you stay in a hotel then you are automatically registered and will be handed a confirmation paper at a time of check-in, so no worry in this case. Most policemen do not speak a word of English, but they will let you know if your papers are not in order and you must go with them to the police precinct. In any case, if you are a decent looking person (regardless of race and nationality) odds to be asked to show documents are minuscule, and the police are usually looking for migrants from Central Asia.

Also note that in winter months, streets in Moscow can get very slippery. Take a pair of grippy shoes or, even better, boots (to prevent twisted ankles) and a waterproof raincoat. Take care as ice patches are often hard to spot, even when they appear to have been cleared or melted. Wearing non-grippy shoes could result in injury.

Downtown Moscow is very brightly lit, and a lot of the wide roads have underground pedestrian walkways. Those are well lit too - so you shouldn't worry about going down inside them. But of course, like anywhere else, do use common sense, and keep an eye out for pickpockets. Use the pedestrian crossings to cross the street, as traffic can get pretty crazy often times. Furthermore, racism and homophobia is prevalent in Moscow and other major cities.
Contact
For information on using telephones and buying SIM cards in Russia, see [wiki=5feb168ca8fb495dcc89b1208cdeb919]Russia (Contact)[/wiki].
- Wireless Internet
  
  [url=http://moskva.beeline.ru/customers/help/mobile/beeline-wifi/]Beeline WiFi[/url] operates the largest network of both paid and free WiFi access points. If there is a charge, you can pay online via credit card.
  
  There is a large network of free WiFi hotspots in the city centre; check your device in the middle of a busy area and you may find one.
  
  Many cafes and restaurants offer WiFi, although it is often at an additional charge. Most bookstores offer free WiFi, including Dom Knigi on New Arbat Street or "Respublika" bookstore on Tverskaya near Mayakovskaya Metro Station.
  
  Many establishments that offer free WiFi, such as the Metro system, McDonalds, and Domedovo airport, require you to verify an authorization code sent to a Russian phone number before gaining access.
Cope
- Embassies
  
  Moscow is one of the global diplomatic capitals, competing with [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki], [wiki=e20d37a5d7fcc4c35be6fc18a8e71bfa]Paris[/wiki], [wiki=59ead8d1e124ccfb79f3ace06f43e703]London[/wiki], and [wiki=21913af1a2385bf002dde489290889f1]Washington D.C.[/wiki]. Most countries have embassies in the city.
  
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Get out

Since Moscow is the biggest transportation centre in Russia and one of main the points of entry for the foreign tourists, it is a convenient starting point for exploring much of European Russia. Even travelling through Moscow to Ukraine and some Caucasian and Central Asian countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan etc.) could be cheaper than direct flights from Europe/North America. Travel deals to Moscow are not rare and ticket prices are often pretty low within the former USSR.

* [wiki=030731390dab949e28d2e3fa11a3b6f3]Saint Petersburg[/wiki] - 13 different overnight trains leave Moscow for the 7 hr (or thereabouts) journey, arriving the next morning. You can either take the sleeper trains, which is a very interesting experience. Russians have a "train" culture, so it's very possible that you will meet your bunk mates and have a meal and drink with them. You can also take the high-speed Sapsan trains - they take about 4 hours, and the vistas rushing by are very lovely. You might even consider paying the extra money for a first class sleeper cabin which has two comfortable beds. Included in the price is a small snack for supper and breakfast. There is also an attendant for each carriage who is willing to make tea in classic metal and glass tea glasses. Very civilized way to travel.

*[wiki=df6c0f3c0856f47f746e2ba59ea89473]Arkhangelskoye[/wiki] - One of the finest of [wiki=e7b03bf1da08e5ec4c49cb380bedb308]Moscow Oblast[/wiki]'s usadbas (estates) is only a short elektrichka ride away from Moscow and makes a fine day excursion.

*[wiki=b54c380f2b14c55bee2ceca7aba753c1]Golden Ring[/wiki] - Old cities and towns rich in historical buildings, situated in the heartland of Muscovy Russia. There are many tourist companies organizing guided tours, but travellers with rudimentary knowledge of Cyrillic alphabet can do it independently. Many guidebooks are available in English.

*Kubinka Tank Museum [url=http://mbtvt.ru/]]- One of finest armour collections in the world. About one hour west of the city, accessible by local train (eletrichka) or REKS express train [url=http://rexexpress.ru/[/url](blue]trains with Dachshund on the train cars), and take cab (200 rubel for one way) or marshrutka N59 to the "Tankoviy Muzey" bus stop(only 30 rubles but after the arriving to the bus stop you should to walk 600 meters on foot along the road until you reach museum checkpoint)from the train station. Earlier access was restricted, previously visitors had apply for a permit. Currently (August 2013), only a photocopy of the visa and the passport is required for the entrance (at least for EU citizens). The fee is 1500 rubel + 300 rubel for foto for foreigners.Entrance for kids under 6 years old is free. Definitely worth the bother for any self-respecting tank buff.

*Leninskiye Gorki - An old country estate, expropriated by the Communist authorities after 1917 and used by V. Lenin as his country residence when he became ill. Large museum, although pretty decrepit now.

*[[Borodino[/url]] battlefield - This is the site of the famous Battle of Borodino. Museum and national historic site [url=http://www.borodino.ru/eng_museun.shtml].]Commuter trains from Belorussky Station; 2-3 daily, travel time about 2 hours.

*[[Monino[/url]] - home of the Central Air Force Museum.

*[wiki=123a63d2238baf5b214644f7ad803343]Kulikovo Field[/wiki] - a historical area of famous 1380 Kulikovo battle against mongol invaders

*Melikhovo (Chekhov's country house south of Moscow)

*[wiki=afa221c3a7b2dd9d77881e6b102ebd24]Sergiev Posad[/wiki] - Famous old Orthodox monastery (Troitse-Sergieva Lavra). Commuter trains from Yaroslavsky Station, several daily; travel time about 1 1/2 hours.

*[wiki=a00ef998605523098c4fa038f5abbc87]Kolomna[/wiki] - A nice medieval town (about 2 hrs from Moscow) with a number of very interesting churches and monasteries

*[wiki=ee1cb55c36f8e49f6516d1191c9b04d3]Yasnaya Polyana[/wiki] (Leo Tolstoi's country house close to Tula)

*[wiki=2ad4bafe34db6f59e947fbdfc40fdeec]Klin[/wiki] - A small town in Moscow Region hosting the House-Museum of Pyotr Tchaikovsky

*Peredelkino - a dacha complex just southwest of Moscow with museum-houses of many prominent Russian poets and writers (e.g. Pasternak, Yevtushenko, Okudzhava, Chukovsky)

*New Jerusalem Resurrection Monastery - A monastery-fortress (male, working) with a number of museums inside and next to the walls: Wooden architecture museum, local history museum, Art and History museum etc. The monastery was founded in 1656 by Tzar Alexis II and Patriarch Nikon (his "cell", a three-storey house stands in the park outside the monastery walls) to resemble the original Jerusalem. The place is roughly between Novoierusalimskaya (15 min on foot) and Istra (15 min by bus) elektrichka stations, around 60 km from Moscow.

*Savvino-Storozhevskiy monastery - A beautiful monastery with interesting history, closely connected to Russian Tzars. Commuter trains from Belorussky station to [wiki=fcdd80f49dab7e90513ca657eb72ccfb]Zvenigorod[/wiki], several daily; travel time about an hour, but the terminus of the elektrichka is 2 miles from the town, which boasts a number of historically significant churches itself, and about 3 miles from the monastery, which is on a nearby hill.

*[wiki=4a161883d090f2a8411dc3b04a1201ec]Dmitrov[/wiki] - A town about 65 km North from Moscow (trains from Savelovsky station, several daily, travel time 1 1/2 hours), on Moscow Channel, with old churches, interesting sculptures in the streets and a number of museums. Hot air balloon flights over Dmitrov area are possible.

*Snegiri - Settlement about 40 km from Moscow (Volokolamskoe hwy) that boasts a monument to the Defense of Moscow during WW2, with a good collection of tanks, and a museum. Trains from Rizhsky Station, several daily, travel time about an hour.

*[wiki=34ece898fc662234705fd092f7199a1a]Smolensk[/wiki] - A very worthwhile day trip to one of the oldest Russian cities with an ancient fortress. Buses and trains leave from Belorussky Railway Terminal several times a day, cost from 800 RUB and take about 5.5 hours.

*[url=http://wikitravel.org/en/Balakovo]Balakovo[/url] - about a 1000 km south-east from Moscow, a jewel on Volga river with nice natural sceneries, wonderful and cheap food, warm and hospital people. 21hrs train will take you directly from Moscow to Balakovo. Many Moscow inhabitants prefer to spend summer camping on the island Pustynniy Ostrov near Balakovo to enjoy warm beaches, fresh fish and vegetables, as well as to get rest in a quiet place after noisy Moscow life.

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Points of InterestRusia

Airport - Transportation
Airport - Transportation
Airport - Transportation
Kronshtadt Airport
Kronshtadt Airport
Saint Petersburg
Pulkuvo 2 Airport
Pulkuvo 2 Airport
Saint Petersburg
Pulkovo (LED)
Pulkovo (LED)
Saint Petersburg
Sheremetyevo Airport
Sheremetyevo Airport
Moscow
Domodedovo Airport
Domodedovo Airport
Moscow
Vnukovo Airport
Vnukovo Airport
Moscow

Point of Interest
Point of Interest
Point of Interest
Winter Palace
Winter Palace
Saint Petersburg
State Hermitage Museum
State Hermitage Museum
Saint Petersburg
Nevsky Prospekt
Nevsky Prospekt
Saint Petersburg
Red Square
Red Square
Moscow
St Basil's Cathedral
St Basil's Cathedral
Moscow
The Kremlin
The Kremlin
Moscow