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Moscow - Russia
Moscow, capital of Russia, is one of the largest metropolises in the world with an ever growing population. Moscow is a place where life is constantly on the move- a fact which is reflected in the opening of new restaurants, clubs and shopping malls ever so often. It is a perfect fusion of ancient meets modern. Juxtaposed with the Cathedrals built as early as the 11th century and other historic structures such as the Kremlin and Museums, are other recently built chic and modern structures. Moscow is quite simply the historical, cultural, political as well as financial capital of Russia. Read More

Hotels In Moscow

This hotel is located in the neighborhood of Barrikadanya and is a 15 minute...
This hotel is located outside the Garden Ring. In room facilities include Cable TV, a mini-bar and...
This hotel is located north of the Center. It provides a view of the Botanical Gardens. Rooms are...
This hotel is located in the neighborhood of Zamoskvorechie on the Moscow River. The hotel was...

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Transportation/Getting Around

Car for hire
A car can be hired on a day to day ...
Taxi
Moscow's streets are dotted with ...
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Metro
Moscow's Metro system is ...

Moscow - Russia

Moscow History
Moscow, historically, was the foundation of the Russian state. Ivan the Great following the Mongol invasion of areas surrounding Moscow, warded of these invaders and consolidated the Russian state from Moscow.   Moscow as a city grew in different stages so that city walls were constantly being knocked down and rebuilt so as to encompass newly acquired areas. Moscow progressed through distinct historical phases- each of these manifests itself in the architecture of the buildings. Czarist rule brought with it beautiful and ornate, luxurious and excessive palatial scale edifices. Soviet... read more

Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
This hotel is located in the neighborhood of Zamoskvorechie on the Moscow River. The hotel was...
Hotel Savoy
This hotel is located near Kremlin and Red Square. It was built in 1912 and has a wonderful...
Moscow Marriott
This hotel was opened in 1995 and has a central location. Contrary to appearances it is also one of...
Hotel Metropol
This hotel is located in the vicinity of the Kremlin and Red Square. It was built in 1901 and...
Park Hyatt Ararat
This hotel is located in the neighborhood of the Kremlin and Red Square. It is the archetypal 21st...
East- West Hotel

GUM
This shopping centre is located in the vicinity of the Red Square. It is the most famous of...
Okhotny Ryad
This is another of Moscow's famous shopping malls. It is located right outside the Kremlin and a...
The Arbat
While much of what is sold here is over priced and readily available in other shopping areas, a few...
Eliseyevsky Magazin
This is a food emporium where expensive chocolates, vodkas, cookies and salted herring are...
Central House of Artists
Artists have put up their creations for sale on the ground floor of the museum.   Address:...
Pyatniskaya Street
This area is unique and quite eclectic since it is consists of a number of small shops and...

Millionaire Fair
Moscow is famed for the vast income differential that exists between the rich and the poor. Along...
December Evenings Festival
Classical music is performed at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts throughout the month of December....
Russian Open
This golf tournament in Russia is held annually. The venue is usually the Le Meridian Moscow...
New Year's Eve
Tourists and other merry makers usually converge at Red Square to welcome the New Year. Two...
Victory Day
This is an extremely solemn event contrary to what is suggested by its name.  Russian soldiers...
White Nights Festival
This is a cultural event which is not exclusive to any one part of the city. There are multiple...

Krasnaya ploschad
This restaurant is located in the centre of Moscow and customers get a breathtaking view of Moscow...
Beluga
This is an extremely posh restaurant and caviar is its specialty along with other succulent dishes....
Carré Blanc
Located in an 18th century mansion; this French restaurant is accompanied by a café which is...
Prisoner of the Caucasus
This restaurant is named after a Russian film and the ambience is very much in keeping with this...
Café Pushkin
This restaurant provides outstanding service and offers a vast array of dishes to choose from. In...
Korchma Taras Bulba
This restaurant takes its name from one of the main characters in a Gogol novel. The restaurant is...

Fast Facts
Location:Located on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District, in the European part of Russia.

Local City Name:
Moscow

Area:
1,081 sq km
Dialing code:
+7
Area Code:
495
Emergency Numbers:
Fire: 01
Police: 02
Ambulance: 03

Population:
10,409,200

Languages:
Russian, English

Time zone:
GMT +3 (Last Sunday in October - last Sunday in March: GMT +4)

Currency:
Russian Ruble (RUR)
The RUR is divided into 100 kopeks


Average January Temperatures:
- 13°C (- 9°F)

Average July Temperatures:
18°C (64°F)

Annual Rainfall:
24.3 inches
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When To Go

When to go
The best time of the year to visit Moscow is during the summer season from June to August. The weather is also good during the months of September and October.  ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with children in town
Kolomenskoye This is a sprawling estate situated along the Moscow River. This estate can be ...

Health & Safety

Health And Safety
Tourists should always carry their passports with them. Russian policemen often ask to see these as well as documentation proving that you ...