Moscow Sights

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art is the first philanthropic institution in Russia wholly devoted to contemporary art. The museum showcases artistic movements from Russia and around the world. Alongside exhibitions, visitors can enjoy theatre performances, concerts and film screenings orchestrated by emerging local artists and creatives; they can also get involved in workshops, lectures and other educational programmes.

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The Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin is an imposing fortress marking the very core of Russia’s capital city. It is the largest medieval fortress in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising towers, palaces, squares and churches.For centuries, the Kremlin has been a unique monument of Russian culture and a symbol of Russian statehood. Its formidable wallshave housedthe seat of Russian power from medieval timesto the Romanovs,the Soviets, and the Russian government today. The Moscow Kremlin exudes power and grandeur to all those who visit and is an unmissable landmark for those visiting Russia’s capital city.

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Red Square, Moscow

Red Square, Moscow

For centuries Red Square has been the nucleus of life in Moscow. It has evolved from being a simple medieval market, to the setting of glorious Soviet military parades, to the symbolic centre of Russia today. Situated between the Kremlin and historic Kitai-Gorod district and surrounded by the city’s most famous landmarks, it’s impossible to appreciate Moscow without a visit to Red Square.

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St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

St Basil’s Cathedral has become a globally recognised image of Russia. Situated on Red Square beside the Moscow Kremlin,the cathedral is an integral part of Moscow’s city scape and an astounding achievement of ancient Russian architecture, synthesising eleven unique churches into a single ensemble. What is the story behind this monument of Russian spiritual, political, and architectural history, and what can you find there today?

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Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent

The Novodevichy Convent is deeply connected to Russia’s political, cultural and religious history. It is one of the most magnificent examples of Moscow Baroque architecture preserved in Russia to this day, home to a treasure trove of religious artifacts and artwork, and is the resting place of Russia’s most eminent figures.

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Moscow State University

Moscow State University

Moscow State University is Russia’s oldest university and the educational and scientific centre of the country, counting Noble Laureates, renowned scientists, intellectuals and political figures among its current and former staff and students. Its main campus is perched on a hilltop overlooking Moscow and is home to one of the capital’s most commanding buildings.

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Lenin’s Mausoleum

Lenin’s Mausoleum

Lenin’s Mausoleum is one of Red Square’s most macabre but most popular attractions. Since his death in January 1924, the leader of the October Revolution has lay embalmed in Russia’s capital and can be visited to this day, offering a glimpse of the revered place that he held in Soviet politics and society.

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Sparrow Hills, Moscow

Sparrow Hills, Moscow

Sparrow Hills is an area in southwestern Moscow positioned on the steep bank of the Moskva River, densely covered in forest and marked by deep ravines and natural springs. One of the Seven Hills of Moscow, Sparrow Hills is the highest point in the city. It is a favourite spot of local people and tourists alike.

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Tretyakov Gallery

Tretyakov Gallery

The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow was founded by art collector and philanthropist Pavel Tretyakov in the mid-1850s. Today, it comprises over 190,000 works of Russian art from the 11th to 21st centuries, created by successive generations of artists who have made a great contribution to their national artistic heritage.

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Stalin's Seven Sisters Skyscrapers in Moscow

Stalin's Seven Sisters Skyscrapers in Moscow

Stalin used architecture as a political and ideological tool, constructing the Seven Sisters skyscrapers in Moscow to reflect the modernity, ambition and triumph of Soviet Russia. For years the tallest buildings in Europe, these seven commanding skyscrapers are significant monuments of architecture and urban planning which draw the eye from all over Moscow.

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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was built to immortalise the courage of the Russian people in their victory over Napoleon during the Patriotic War of 1812. Although it was demolished by Stalin, it has since been rebuilt and is one of the landmarks of Moscow’s skyline, with its gold cupola shining over the city.

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Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Museum of Fine Arts named after Emperor Alexander III was opened on 31st May 1912, with Ivan Tsvetaev as its director. The initial collection included exhibits from Moscow State University’s Cabinet of Fine Art, antiquities, foreign paintings, sculptures and decorative art, much of it donated from the private collections of Russia’s academics, statesmen, collectors and members of the royal family.

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Assumption Cathedral, Moscow

Assumption Cathedral, Moscow

The stately Assumption Cathedral was modelled on the Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir, one of the Golden Ring cities of Ancient Russia. Although the Assumption Cathedral is not as ornate as the Kremlin’s other cathedrals, it is a fascinating sight nonetheless.

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The State Historical Museum, Moscow

The State Historical Museum, Moscow

With a collection numbering close to 5 000 000 items and 15 000 000 historic documents, this museum which has been developing for almost one hundred and fifty years has one of the finest and largest historical exhibitions in the world.

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Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow

Annunciation Cathedral, Moscow

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Ivan the Great Bell Tower Complex, Moscow

Ivan the Great Bell Tower Complex, Moscow

The Ivan the Great Bell Tower Complex is the most striking ensemble dominating the Kremlin’s Cathedral Square. The famous Ivan the Great tower is marked by its harmonious architecture, made of several white stone octagonal tiers crowned by a golden dome. At present, the ensemble holds 24 bells cast in the 16th and 17th centuries, including the mighty 65-ton Uspensky bell.

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Archangel Cathedral, Moscow

Archangel Cathedral, Moscow

Like the Kremlin’s other cathedrals, the Archangel Cathedral became a museum during the Soviet period. It underwent significant restoration work to preserve its precious interior, and was the subject of archaeological and architectural research. Services finally resumed on 28th May 1991.

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The Patriarch’s Palace, Moscow

The Patriarch’s Palace, Moscow

Since its grand unveiling in 1656, the Patriarchal residence has been at the center of Russian religion and politics. Tsars and ambassadors have been entertained in its legendary banquet hall and sobors (Orthodox councils) have convened in its hallowed chambers to resolve Orthodoxy’s greatest issues. Today, the twelve golden domes of the Palace and the adjoining Church of the twelve apostles are a defining feature of the Kremlin, even though the Patriarch no longer resides there.

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Cinema Museum, Moscow

Cinema Museum, Moscow

Although the Cinema Museum is one of Russia's newer museums, its history dates back almost 100 years. Between 1910 and 1919, a number of progressive filmmakers suggested that cinema ought to be documented for posterity, so at the end of the 1920s a cinema museum was established under the auspices of the State Academy of Artistic Sciences.

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The Kremlin Armoury, Moscow

The Kremlin Armoury, Moscow

The bejeweled carriages, audaciously large diamonds and even the painstakingly-painted tea sets seem to exude an aura of shameless wealth and privilege. Even the most ardent of capitalists could sympathize with the indignation that spurred the Bolshevik protests upon seeing this flagrant display; especially when one considers that this four-thousand-strong amalgamation of exquisite treasures represents but a fraction of the Romanovs’ riches!

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Orlov Museum of Palaeontology, Moscow

Orlov Museum of Palaeontology, Moscow

Old or young, the mere sight of the fearsome creatures that once roamed Russia is guaranteed to induce goose bumps. The skull of a sabre-tooth tiger is unnervingly life-like— its intact canines seem to glisten with saliva— even the skeleton of an extinct species of moose is positively hair- raising in all its 4.5 meters from hoof to antler-tip. Naturally, the museum has its stock of Siberian woolly mammoths, and a giant rhino adds an exotic twist to the otherwise distinctly Russian collection.

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The State Darwin Museum, Moscow

The State Darwin Museum, Moscow

The Darwin Museum's scientific and education activities continue to be developed today, and the unique collections started by Kots still inspire and fascinate visitors over a century later. 6,000 exhibits on display illustrate the origin, development and diversity of life on Earth; the science and evolution of the behaviour of animals and their distribution on the planet; and the origin of Man and history of his relationship with Nature.

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Old Arbat, Moscow

Old Arbat, Moscow

The Old Arbat is one of Moscow’s most atmospheric historical streets, and holds an important place in Russian culture and history. What emerged as a garrison and humble settlement for palace artisans then transformed into a prestigious aristocratic street, and later became a melting pot for members of the Russian and Soviet intelligentsia, some of whom immortalised this unique street in their work. Today, the Old Arbat – known by Muscovites simply as ‘Arbat’ – is a bustling tourist hotspot, and the ideal place for an afternoon’s amble to soak up the atmosphere, culture and history of Moscow.

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The Bolshoi Theater, Moscow

The Bolshoi Theater, Moscow

The Bolshoi Theatre is Russia’s national theatre, and has had an astounding influence on the history and development of Russian performing arts. Since its foundation nearly 250 years ago, the Bolshoi has become synonymous with world-class opera and ballet, and there is no better place to appreciate the magic of Russian dance, music, and theatre.

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Gorky Central Park of Culture and Recreation, Moscow

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Recreation, Moscow

Gorky Park is the most famous park of Moscow, created during the Soviet period as a hub for relaxation and cultural activities. The park is beloved by Muscovites and tourists alike, who visit in all seasons to stroll, enjoy sports, admire the park’s attractions, and attend cultural events. Gorky Park is the central part of an ensemble of four green spaces – Muzeon Park of Arts, Neskuchny Garden, and Sparrow Hills Nature Reserve – which curve around the southern bank of the Moskva River to the south-west of Moscow city centre.

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VDNKh Park, Moscow

VDNKh Park, Moscow

VDNKh Park, the All-Russian Exhibition Centre, is the largest exhibition, museum, and recreational complex in the world. It was designed to display the success and potential of the Soviet agricultural industry, and remains today a monument of Soviet architecture, culture and history. Today, VDNKh is the site for Russian and international exhibitions, and cultural and business events, which are held in its historical pavilions, palaces, and gardens. Thirty-three million people visit VDNKh Park every year, making it one of Moscow’s most popular landmarks.

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Park Zaryadye, Moscow

Park Zaryadye, Moscow

In the very heart of the Russian capital, a stone’s throw from the Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral, you’ll find the oasis of green space that is Park Zaryadye. One of the most ambitious architectural and landscaping projects in Moscow since the collapse of the USSR, Zaryadye is a place for education and recreation, with sections representing the diversity of Russia’s landscapes, events and exhibition spaces, and historical and architectural monuments.

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Ostankino Tower, Moscow

Ostankino Tower, Moscow

The Ostankino Tower is the tallest structure in Europe, broadcasting television and radio throughout the Moscow region. As well as being an architectural marvel, it is a tourist center complete with multimedia exhibitions, two observation decks, and a restaurant complex high in the sky.

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Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, Moscow

Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, Moscow

The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center chronicles Jewish culture and history in Russia from the reign of Catherine the Great up until the present day.

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Moscow International Business Center (Moscow City)

Moscow International Business Center (Moscow City)

Moscow City is a multifunctional complex in the west of Moscow, which has come to represent the booming business of Russia’s capital. Its skyscrapers enrich Moscow’s skyline, contrasting the medieval cupolas and Stalinist high-rises. Visitors to Moscow City can enjoy entertainment high in the sky, as the complex is home not just to offices, but to restaurants, cinemas, viewing platforms, and museums.

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Sokolniki Park, Moscow

Sokolniki Park, Moscow

Sokolniki Park is one of the largest parks in Europe and lies at the western edge of Russia’s second oldest national park. It has been a place for city festivities for many centuries, and today is filled with attractions and activities for all ages and in all seasons.

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Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, Moscow

Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, Moscow

Tsaritsyno was built as a sumptuous royal estate for Catherine the Great, but lay neglected for over two centuries. After finally being restored a few years ago, Tsaritsyno is today an extravagant architectural monument and museum complex with a landscape park to rival those of St Petersburg. History of Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

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State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The State Museum of A.S. Pushkin is a scientific, cultural and educational centre and one of the largest literary museums in Russia, dedicated to Russia’s favourite poet, Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin.

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State Polytechnic Museum, Moscow

State Polytechnic Museum, Moscow

The State Polytechnic Museum in Moscow is one of the oldest and best science and technology museums in the world. It reflects milestones of science and engineering advances in Russia and represent man’s thirst for knowledge and progress.

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Mikhail Bulgakov State Museum, Moscow

Mikhail Bulgakov State Museum, Moscow

Mikhail Bulgakov was one of Soviet Russia’s most high-profile playwrights, novelists, and short-story writers, known for his piercing satire of life in the USSR. The Mikhail Bulgakov State Museum is located

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State Museum of Lev Tolstoy, Moscow

State Museum of Lev Tolstoy, Moscow

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, known in English as Leo Tolstoy, is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His novels dealing with the ambiguities and nuances of life have become household names of Russian literature.

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Winzavod Center of Contemporary Art, Moscow

Winzavod Center of Contemporary Art, Moscow

Winzavod is yet another shining example of Russian industrial heritage melding with present day art and culture. One of the largest contemporary art centers in the country and an epicentre of creative life in Moscow.

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State Museum of GULAG History, Moscow

State Museum of GULAG History, Moscow

Stalin’s repression against his own people happened on an unimaginably vast scale, and the GULAG system lay at its heart. Over four decades, twenty million convicts passed through this notorious system of forced labor camps. This tragic period in Soviet history and the stories of the inmates are told in Moscow’s State Museum of GULAG History, founded in 2001 by a survivor of the camps.

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GUM Department Store, Moscow

GUM Department Store, Moscow

GUM is the largest and most iconic department store in Russia, situated on Red Square. A symbol of Russian capitalism throughout the ages, it is not just a shop but a landmark that has been intertwined with the upheavals of Russian history.

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Kolomenskoye Park, Moscow

Kolomenskoye Park, Moscow

Kolomenskoye Park is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Moscow, a picturesque oasis located less than an hour from the city center. Its rolling parkland is one of the most ancient sites in Moscow, once a royal estate belonging to the Grand Princes of Muscovy.

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