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Your guide to Russia

Your guide to Russia

Central Administrative Okrug (CAO)

This is the historical core of the city, where the main symbols of Moscow are concentrated.
Red Square
  • The main square of the country, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The ensemble of the square includes St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, the Lenin Mausoleum, and the State Historical Museum.
Moscow Kremlin
  • A fortress in the center of Moscow, the official residence of the President of Russia
  • The territory contains ancient cathedrals, the Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
  • The cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church
  • The current building is a reconstruction of the cathedral destroyed in 1931
Tretyakov Gallery
  • The main museum of Russian national art, founded by the merchant Pavel Tretyakov
  • The collection covers the period from the 11th to the 20th century
Zaryadye Park
  • A modern park next to the Kremlin, combining landscape design and cutting-edge architecture
  • It is home to the "Floating Bridge" with views of the Kremlin
Central Children's Store (Detsky Mir)
  • A legendary toy store on Lubyanka, which after reconstruction became not only a shopping center but also a place for family recreation

Western and South-Western Okrugs

These districts are known for their impressive views and memorial complexes
Gorky Park
  • A key recreation spot for Muscovites and city guests
  • It features sports zones, dance floors, museums, and beautiful embankments
Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory)
  • One of the best viewing platforms in Moscow with a panoramic view of the city center, the Kremlin, and the Novodevichy Convent
  • The main building of Moscow State University (MGU) is located here
Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill
  • A large memorial complex dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War (WWII). The park's centerpiece is the 141.8-meter obelisk (10 cm for each day of the war) and the Museum of the Great Patriotic War

Northern and North-Eastern Okrugs

Here you can see both monuments of the Soviet era and the largest exhibition complex
VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy)
  • The largest expo and entertainment complex with architectural pavilions-monuments, fountains, and museums
  • The Moskvarium oceanarium is also located on its territory
Ostankino Tower
  • One of the symbols of Moscow, 540 meters tall
  • At a height of 337 meters, there is an observation deck (enclosed and open) and the revolving restaurant "The Seventh Heaven"

Useful Tips for Your Walk

Transport
The most convenient way to get around the center is on foot and by metro. The Moscow Metro is an attraction in itself
Tickets
For some sites (the Kremlin cathedrals, the Armoury Chamber, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower), it is better to buy tickets online in advance to avoid queues and guarantee entry at your desired time
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