City Guide Moscow, Russia

Moscow

Interesting city, not particularly well setup for the English speaking tourist - but you are in Russia after all! It's very spread out, so be prepared to do a lot of walking, or get used to deciphering the Metro station names. Overall, a pleasant 3 days and a must see on any avid traveller's list.

Insider Tip:Be inside the Kremlin at midday on a Saturday. They put on a special military demonstration for about 45 minutes - marching band, horses and foot soldiers. Extremely entertaining and included in standard admission fee.

Moscow...

Im not sure if I can NOT recommend Moscow if you are going to Russia. It wasnt my favorite city, but its a must. I liked the atmosphere around the downtown and it was easy to get by on the subway.

Insider Tip:Eat at the canteen on the 2nd? Floor of G.U.M. department store. Its so delicious and cheap. Also take the free tour on your first day for a great overall take on the city before deciding what interests you. And take the subway. The stations are beautiful and unique (and cheap!)

Big - Bigger - Moscow

We had luck with the weather (it was only cold the first day), but otherwise it's an okay city. Cleaner than Petersburg, but i don't like the fact it's just trying to be like any other capital.

loving the cold weather!!

moscow is such an interesting city. very expensive, very bold and proud and beautiful. the buildings and streets and all so grand and ever captivating. this time of year it is anything up to -15 during the sunny day and a lot colder at night. bring thermal underwear, gloves scarves, wool socks a good hat and prepared to be looking for more layers to add. once you are comfortable start walking around the city and explore as many streets and shopping malls as you can.

Insider Tip:dunno about partying i didnt do any. the museums are free on the 3rd sunday of the month. i plan to be in red square to watch the ny eve fire works with half of moscow

Moscow is GREAT!

I was very scared when I first arrived in Moscow, not knowing anything about it, hearing lots of negativity from Western society and being overwhelmed by it's size at first. It took a few days but after I got over the initial adjustment period, I fell in love with the city and all of the opportunities here. I would definitely recommend Moscow to anyone and everyone.

Insider Tip:Take the train from any of the aiports into the city, it's definitely much cheaper and faster. Make sure you get an English subway map for when you first arrive, although they have them posted on most of the metro's and in the metro stations, it'll save you a lot of time and confusion