
Places • 10 June, 2025
You are in the Heart of Moscow
Moscow is a city where ancient domes and modern skyscrapers intertwine in a unique dance of history and progress. Here, bustling markets fill the air with the aroma of spices, while cozy streets preserve the memories of bygone eras. Every walk becomes a true adventure, full of discoveries and unforgettable impressions. And to make your journey even more vibrant and memorable, we’ve prepared a special checklist featuring the most interesting ideas for your itinerary.
What to do?
1. Stroll through Red Square and the Kremlin.
2. Take a boat ride on the Moscow River.
3. Walk along Old and New Arbat streets.
4. See a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre.
5. Soar over Moscow in a cable car at Vorobyovy Gory.
6. Climb the Ostankino TV Tower.
7. Find out how many sea creatures live in Europe’s largest oceanarium, Moskvarium.
8. Count the animal species at the Moscow Zoo (spoiler: 1,253).
9. Learn about the modern layout and attractions at VDNH.
10. Immerse yourself in art at the Tretyakov Gallery or the Pushkin Museum.
11. Spend a day at one of Moscow’s estate museums, like Kolomenskoye or Tsaritsyno.
12. Stroll through one of the dozens of Moscow parks, such as Gorky Park.
13. Take a tour of the metro stations.
14. Explore Zaryadye Park, the floating bridge, and the ice cave.
15. Snap a photo with Moscow’s “Manhattan” – the Moscow City district – in the background.
16. Check out the trendy Patriarch Ponds (Patriki).
17. Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
18. Relive childhood wonder at one of the circuses, such as on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.
19. Count Stalin’s Seven Sisters skyscrapers – and if you’re lucky, visit one.
20. Watch the sunrise from one of Moscow’s bridges.
Did you know that…
The Moscow Planetarium is one of the largest in the world.
Moscow is among the top five most illuminated cities in the world.
Nearly 100 kilometers of garlands are used to decorate Nikolskaya Street.
What to try?
- Stolichny or Moskovsky salad;
- Moskovsky rassolnik soup;
- Moscow-style borscht;
- Napoleon cake;
- Moscow sweet buns.
What to bring back?
- Sweets from the brand Alyonka;
- The signature “Moscow” cake;
- Tea from the historic “Chai-Kofe” store on Myasnitskaya Street;
- Cosmetics or perfumes from the “Novaya Zarya” factory;
- A souvenir from a museum gift shop, such as board games or puzzles.