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Travel Guide
Moscow
The Russian beauty
02 Quick view 05 Getting around Moscow 10 Calendar of events
02 Russia 05 Top 10 sights 13 Hotels
03 Travel etiquette 07 Shopping in Moscow
04 Health 08 Restaurants
04 Phone calls & Internet 09 Nightlife
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Quick view
Moscow: The Russian beauty
The capital of Russia has seen some tumultuous times in its 1,000-year history: the
rise and fall of tsars, usurpers and sieges, empires and revolution. All this history
has left an indelible mark on the city by the Moskva River. In the centre, the onion
domes of Orthodox churches jostle for space with Russian baroque department
stores and austere Soviet towers.
But Moscow is no musty museum piece – behind the history is a fast-paced
modern metropolis, with shopping, nightlife and dining to rival any European
capital. Start the day at the Kremlin and finish the night with champagne and caviar
and tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet. Mixing leisure with culture is the Russian way.
Russia
General knowledge
Country overview
Russia is at once breathtaking, baffling and stunningly beautiful. Monumental in
every respect, it's a land where untamed wilderness sits alongside bustling urban
centres, and adventure lurks around every corner. From imperial splendour to icy
Siberian tundra and from time-worn Soviet-era monuments to über-hip urban
culture, Russia is a land of contradiction and superlatives.
For the first time in its history, Russia is now wide open for foreign visitors to
experience, and exploration beyond Moscow and St Petersburg is well advised.
The Golden Ring, a collection of ancient gems, transports the traveller back to a
bygone age.
Geography
The Russian Federation covers almost twice the area of the USA, and reaches
from the enclave of Kaliningrad in the west over the Urals and the vast Siberian
plains to the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The border between European Russia
and Siberia (Asia) is formed by the Ural Mountains, the Ural River and the Manych
Depression. All in all Russia has 16 international borders with countries including
Finland, Lithuania, USA, Japan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and China.
European Russia extends from the North Polar Sea across the Central Russian
Uplands to the Black Sea, the Northern Caucasus and the Caspian Sea. Siberia
stretches from the West Siberian Plain across the Central Siberian Plateau to the
Lena River and takes in the Sayan and Yablonovy ranges in the south.
East of Siberia stretches the Russian Far East, a region almost as big as Siberia
itself, running to the Pacific coast and including the vast Chukotka and Kamchatka
peninsulas.
Given the vast size of the country, Russia's terrain is hugely variable. From the
Siberian tundra to the mountains of the Urals, the beaches on the Black Sea coast,
and the plains of western Russia, such variable geography means one can
experience many different Russias.
General knowledge
Key facts
Population: 142500482
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Population Density (per sq km): 8
Capital: Moscow.
Language
Russian is the official language, although there are over 100 other languages.
English is widely spoken by younger people as well as some educated older
people.
Currency
Rouble (RUB; symbol руб) = 100 kopeks. Notes are in denominations of 5,000,
1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1, and
50, 10, 5 and 1 kopeks.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Russia uses a standard two-pin European plug.
General business opening hours
Mon-Fri 1000-1800, with a lengthy lunch break, usually from 1200-1400, during
which no work is done - even telephones are left unanswered.
Public Holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2019 – December 2020 period.
2019
Nowogodnije kanikuly (New Year): 1 to 6 January 2019
Roschdestwo Christowo (Orthodox Christmas Day): 7 and 8 January 2019
Den saschtschitnika Otetschestwa (Defender of the Fatherland Day): 23 to 25
February 2019
Meschdunarodny schenski den (International Women’s Day): 8 March 2019
Prasdnik Wesny i Truda (Spring and Labour Day): 1 to 3 May 2019
Den Pobedy (Victory Day): 9 May 2019
Den Rossii (Russia Day, Republic Day): 12 June 2019
Den narodnowo jedinstwa (Unity Day): 4 November 2019
2020
Nowogodnije kanikuly (New Year): 1 to 6 January 2020
Roschdestwo Christowo (Orthodox Christmas Day): 7 January 2020
Den saschtschitnika Otetschestwa (Defender of the Fatherland Day): 23 and 24
February 2020
Meschdunarodny schenski den (International Women’s Day): 8 and 9 March 2020
Prasdnik Wesny i Truda (Spring and Labour Day): 1 May 2020
Den Pobedy (Victory Day): 9 and 11 May 2020
Den Rossii (Russia Day, Republic Day): 12 June 2020
Den narodnowo jedinstwa (Unity Day): 4 November 2020
All information subject to change.
Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Social Conventions
It is customary to shake hands when greeting someone, though never across a
threshold. Company or business gifts are well received; if you're invited to
someone's home do bring a token gift, but avoid clearing your plate when eating;
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leaving some food is considered as a good sign.
Conservative wear is suitable for most places – women will need to cover
shoulders and wear long skirts to enter an orthodox church – and the seasonal
weather should always be borne in mind. Smoking and drinking is acceptable
unless stated otherwise.
Russian society is still highly patriarchal and hierarchical; this may be reflected in
chivalrous acts (men holding doors open for women for example) but it may also
mean that women are taken less seriously, and engaging in 'unfeminine' behaviour
may be interpreted wrongly, although being a visitor may get you some leeway.
Be careful with gestures – in Russia, giving the 'thumbs up' sign is an insult not an
'OK'.
Photography
It is prohibited to take photographs of any military installation and/or
establishments or sites of strategic importance. Failure to abide by this could result
in police arrest.
Health
Health
Main emergency number: 112
Food & Drink
In general, Russia does not pose any serious health risks when it comes to food.
Use common sense and caution when deciding what might be safe to eat. Tap
water is drinkable, although those with sensitive stomachs may want to stick to
bottled water. Similarly, some may want to make sure that water used for brushing
teeth or making ice has been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is pasteurised and
dairy products are safe for consumption. Be mindful that eating salads may have
vegetables washed in tap water; you may want to stick to well-cooked meals for
the duration of your stay. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other Risks
Vaccinations are sometimes recommended for Japanese B encephalitis,
meningococcal meningitis and tick-borne encephalitis.
Contractual physician of Lufthansa
Dr. Popadeykin, Vladimir
OOO Med Es
4-th Lesnoy pereulok 4
Office 512
125047 Moscow
Russia
Tel. +7-495663-80-01
Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it
bear the cost of any treatment.
Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
Telephone/Mobile Telephone
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Dialing Code: +7
Telephone
When dialling the Russian Federation from abroad, the 0 of the area code must not
be omitted. Most Moscow hotels have telephone booths with IDD. For long-
distance calls within the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), dial 8 then
wait for the dial tone before proceeding with the call. Collect calls, calls placed
using credit cards and calls from direct dial telephones in hotels can be extremely
expensive. International calls can be made from phones in the street and
phonecards are available from many shops and kiosks in the street. For enquiries
regarding Moscow private telephone numbers dial 09; for businesses, dial 927
0009.
Mobile Telephone
Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies. All major
cities are covered by at least one operator. Handsets can be hired from some
companies and local SIM cards are easily purchased for use within Russia if you
have an unlocked handset.
Internet
Wi-Fi is available within most hotels in larger cities (although they may charge)
and at internet cafes. Most connections will be either via dial up or broadband.
Although Russia does not ostensibly censor the internet, there is an internet
blacklist of sites which you will not be able to visit from inside Russia, which
includes some independent news sites.
Getting around Moscow
Getting around
Public Transport
The most atmospheric way to explore the Russian capital is on the Moscow Metro
(tel: (495) 688 0293; www.mosmetro.ru); fares are cheap, trains run to every corner
of the city and the marble and chandelier-filled stations are works of art in
themselves. Tickets are sold in stations; buy a multi-ride smart card to avoid the
queues. Above ground, buses, trams and marshrutka (shared minibuses) zip
between the suburbs and the centre, but routes can be confusing; buy tickets from
the driver, from metro stations, or from ticket booths at bus stops.
Taxis
Taking a taxi in Moscow can be an expensive business, and that’s before you
consider Moscow’s notorious traffic jams. It’s best to phone ahead for an official
taxi, rather than taking your chances in Moscow’s vast fleet of unofficial taxis;
reputable companies include Welcome Taxi (tel: (499) 553 0158) and New Yellow
Taxi (tel: (495) 940 8888). Locals generally do not tip.
Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Moscow
The Kremlin
Moscow’s most famous sight is almost a city within a city. Behind the towering
walls of the Kremlin are elegant cathedrals, stately palaces and museums dripping
with unimaginable riches, as well as the offices of the Russian government.
Krasnaya ploshchad Opening times: Fri-Wed 1000-1700
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109012 Moscow www.kreml.ru
Russia
Tel: (495) 695 3776
Red Square
The vast size of Red Square only becomes apparent when you step out onto the
cobbles. Even towering St Basil’s Cathedral looks like a paperweight in this
expansive setting. Come in May for bombastic military parades, or just join the
promenading crowds.
Red Square, (Krasnaya Ploshad)
103012 Moscow
Russia
St Basil’s Cathedral
Looking more like a wedding cake built by an eccentric sweet-maker, Russia’s
most famous place of worship has pride of place in Red Square. The exterior is
topped by fantasy towers and candy-colour domes, while the interior is adorned
with lavish frescoes.
4 Krasnaya Ploshchad Opening times: Daily 1100-1900
103012 Moscow (summer); 1100-1700 (winter)
Russia
www.saintbasil.ru
Novodevichy Convent & Cemetery
The cemetery attached to this UNESCO-listed convent is the final resting place of
some of Russia’s most famous citizens, including Anton Chekhov, Nikita
Khrushchev and Boris Yeltsin. As well as famous graves, don’t miss the ornate
frescoes inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk.
Novodevichy proezd 1 Opening times: Wed-Mon 0900-1700
119435 Moscow
Russia novodev.msk.ru
Tel: (499) 246 8526
Pushkin Fine Arts Museum
Showing great art in a grand setting, the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum has Russia’s
premier collection of European art. Amongst the collection are works by Monet,
Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Van Gogh.
Volkhonka ulitsa 12 Opening times: Tue-Wed and Fri-Sun
119019 Moscow 1000-1900, Thurs 1000-2100
Russia
Tel: (495) 697 9578 www.arts-museum.ru
Bolshoi Theatre
Even if you fail to secure tickets for a live show, touring the Bolshoi Theatre, the
official home of the legendary Bolshoi Ballet Company, is almost mandatory when
visiting Moscow. Take a behind-the-scenes tour and see the stage where Swan
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Lake premiered in 1877.
Teatralnaya ploshchad 1 Opening times: Tours on Mon, Wed and
125009 Moscow Fri at 1210
Russia
Tel: (495) 455 5555 www.bolshoi.ru
Tretyakov State Gallery
Pre-Revolutionary art is the focus at this famous gallery, which preserves the
world’s finest collection of Russian Orthodox icons. Also on display is work from
the groundbreaking Peredvizhniki movement, pioneers of Russian realism.
Lavrushinsky pereulok 10 Opening times: Tue-Wed and Sat-Sun
119017 Moscow 1000-1800, Thurs-Fri 1000-2100
Russia
Tel: (495) 953 1051 www.tretyakovgallery.ru
Gorky Park
Less menacing than the spy novels would have you believe, this sprawling park is
a favourite summer hangout for Muscovites, with cafés, bars, shady walkways,
gaudy fairground rides and calming river views.
Krymsky Val ulitsa 9 www.park-gorkogo.com
119049 Moscow
Russia
Tel: (495) 995 0200
Sanduny Baths
The grandest place in Moscow to take a bath, this elegant banya (bathhouse) was
constructed in 1808, and the steam baths still pull in daily crowds. Celebrities from
Alexander Pushkin to Roman Abramovich have all come here to let off steam.
Neglinnaya ulitsa 3-7 14 Opening times: Daily 0800-2200
107031 Moscow
Russia www.sanduny.ru
Tel: (495) 625 4631
Winzavod
Moscow’s answer to the Meatpacking District, this dynamic modern art centre
sprawls across seven vast industrial buildings. Inside the hanger-like halls are
artists’ studios, galleries, cafés and bars, and some of Moscow’s most atmospheric
exhibition spaces.
4-y Syromyatnichesky pereulok 1 Opening times: Tue-Sun 1200-2000
105120 Moscow
Russia www.winzavod.ru
Tel: (495) 917 4646
Shopping in Moscow
Shopping in Moscow
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Key Areas
Russians have a deserved reputation as shopaholics, and the city is awash with
markets, department stores, boutiques and malls, including the iconic GUM
shopping centre beside Red Square. In the centre, Tverskaya ulitsa is the most
glamorous shopping strip, while the Arbat district is the place to pick up a souvenir
matryoshka doll.
Markets
Few people do the weekly shop at GUM. Instead, Muscovites flock to the city’s
rynok (markets) for everything from fashions and food to Chinese thermos flasks
and Central Asian carpets. Close to Partizanskaya metro station, Izmailovo Market
sells everything from Soviet-era trinkets and fur ushanka hats to electronics and
fishing rods. For delicious Russian foodstuffs, head to the bustling Dorogomilovsky
Market (Mozhaysky ulitsa val) or Danilovsky Market (Mytnaya ulitsa).
Shopping Centres
Oligarchs and opera stars shop for glitzy brands at the famous GUM shopping
centre next to Red Square, known as the State Department Store in Soviet times.
For champagne, cigars, perfume and diamonds, visit TSUM (formerly Central
Universal Department Store) on Teatralnaya ploshchad, or mingle with the
millionaires on shimmering Tretyakovsky Proezd. For less ostentatious purchases,
modern malls abound – try Metropolis (Leningradskoe shosse), Atrium (Zemlyanoy
Val ulitsa 33) or Europeisky (Kievskogo Vokzala 2 ploshchad).
Restaurants
Restaurants in Moscow
Only members of the older generation still recall the “minimalism” of Soviet-era
restaurants; young Muscovites, on the other hand, are accustomed to an ever-
growing number and broad selection of eating places.Each of the Russian
Federation’s many ethnicities has established its country’s cuisine in Moscow,
which also boasts a number of international restaurants. Cafés also serve hot food,
and you will find stalls selling street food, such as chebureki (pastries with a savory
filling), blini (thin pancakes) and pirozhki (savory filled dumplings), on almost every
street corner.
Café Pushkin
This classy restaurant opened on Tverskoy Boulevard in 1999. The building is
Baroque, but the interior is in 19th-century style. Whether you prefer the pharmacy
hall, the library or the fireplace room is a matter of taste. The Pushkin serves
traditional Russian dishes with an original French twist. If you have a sweet tooth,
don’t miss the Café Pushkin confectionery right next door.
Tverskoy bulvar 26A Price: luxurious
103009 Moscow
Russia
White Rabbit
Chef Vladimir Mukhim serves up modern Russian creations with Asian and
Mediterranean influences on the 17th floor of the Smolensky Passage Center. The
White Rabbit has a delightfully whimsical interior and counted among the World’s
50 Best Restaurants in 2017.
Smolenskaya ploshchad 3 Price: luxurious
121099 Moscow
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Russia
Uzbekistan
The building dates from the late 19th century and has a long tradition of hospitality.
Originally a tavern, then a café, it later housed an officers’ mess. Since 1997, the
Uzbekistan has been serving Azerbaijani, Arab and Uzbek specialties in an
Oriental ambience. The emphasis is very much on traditional preparation here,
which is why all dishes are cooked over an open flame or in the tandoor.
Neglinnaya ulitsa 29 Price: moderate
109012 Moscow
Russia
5642 Vysota
The western peak of Mount Elbrus in the Russian part of the Greater Caucasus is
5642 meters high, making it the tallest mountain in all of Russia. Like the name of
the restaurant, the dishes on its menu are largely Caucasian inspired, and include
Georgian specialties, such as chakhokhbili (chicken) and kharcho (beef soup with
rice).
Bol. Cherkassky per. 15-17 bldg.1 Price: moderate
Moscow
Russia
Ludi kak Ludi
There are plenty of small cafés in Kitay-Gorod, but few as popular as this one,
which is crowded right into the early-morning hours with people enjoying its very
reasonably priced and delicious pastries, sandwiches, homemade bread and
smoothies.
1/4 Solyanskiy tupik, Kitay Gorod Price: budget
109240 Moscow
Russia
Nightlife
Nightlife in Moscow
It’s easy to track down some evening entertainment in Moscow – and easiest of all
in the city’s bars and big hotels. Even the upmarket, less conventional ones are
child’s play to spot by the lines of people waiting outside the door.There are
usually bouncers on the door to make sure guests meet the required standard of
sartorial elegance. If that all sounds too much to you, head for one of the many
cafés and bars that also stay open late but are a little relaxed – and not only in
matters of style.
B2
This huge club is a five-story event center with a restaurant. For disco music, head
to the 1980s-style second floor or to the fifth floor, where the motto is “Disco 2000.”
If you’re into jazz, the fourth floor’s for you; there’s also a lounge and a summer
veranda.
Bolshaya Sadovaya 8/1
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Sixteen Tons
This two-level concert club has a stage and a dance floor and hosts live gigs,
mostly featuring guitar bands, some of them from abroad. Done out entirely like an
English pub, it has its own brewery, which produces the house label, 16 Tons
(obviously), but also serves a selection of other beers.
Presnensky val 6/1
123022 Moscow
Russia
Propaganda
The admission policy is not nearly as strict at this café club, which first opened in
1997, as in other places around Moscow. It opens at 12 noon, when it serves good,
reasonably priced food and drink, but in the evening lays down a changing
evening program that may be devoted entirely to soul, house or techno - the club’s
taste in music is eclectic.
Bolshoy Zlatoustinskiy pereulok 7
109472 Moscow
Russia
City Space
This panorama bar on the 34th floor of the Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy City closely
resembles a UFO that’s just arrived from outer space. Located 140 meters above
the ground, the City Space has a 360° glass facade of floor-to-ceiling windows
offering a breathtaking view. Cocktails ranging from classic to molecular complete
the spacey experience.
Kosmodamianskaya naberezhnaya
52/6
115054 Moscow
Russia
Club Petrovic
The USSR of the 1950s and ’60s has survived here, both in terms of the decor and
the menu. Here, guests tuck into blini and hearty soups amid everyday objects and
memorabilia dating from that era. There’s live music in the evenings and dancing
on the weekend. The Petrovich is officially a “members only” club, so it’s a good
idea to book a table before you go.
Myasnitskaya ul. 24, Building 3
101000 Moscow
Russia
Calendar of events
Calendar of events
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Russian Orthodox Christmas
Celebrated according to the Julian calendar, the Russian Orthodox Christmas falls
on 7 January and is a huge celebration for Orthodox Christians across Russia.
Events begin on the eve of the holiday with a special televised speech by the
president. Many attend Christmas religious services which are held in churches
throughout Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Midnight Mass service on
Christmas Eve in the restored Christ the Saviour Cathedral near the Kremlin is one
of the main services.
7 January 2019
Website
Venue: Various locations around Moscow
Maslenitsa (Blini Day)
Maslenitsa is a blend of pagan beliefs and Christian traditions and is the Russian
equivalent of Mardi Gras - the last period for feasting before the fasting of the
traditional Lent season. Blini are a type of Russian pastry or doughnut which is
frequently eaten smothered in jam, honey or other sweet foodstuffs. Maslenitsa
lasts for up to one week ending on Shrove Tuesday or 'Blini Day'. Many
Muscovites visit the Blini Village in Red Square which is a great place to soak up
the unique flavour of this popular cultural and religious celebration.
4 - 10 March 2019
www.russlandjournal.de/russland/feiertage/mas...
Venue: Various locations around Moscow
Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD) is an internationally recognised celebration of
women and their social, economic and political achievements. In Russia, the
demonstrations that marked International Women's Day created a sea of change
that kick-started the Russian Revolution of 1917. To commemorate the day's
historic importance it is now a public holiday in Russia. However, rather than
staging political protests the day has a more sentimental slant, with husbands and
sons showing their love for the ladies in their lives.
8 March 2019
Venue: Throughout Russia
Paskha (Easter)
The main holiday of the Russian Orthodox Church, when Russians end 40 days of
fasting with midnight church services and a feast of special cakes.
8 April 2019
Venue: Churches across Moscow
Moscow International Film Festival
Muscovites celebrate more than 100 years of Russian cinema with screenings of
new and classic films at theatres all over Moscow.
18 - 25 April 2019
www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/
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Venue: Cinemas across Moscow
Victory Day
Each year on 9 May Russia celebrates Victory Day which commemorates the
defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War. The German army signed the
surrender terms on 8 May 1945 with peace officially taking effect the following day
on 9 May. But peace did not come without huge loss of life on both sides and the
day is also a way of remembering the many people that lost their lives during the
conflict. Known as VE Day in most of Europe, Victory Day is celebrated in a grand
way in Moscow with lavish ceremonies and a military parade in Red Square. The
ceremony is usually attended by several prominent world leaders and the occasion
closes with a fireworks display.
9 May 2019
Venue: Red Square
White Nights Festival
This festival is a must for ballet, opera and classical music amateurs. It takes its
inspiration from the short summer season when the sun never sets, and offers a
world-class programme of concerts.
May - July 2019
mariinsky.us/festivals/festivals-stars-of-the...
Venue: Throughout the city
Russian Independence Day
Russia declared its sovereignty on 12 June 1990 as a way of distancing itself from
the crumbling Soviet Union. The following year when the Soviet Union was
formerly broken up, Boris Yeltsin came to power and declared 12 June Russian
Independence Day and a national holiday. But it was not until over a decade later
in 2003 under the presidency of Vladimir Putin that the day became a grand
parade. Now each year on 12 June there is a big celebration and parade at
Moscow's Red Square.
12 June 2019
Venue: Red Square
Moscow City Day (Den' Goroda)
Held over the first weekend in September, Moscow celebrates the birth of the
Russian capital with a series of parades and entertainment events. The
celebrations begin on the Saturday with a procession of floats and city officials
along Tverskaya Street and finishing at the Kremlin. Other celebratory events
taking place over the weekend include fun fairs, street entertainers, sports contests
and live music; and there are plenty of food and drink stalls lining the streets. The
city parks are also popular places to celebrate the occasion with many families
choosing to enjoy a picnic in one of the beautifully maintained parks. Moscow's
City Day was introduced by the former Russian president Boris Yeltsin (1931-
2007) in 1986 when he was the Secretary of the Moscow City Committee.
September 2019
Venue: Various locations around Moscow
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Kremlin Cup
Russia's answer to Wimbledon captures the city's attention for nine days in
October.
12 - 20 October 2019
kremlincup.ru/en/
Venue: Olympic Stadium
Day of National Unity
Communists come out of the woodwork to parade and flag-wave to commemorate
the October Revolution.
4 November 2019
Venue: Throughout the city
Russian Winter Festival
Muscovites get into the Russian winter spirit with all sorts of special events and
rides in troikas (sleighs drawn by three horses). Ice sculpture competitions, and
even ice chess, also take place in the city.
December 2019 - January 2020
www.russia-channel.com/blog/be-here-for-the-l...
Venue: Izmaylovsky Park, Pushkinsaya ploschad, Red Square and other venues
Hotels
Hotels in Moscow
Bargains are sparse in über-expensive Moscow, but grand hotels are in steady
supply. The most prestigious addresses are close to Red Square and the Kremlin,
where caviar and champagne breakfasts are de rigueur.For cheaper
accommodation, head to the suburbs and commute to the centre on the Moscow
Metro.
Ritz Carlton
Every imaginable luxury is on offer at this grand hotel, with lavish designer interiors
and views across to the Kremlin from the rooftop terrace.
Tverskaya ulitsa 3 Category: Expensive
125009 Moscow
Russia
Swissotel Krasnye Holmy
Rooms are sumptuous and views are to die for at this gleaming Moscow tower,
looming above the Moskva River.
Kosmodamianskaya naberezhnaya 52, Category: Expensive
Building 6
115054 Moscow
Russia
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Metropol Moscow Historical Hotel
An art nouveau beauty on glamorous Teatralny Proezd, overflowing with old-world
charm and period details.
Teatralny proezd 2 Category: Expensive
109012 Moscow
Russia
Kitay Gorod Hotel
A rare inexpensive find in the centre, offering small but comfortable rooms within
walking distance of the Kremlin.
Lubyanskiy proezd 25 Category: Moderate
101000 Moscow
Russia
Izmailovo Beta
Simple, no-frills rooms and bargain prices are the main attraction at this tower hotel
near the Ismailovo Market.
Izmailovskoe Shosse 2B- 71 Block Category: Cheap
105187 Moscow
Russia
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