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Moscow, the capital of Russia, is one of the world's largest tourist attractions, offering a high level of service, combined with Russian exotic |
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Magnificent estate ensemble of Kuskovo - is a true gem of 18th-century Russian architecture, a unique historic-cultural monument, one of the most popular museums in Moscow |
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Lefortovo is the most picturesqie hictorical district of Moscow; Catherine Palace, Sloboda Palace, Lefortovo park, several monuments of church architecture, old residential quarters |
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Kremlin is a greatest masterpiece of Russian architecture, standing out among many world architectural monuments for integrity, completeness and striking beauty of its ensemble |
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Among historical objects, located in Alexander Garden, are Kutafya Tower of the Kremlin, obelisk commemorating the Romanov tercentenary and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
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Splendid Alexandrinsky (or Neskuchny) Palace, erected in the middle of 18th century, is the main building of the Neskuchny Garden, one of the most romantic places in Moscow |
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All-Russia Exhibition Centre is the famous monument of the Soviet epoch; the Stone Flower and the Friendship of Nations fountains, gigantic sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" |
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The Apraksin-Trubetskoy Palace - a rare for Moscow example of the luxuriant Elizabethan Baroque style, because of intricate "furniture" facade ironickly nicknamed "a dresser" |
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The Arbat is the most famous of Moscow streets, immortalised in poems, prose, songs and films, a symbol of old Moscow; at present time it is a pedestrian zone with brisk street trade |
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Arseny Morozov Mansion (widely known as "Moorish House"), built in the end of 17th century, is a unique for Moscow architecture example of exotic neo-Moresque stylization |
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Averky Kirillov Chambers is an outstanding monument of Russian architecture of 17th century; the only one large Old-Moscow manor, still preserving its original appearance |
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Belorussky Rail Terminal, first opened in 1870 and in 1909 resonstructed by architect I. Strukov, is closely connected with the historic and cultural life of Russia and its capital |
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Founded as far back as 1776, Bolshoi Theatre to this day remains a leading theatre in the country and is considered to be a cultural Mecca and one of the main symbols of Moscow |
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Bratsevo Estate, located on a scenic hill above the Skhodnya river, is a wonderful monument of landscape architecture, one of the most ancient and most beautiful Moscow estates |
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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, erected in 1990-ies, is similar in appearance to the temple in the Russian-Byzantine style, built in 19th century by architect Thon and demolished in 1931 |
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The monumental Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk in Novodevichy Convent was built after the model of Dormition Cathedral in Kremlin; well-preserved frescoes of 16th century |
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The Catherine Palace (the Golovine Palace) is a magnificent mansion, which served as an official royal residence during 18th century; an outstanding example of Russian Classicism |
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Central Moscow Hippodrome, founded in 1834, is one of the largest in Russia and the oldest in Europe; year-round horseracing, tournaments for the largest prizes in the country |
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Church of St. John the Warrior in Bolshaya Yakimanka street is a remarkable monument of church architecture of the beginning of 18th century, built in early Russian Baroque style |
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Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye village is a brilliant masterpiece of world architecture, a first stone steepled church in Russia, UNESCO World Heritage Site |
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Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Gonchary is a charming small stone temple, erected in 1654 and wonderfully decorated with polychrome tiles in 1702 |
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The most beautiful Church of the Intercession at Fili, erected in the end of 17th century in honour of the victory over the Polish army, is a true masterpiece of the early Moscow Baroque style |
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Church of Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in Ordynka street is one of the most beautiful churches in Zamoscvorechye district, a monument of Russian architecture |
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City estate of Dolgoruky-Bobrinsky, built in the end of 18th century, is one of the most integral Moscow architectural ensembles in the pure Classicism style |
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The ensemble of Usachevs-Naidenovs city estate, created in 1829-1831 under the project of architect Zhilardi, is an excellent example of the mature classicism architectural style |
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Danilov Monastery is the most ancient cloister on the Moskva River; at present time it is a residence of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and a venue for the Assembly of Hierarchs |
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Donskoy Monastery, one of the most beautiful and touristically interesting in Moscow, includes quite a number of remarkable monuments of Russian history, architecture and culture |
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The Epiphany Cathedral at Yelokhovo, a remarkable in beauty and elegance temple in the late Empire style with slender four-tier bell-tower, is one of the most famous Moscow temples |
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The elegant building of Sokolniki Fire and Police Department with slender lookout tower, built in the end of 19th century is one of the best examples of pseudo-Gothic style in Moscow |
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Gogol House-Museum is located in the Tolstoys mansion in the Nikitsky Boulevard, where the great Russian writer spent last four years of his life and where he died |
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Great Cathedral of Donskoy Monastery, built in the end of 17th century in hohour of the Theotokos of the Don, is noted for its unique architecture and beautiful painted iconostasis |
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GUM, or the Main Department Store, is one of the largest in Europe shopping centers; a fine architectural monument of pseudo-Russian style, forming a part of Red square ensemble |
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Holy Protection Cathedral at the Martha and Mary Convent was built in 1913 by architect Shchusev and painted by artists Korin and Nesterov; in 2006 it was returned to the Church |
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Holy Trinity Church in Nikitniki is an exceptionally picturesque church, constructed in the first half of 17th century, a wonderful specimen of the "Russian uzorochye" architectural style |
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Muravyov-Apostol mansion is a two-storey wooden house in Moscow Classicism style, one of the few wooden structures in the city, miraculously spared by the destructive fire of 1812 |
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The Resurrection (Iberian) Gate between the building of the Moscow City Hall and the State Historical Museum, were built in 1535 by Petrok Maly and reconstructed in 1995 by O.Zhurin |
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Intricately decorated Igumnov House, resembling Russian terem, is considered to be a brightest example of pseudo-Russian style and the Zamoskvorechye's wonder of the world |
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International Center of the Roerichs is the largest scientific-educational center, engaged in the popularization and research of artistic and philosophical heritage of the family |
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Izmaylovo Estate, a royal country residence, is a superb palace and park ensemble of 17th century, situated on the Izmaylov Island, surrounded by the Silver and the Vine ponds |
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Kazansky railway station, built under the project of famous architect Shchusev, is not only an utilitarian building, but also a true architectural adornment of the capital |
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Krutitsy Metochion is an impressive palace ensemble with two churches and unique tiled Teremok, an architectural monument of 17th century, a branch of the State Historical Museum |
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The main facilities of Krylatskoye Sports Complex are rowing canal, indoor and outdoor cycle tracks, the largest in Europe Ice Palace, covered swimming-pool and many others |
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Lenin's Tomb, the compositional center of the Red Square, is the monumental mausoleum, where in Funeral Hall is kept the crystal sarcophagus with Vladimir Lenin's embalmed body |
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The main building of Moscow State University, built in Stalin's Empire style, strikes with its monumental size and beauty; one of the main architectural symbols of Moscow |
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Manezhnaya Square, located near the Kremlin and Alexander Garden and separated by Resurrection Gate from the Red Square, is the most famous square in Moscow after the latter |
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The monumental ensemble of Batashev's manor, consisting of main building with two wings, several outhouses, church and garden, is an outstanding monument of the Classicism epoch |
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The Memorial Museum of Astronautics, located in the base of the grandiose Space Explorers Monument, presents a large exposition, acquainting with the history of space exploration |
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Moscow Metro, one of the most beautiful metros in the world, is famous for rich decoration of its stations in the Socialist realism style; 44 stations of 182 are listed as cultural heritage |
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In the Museum of Russian harmonic of A.Mirek, dedicated to history of the most popular instrument in Russia, is presented all variety of harmonics from 18th century to our days |
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Today in the precincts of Spaso-Andronikov Monastery is located the Central Museum of Old Russian culture and art, named after the great icon painter Andrey Rublev |
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Moscow Museum of Urban Passenger Transport possesses a large collection of historical buses,trolleybuses, trams and utility transport vehicles of different model years |
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Museum of Water housed in the former pumping station in Krutitsy acquaints with history of Moscow water supply and sewerage systems from ancient times to our days |
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In the museum under the open sky in Kolomenskoye one can find authentic monuments of wooden architecture of 17th-18th centuries, transported here from different regions of Russia |
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Museum-Panorama «Borodino Battle» is entirely dedicated to the Great Patriotic War of 1812; the panorama is the brilliant example of battle-scene painting of the beginning of 20th cent. |
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Natalya Sats Musical Theater is the only one in the wolrd professional musical theatre, where opera,symphony and ballet are adapted for a juvenile audience |
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Necropolis of the Donskoy Monastery, which has formed in 16th-17th centuries, has no equal in historical and artistic value of its mortuary monuments |
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The building of North River Terminal, resembling a colossal double-deck steam-ship of granite and marble, is one of the city's symbols and an interesting architectural monument |
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Novodevichy Convent (Bogoroditse-Smolensky Monastery) was founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III in honour of the of the Smolensk icon of Our Lady, Virgin Hodegetria |
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Sergei Obraztsov Central Puppet Theatre is the world`s largest puppet theatre; the unique puppet clock on the theatre facade has become one of the curiosities of Moscow |
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The old Building of Moscow State University, erected in 1783 under the ptoject of architect Kazakov, is a fine monument of Russian classicism and a symbol of the Age of Enlightenment |
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The wooden Ostankino Palace, built in 1792-98 around a theater hall, is a part of estate museum Ostankino; a true architectural treasure of Russian Classicism |
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Ostankino Park (formerly Dzerzhinsky Central Park of Culture and Leisure) was organized in 1932 in the territory of Ostankino Palace and Park Ensemble; a cultural heritage site |
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Ostankino Television and Radio Tower, an architectural monument and a masterpiece of engineering thought, is the 5th tallest in the world free-standing structure (540m) |
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Patriarch Ponds is one of the most famous places in Moscow, immortalized by Michail Bulgakov in his novel "The Master and Margarita"; an object of cultural heritage of the capital |
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Petrovsky Travelling Palace, built in pseudo-Gothic style with the skillful use of Old Russian architectural traditions, is one of the true gems of Moscow architecture |
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On Poklonnaya Hill is situated a memorial park, immortalizing memory of the fallen in the Great Patriotic War, it is one of the main attractions of the capital |
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Polytechnical Museum, opened in 1872, is one of the oldest and largest science museums in the world; contains about one hundred collections, many of which are absolutely unique |
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Pushkin House Museum on Arbat is located in former house of Hitrovo family, where the poet rented rooms from December 1830 till May 1831; an important cultural center of the capital |
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Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts is one of largest in Russia museums of European and world art from antiquity up to the present day, containing more than half a million exhibits |
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In Pushkin (Strastnaya) Square, the largest square of the Boulevard Ring, stands the first in Russia monument to A.S. Pushkin, the famous statue of the poet, opened in 1880 |
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The legendary Red square - the heart and soul of Moscow and of all Russia - is bounded by the Kremlin, GUM Department Store, State Historical Museum and St. Basil's Cathedral |
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Rizhsky Railway Station was built in 1097-1901 in pseudo-Russian style; one of its main attractions is the Museum of Railroad Engineering, where about 40 exhibits are presented |
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Russian State Library is the largest public library in Russia, developed on the basis of the famous Count Rumyantsev's collection of books and manuscripts |
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Ryabushinsky Mansion, erected in the end of 19 century under the project of architect Fyodor Schechtel,is a wonderful example of classical Russian architectural modernism |
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The most beautiful Saint Basil`s Cathedral, built by Barma and Postnik, is the masterpiece of Russian architecture of 16 cent., one of the symbols not only of Moscow, but also of all Russia |
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Grandiose high relieves from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, destroyed by bolsheviks in 1931, are the part of exposition of Shchusev Architectural Museum |
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Sheremetyev Hospice was built by architects Nazarov and Quarenghi in 1797-1807 in mature Classicism style; today the Moscow Institute of Emergency First Aid occupies the building |
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Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) is a unique nature object, one of the "seven hills of Moscow"; the most peculiar land relief, drunken trees, great number of springs, peaceful atmosphere |
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Uniquely large and diverse collection of the State Historical Museum on the Red Square, acquaints one with history and culture of multiethnic Russia from ancient times to our days |
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State Pushkin Museum is a largest scientific-educational center in Moscow; more than 200 thousands historical-cultural monuments, unique library collected by I.N. Rozanov |
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In a cosy public garden at Patriarch's Ponds is situated the monument to Russian poet and fabulist I.A. Krylov, and along the alley there are set up sculptural illustrations to his fables |
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Strastnoy Boulevard is the widest (more than 80 metres wide) boulevard of the famous Boulevard Ring, which was announced a monument of landscape architecture in 1978 |
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A famous seated statue of Pyotr Tchaikovsky by Vera Mukhina was set up in front of Moscow conservatoire on the occasion of 100th anniversary of the great Russian composer`s birth |
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Varvarka Street, one of the three most ancient Moscow streets, named after the Сhurch of Great Martyr Varvara, is celebrated for its many temples, built in 17-19 centuries |
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The Savior Cathedral (Spassky cathedral) of the Andronikov Monastery, built in 15th cent., is the oldest monastery temple in Moscow, with partly preserved frescoes by Andrey Rublev |
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The Museum of Oriental Art possesses the richest collections of art of Asia, Caucasus and Transcaucasia, Russian North and Siberia, and also collections of Roerichs' works |
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Theatre Square, one of the most beautiful in Moscow, owes its name to three theatres located there, that is Bolshoy, Maly and Russian Academic Youth theatres |
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The State Tretyakov Gallery has one of the largest in the world collections of Russian art, that contains more than 130 000 exhibits dating from eleventh century to the present day |
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Triumfalnaya Square (formerly Mayakovsky square) at the junction of Gorky street and the Garden Ring is a traditional place of different political protest actions and poetic readings |
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The imperial residence of Tsaritsino, founded in 1775, is the only one in all Europe palace ensemble in pseudo-Gothic style; the most picturesque English landscape park |
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Tverskaya Square, lying in front of the building of city hall, has a two hundred years history; here stands an equestrian statue of Yuriy Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow |
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Immensely picturesque and romantic Tverskoy Boulevard, glorified by Russian classical authors, is one of the most prestigious and popular places in the capital |
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Volkov-Yusupov Chambers (also Yusupov Palace) - amazingly beautiful monument of Old Russian architecture of 17 century, an outstanding example of Moscow Baroque style |
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Vysokopetrovsky Monastery is one of the most ancient monasteries in Moscow, an important religious-enlightening and educational center of Russian Orthodox Church |
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Moscow World Trade Center is the largest in Russia business complex, consisting of three office buildings, Congress center, five-star hotel "Crowne Plaza", aparthotel "Mezhdunarodnaya" |
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The main building of Yaroslavsky Rail Terminal, built in neo-Russian style in 1902-04 under the project of architect Fyodor Shechtel, is an outstanding monument of Russian modernism |
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