20 UNIQUE ACTIVITIES IN MOSCOW

MOSCOW

1. STAR CITY

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Star City is one of the most significant

space facilities in Russia. It is located

in the picturesque suburbs of Moscow in a distance

of 30 km. The Cosmonauts' Training Center named

by legendary Yuri Gagarin and the museum in the

territory of Star City are both unique and of a great

interest for the visitors. It is the only location in the

world, you can try Zero Gravity Flight and many

other activities, which are available

only for cosmonauts!

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2.MOSCOW METRO

The Moscow Metro is one of the most

efficient and extensive metro systems in the

world, it’s a real draw for the travellers with its

extravagant soviet-era style decorations of stations, each

one of is a work of art in itself. The metro currently

comprises 172 stations, and the system carries well over

nine million passengers a day on average, more than the

Paris and New York systems combined.

3.GRAND KREMLIN PALACE

The Grand Kremlin Palace is Russian Emperor's

Residence of the XIX century. Its luxurious

interiors impress with their colors and decoration.

Unique excursion along the Grand Kremlin

Palace includes visit to five Reception Halls of

the second floor which are used for the awarding

ceremonies of the Russian Federation, for

signing international treatments, inaugurations of

Russian Presidents and other events of the

international importance.

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4.BOLSHOI THEATER

The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia is one

of the best musical theaters in the world. The Bolshoi

has been associated from its beginnings with ballet,

and is home to the Bolshoi Ballet troupe.

Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake premiered here in

1877. Theatre has always been and remains one of

the major symbols of Russia and its culture.

Stalin’s Bunker, located in Izmaylovskoe highway,

was built in 30s of the XX century below the Sport's

stadium as a part of national military defensive program. It is

connected with Kremlin by a tunnel of 17 kilometers length. Inside,

the bunker is equipped with elevators and separate technical

floor.Today it operates as a indoor museum and venue, and

opened only on special requests. Capacity – 40 - 60 persons (40

with original table set-up and with modern tables if more than 40

guests) seated and 100

capacity for a buffet set up.

5. GALA DINNER AT UNDERGROUND SECRET BUNKER OF STALIN

6.TAGANSKY BUNKER

Unforgettable tour through the secret

tunnels and halls of SCP «Taganskiy»

is waiting for you.

You will listen to the history of SCP «Taganskiy» and

it’s place in the Cold war and will receive the answers

to all your questions. In addition to captivating tour you

will watch a scintillating movie about the Cold war. You

will also learn about the construction of the secured

post, about its life and functioning during those tough

days.

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7.ARBAT STREET SHOPPING

Arbat Street in Moscow, often called

"Old Arbat" or "Stary Arbat" ("Stary" is the

Russian word for "old") is one of the city's most

famous streets. Most of the street is closed to

vehicular traffic, so it is essentially a pedestrian mall

which is lined with souvenir shops and kiosks,

restaurants, bars and other attractions. There are also

several historical sites along the street, the most

popular of which is the statue in memory of Alexander

Pushkin and his wife, Natalya.

8.LENIN’S TOMB

Lenin's Mausoleum in Red Square,

built by famous architect A.V. Schusev, is one

of the most significant memorials of Soviet

architecture to the founder and the first leader of The

Soviet Union. This famous place is a must to see for

those interested in the history of USSR and

communism.

9.GUM SHOPPING

GUM is well-known to every Russian as

the main shopping mall in the country.

The 100-year history of this architectural monument

made it popular also in other countries. GUM is an

architectural masterpiece and a harmonic part of the

Red Square ensemble. Inside, it consists of many

different galleries with various shops, boutiques, small

dining places for a quick snack and a few good

restaurants.

10.RED SQUARE AT NIGHT

Take an evening walk on Red Square to

marvel at St. Basil’s Cathedral and the

Kremlin walls lit up against the night sky. Stand on the

Red Sqaure in the true heart of the famous historical

center of Moscow, next to the Kremlin walls. Feast

your eyes on St. Basil’s Cathedral (Pokrovskiy), the

Historical Museum, the Minin monument, the walls of

the Heros of the Soviet Union, Lenin Mausoleum and

the Department store of GUM.

11.DINNER AT HISTORICAL MUSEUM WITH VIEW ON RED SQUARE

The red-brick palace topped with a silver roof,

towering opposite St. Basil's Cathedral on Red

Square, houses the State Historical Museum - one of

the main sightseeing attractions of Moscow.

Designed by famous architect V.Shervud, it was built

to commemorate the national history, and traces the

development of Russia and its people from ancient

times to the present. It is also a unique venue for a

gala-dinner or a cocktail that can be organized in the

Main Entrance Hall with a choir performance (on

request).

12.RADISSON ROYAL ICE BREAKER

Make a trip across the Moskva River on the

snow-white yacht of a premium-class with high-class

restaurant service.New yachts-restaurants unlike other

tourist yachts on the Moskva River do not stop navigation

in winter: they can move on ice very smoothly so that the

waiter can easily pour champagne in crystal glasses on a

table. Experience a gala dinner or private event at the

magnificent and fabulous yacht while admiring the

ancient Moscow bridges decorated in thousands of color

lights (12 bridges along the route). Stunning surroundings

of on river tour are full of history and are worth a viewing.

13.CONFERENCE IN GUM

The Hall is situated in the building of GUM

that starts its history in the XIX-th century. The

conference hall is in a traditional emperior style in light

exquisite colors.

The total area of the Hall is 386 sq. meters.

The stage is 10 x 10 meters.

Banquet with up to 250 guests

Reception with up to 350 guests.

14.UNIQUE CABARET SHOW AT YAR RESTAURANT

Restourant “Yar” is by right considered one

of the best in Moscow. Founded in 1826 and

rebuilt in 1910, it maintains the atmosphere of the

begining of 20th century and the delicious Russian-

European cuisine.The guests can reserve any of three

halls in “Yar” for presentation, banquet or fourchette.

The YAR is the only public theater-restaurant in Moscow

with an extravagant night show “Russian Ball at YAR”.

With slight changes,program includes various dance and

acrobatic elements with Russian touch and folklore.

15.IZMAILOVO KREMLIN

Cultural entertainment complex Kremlin in

Izmaylovo is a part of Russia, where past

borders on present, fair tales are tightly connected with

true stories. “The Kremlin in Izmaylovo” is the only place

in Moscow where you can see how wrights work.

Moreover, you can also learn any skill, besides watching

the process. Exceptional works of Russian masters:

Gzhel, Palekha, Khokhloma, Gus’ Khrustalny and so on

are presented in a trading house “Treasures of Russia”.

When you purchase souvenirs and presents there you

will get certificates and quality labels.

16.VISIT TO ZAGORSK

Sergiev-Posad is a comfortable and popular

day trip from Moscow. The town's chief attraction

is the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, which for 500 years has

been the most important center of pilgrimage in Russia

and remains one of the most beautiful of all

monasteries—the fairy-tale gold and azure onion

domes of its Cathedral of the Assumption are among

the most photographed in the country. The ride to

Sergiev-Posad takes you through a lovely stretch of

Russian countryside, dotted with colorful wooden

cottages.

17.KREMLIN ARMORY (FABERGE)

The Armory Chamber, a treasure-house,

is a part of the Grand Kremlin Palace’s complex. The

museum collections were based on the precious items

that had been preserved for centuries in the tsars’

treasury and the Patriarch’s vestry. Some of the exhibits

were made in the Kremlin’s workshops, others were

accepted as ambassadorial gifts.

18.TRETYAKOV GALLERY

The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national

treasury of Russian fine art and one of the

greatest museums in the world. It is located in one of the

oldest directs of Moscow, not far from the Kremlin.

The Gallery's collection consists entirely of Russian art.

The collection contains more than 130 000 works of

painting, sculpture and graphics, created throughout the

centuries by successive generations of Russian artists.

19.DINNER AT YUSUPOV PALACE

The Volkov-Yusupov Palace (or Chambers)

are a rarity for the fact that they have weathered the test

of time. Resembling a fairy-tale castle, the stone house

dates back to the 16th century, with reconstruction and

redesign continuing up until the 19th century. Decorated

in the Moscow baroque style, the house comprises two

buildings, which were united only at the end of the 18th

century. It is also a unique venue for a gala-dinner or a

cocktail that can be organized in the Throne Hall.

20.RUSSIAN CIRCUS

The Yuri Nikulin's Circus (also known as

"Old Circus"), was named after the most

famous Russian clown/actor. Today the circus returns

to its traditional roots and features more and more of

the clown acts that became so popular during the 17th

and 18th centuries in Russia. The circus also features

an excellent range of breathtaking acrobatic and

gymnastic acts, and performances with bears, lions,

horses, monkeys and dogs. The program varies from

season to season with new acts constantly appearing.

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