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Moscow, Russia
Moscow is not only the capital of Russia but is the biggest political, economic, cultural and scientific center as well. Its abound with history, architectural masterpieces and innumerable art treasures. People from all over the world come to witness Moscow's splendors and to fall for the charm this immense empire has to offer.
The most prominent, and popular, features of the city are the Kremlin and Red Square but other Moscow highlights include the city's world-class museums, thriving performing arts scene, the Byzantine-influenced churches and literary museums.
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 The Kremlin
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+7 095 202 4256
Kremlin, Sobornaya Ploshad, Moscow, Russia
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The Kremlin has been and remains a unique monument of Russian culture and a symbol of Russian statehood. It has been the residence of the President since 1992. Its monumental walls and towers, golden-domed cathedrals and ancient palaces stand high above the Moskva River on the Borovitskiy Hill forming a magnificent architectural ensemble.
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Red Square
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Red Square is a popular attraction for both Russian and foreign visitors alike and is home to the city's best known landmarks which include the Kremlin, Lenin's Mausoleum, St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM Department Store and the Kazan Cathedral.
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St. Basil's Cathedral
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+7 095 298 5880
4 Krasnaya Ploshad, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
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St. Basil's Cathedral is a delightful array of swirling colors and red brick towers. Its design is comprised of nine individual chapels, each topped with a unique onion dome. The church narrowly escaped destruction a number of times during the city's tumultuous history.
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Lenin Mausoleum
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+7 095 923 5527
Krasnaya Ploshad, Moscow, Russia
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Although regarded as an awkward reminder of the communist past, Vladimir Lenin's Tomb still draws a steady stream of tourists. His embalmed body has been on public display there since he died in 1924. The tomb is open every day except Monday and Friday.
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The Arbat
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The Arbat is one of Moscow's most busy, boisterous and fashionable avenues boasting top-end boutiques, bars, huge shopping malls and oversized beauty centers, while sidewalks are clustered with smaller kiosks, pavilions and peddler stalls.
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Gosudarstvenny Universalny Magazin (GUM)
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+7 095 929 3211
Northeastern side of Red Square
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Moscow's "State Department Store", the largest department store in Moscow, nearly takes up the entire east side of Red Square and features an interesting elemental combination of Russian medieval architecture, steel framework and glass roof. Here you can find food, clothing, home appliances, watches, cameras, and many other goods.
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