See what the experts are saying about Moscow. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Red Square and the Kremlin Visiting Moscow, best in late spring or autumn when the weather is warm and sunny, there is simply no better place to start your sightseeing than its historic heart--the Red Square (Krasnaia Ploshchad'). Much of... Continue reading »
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History
At some point in the year 1147, Prince Dolgoruki invited a group of nobles from Novgorod to a grand feast at his lodge overlooking the Moskva river. That location became the Kremlin--the power center of an emergent Russian state. The surround... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Since the fall of Communism in the beginning of the 1990s, the new Russia has seen Moscow transformed to an extent unimaginable in any other Russian city, even St Petersburg. One manifestation of this is the abundance and variety of new (or n... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Moscow's contemporary wining and dining scene is utterly unlike anything that existed here during the age of the Iron Curtain. The transformation of the city from Communist citadel tо Capitalist frontier is reflected in the entirely new range... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Moscow is one of the world's major capital cities, with entertainment and nightlife to match the title. The traditional offerings of classical music and drama have been joined in recent years by a vibrant and often extravagant array of nightc... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: The Kremlin An ancient seat of Russian power, an awe-inspiring symbol, and an internationally-renowned landmark, the Kremlin is the spiritual heart of the Russian polity: a giant, walled complex combining sacred monuments of both... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) offers flights to and from Moscow. There are bus, taxi, and other transportation services in and out of the Moscow International Airport. Major airlines to Moscow include... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Moscow Country: Russia Moscow by the Numbers: Population: 11.2 million Elevation: 623 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 23.6 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 18 inches Average January Temperature: 16 degrees F Average July... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Moscow has matured over a millennium into a richly layered, ever-expanding, and never-sleeping metropolis. Its sporadic growth has left it without a compact downtown, which means that great sights, hotels, and restaurants can be found in near... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Moscow's grand scale means that any good glimpse of the city requires a fair amount of travel, but these itineraries aim to keep the walking and metro- or car-riding to a minimum. When touring on your own, bear in mind the travel time between... Continue reading »
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In one day
Capturing Moscow in one day means hitting Red Square early and branching out from there. Bring good walking shoes and as much energy as you can muster. This itinerary takes you inside the Kremlin walls, gives you a glance at bustling Tverskay... Continue reading »
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In two days
Use your second day in Moscow to immerse yourself in Russian art at the Tretyakov Gallery, wander the canals of Zamoskvarechye, and explore the cathedrals and historic neighborhood of Kitai-Gorod. Reserve the evening for Pushkin Square and a... Continue reading »
Moscow Travel Experiences
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Despite the Cold, I am Warming Up to this Place
Okay, so my last entry was a bit foreboding and strict. I am sure some of you got a little concerned for me in this Russian city.&n... Continue reading »
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Warsaw to Moscow
James writes...It’s 11am and we’re sitting in the lush surroundings of our grey Moscow hotel. In just 4 hours time we’re leaving on one o... Continue reading »
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MOCKBA 20 years later
Hi everyone,Sorry for the lapse...much to see & do, little time to blog!Took the overnight train from St Petersburg to Moscow - very... Continue reading »
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Moscow or Vegas?
This is now my second day in Moscow - and I have done the touristy things that I want to do.First stop was Red Square and St Basil's... a... Continue reading »
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Moscow and Mercenaries
After all this flying, I was a wee bit hungry, so Caitlin and I checked into our mammoth, 5300-room hotel in Moscow (called, simply, The... Continue reading »
Popular Moscow Hotels
- Izmailovo Gamma-Delta by CTO Hotels
- Academicheskaya Hotel
- Le Meridien Moscow Country Club Hotel Golf Resort
- Baltschug Kempinski
- Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow
- BUDAPEST
- Trans-Siberian Hostel
- Hotel Baltschug Kempinski
- Aerostar Hotel
- Novotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport
Popular Moscow Things to Do
- Red Square (Krasnaia Ploshchad')
- Monument to Peter the Great (Monument Petry Velikomu)
- Tretiakov Gallery (Tret'iakovskaia Galereia)
- Victory Park (Park Pobedy)
- Gorky Park
- Ostankino
- Moscow State University, main building (Moskovskii Gosudarstvennyi Universitet)
- Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics (Memorial'nyi Muzei Kosmonavtiki)
- Golodnaia Utka (Hungry Duck's)
- Lenin's Mausoleum (Mavzolei V.I. Lenina)
