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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. With architecture ancient cities– the elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and with the northern forests of Karelia and ridges Ural mountains– beaches of the Black Sea coast.

Geography

Russia is the largest country on our planet by area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest belongs to northern Asia. Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the waters of the endorheic Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its topography is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretches the undulating Central Russian Plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are mountain systems Caucasus with highest point countries - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. On Far East The peaks of extinct and active volcanoes soar upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most rivers are flat in nature, but there are also turbulent mountain rivers in Russia with rocky, rapids beds. Largest rivers countries - Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia - Karelia, is located here largest lakes Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia there is the most deep lake planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia - the velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling glacial lakes Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, 42 operate national parks, 71 reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Northern Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with average temperature from 1 °C in northern regions to 25 °C in Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time- MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time- MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Central Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages, used on a par with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English language widely used in business and tourism as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photo and film equipment.

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which are the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in individual regions. SIM cards from the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, and post offices.

Russia's telephone code is +7.

To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

Russia has opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours; the long Black Sea coast, a traditional region of beach and active recreation, is rapidly developing ski resorts Russia. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has developed in Russia - at the sources mineral waters, therapeutic mud, sanatoriums and spa hotels operate in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/peculiarities. Russia has preserved many customs and traditions that go back centuries. Every spring, in large cities and very small towns they say goodbye to winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Maslenitsa, in the summer in villages they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day, and the main winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of baked goods - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine are presented in all their richness in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units began operating in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will relax in a sanatorium-resort institution and receive medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical insurance.

Important phone numbers

Emergency numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24-hour helpline when calling from mobile phone – 112

Tourism

Choice tourist destinations in Russia it is wider than anywhere else. Peculiarities geographical location and historical development allowed the formation of resort regions, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach holiday. There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable holiday on the sea coast. Traditional region beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar region. This is where the summer capital of Russia, Sochi, is located. famous resorts Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, Yeisk resort, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and public beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. At sources of mineral waters, medicinal mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions There are sanatoriums, resorts and medical centers. The most famous balneological resorts in the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of using natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud resorts opened. Spa treatment is carried out on the coast Krasnodar region, in Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk; the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Educational tourism in Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing rapid growth. The country has large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. IN Krasnodar region The Krasnaya Polyana resort is located on the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, pistes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high mountain resorts of Russia ski holiday offer complexes in Dombay and the Elbrus region, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. Most popular destinations for weekend holidays are the cities of the Moscow region, the surrounding area major cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's holiday. Traditionally summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoye. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports, active pastime, and extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only natural beauties, but also an opportunity hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, ATV riding, cycling and horseback riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at the resorts of the Altai Mountains, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, and sea fishing. Active species Recreational activities in the north include sleigh rides, dog sledding and reindeer sledding. Conditions for active pursuits - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Middle lane Russia.

Visa

For visiting Russian Federation Citizens of most countries are required to obtain a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of countries South America, a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from travel company, which is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous attractions

• Moscow Kremlin - ancient territory capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation, Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber, the Senate, Terem Palace, Tsar Bell, Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, where unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries are collected.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Both its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaics, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo is a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, the country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, consists of Catherine Park, Old Garden, English Park, Catherine Palace, Memorial Museum, Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter-Pavel's Fortress– located on Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the boundaries of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the city museum, the Grand Ducal Tomb, Botny, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exhibition of artistic treasures and a restoration center.
• Yusupov Palace is a beautiful architectural monument of the 18th-19th centuries. Guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. On the territory there are Lower and Upper parks, Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is the most unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show ancient ruins 4th century BC The ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large Archaeological Museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, monuments to Mother Mary, “Russian Gate” - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The city's local history museum is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exhibition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, and the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of museum located under open air. The park presents unique examples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to navigate. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building displays paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, and exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• Bird home - famous monument history, architecture, located on the Aurora rock, rising 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its current appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• Vorontsov Palace located in Alupka, built from diabase, in the adjacent territory there is beautiful park. The style of the palace combines English and neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. Counts the most luxurious palace Crimea, is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau and has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol South Coast Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden– a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Verkhniy, which contain a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park, which features more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov - memorial museum, opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved all the furnishings of those times; Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests are often held there, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Richelieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The Duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, the Raevskys and other well-known personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter, long time who worked in Gurzuf. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su; it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill and is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, highlighting the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, there are marble slabs in the interior halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where there is a 19th century Defense Tower, a museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plaques made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park.
• Chersonesus is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev adopted Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of its kind in the world. Opened in 1869, located in the most beautiful building, presents a valuable exhibition dedicated to the morals and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• Genoese fortress with interesting name Cembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup – cave city medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history and an exhibition of weapons.

• The arboretum is a unique natural reserve located on rocky clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants and shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, and diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century and existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• Kerkinida excavations opened in 1964, proving the existence of modern city Greek colonists. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
• Kizyary are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels carved into yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful, strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watchtower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, and the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Virgin Mary is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism; the foundation stone took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba Kaya and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto - small concert hall, with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters; in its depths there is a stage for musicians, and behind it a small compartment for Golitsin’s wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas, Assumption Churches, and the Bishop's Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart lined with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. The museum's collection includes outbuildings and household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exhibition consists of folk crafts - embroidery, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov monastery is a cave monastery that was founded in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can visit the caves on excursions.
• Sergievo Posad Lavra is the largest monastery, founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by Orthodox Christians, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. First mentioned in 1044 in chronicles. Tallest Tower Detinetsa Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. Great bishops, princes, and mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has rich decoration and was previously used for ceremonial entrances into the city.
• Vladimir Central is a famous prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, and Zoya Fedorova were kept there. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here; in 1612, the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Proka Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the Skripin merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Robe Limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei the Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two passages and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Spilled Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted red, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exhibition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• The Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built an amusing flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the Tsar, the Botny House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, and the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the bed of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• Ipatiev Monastery – greatest monument Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the site of construction, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so it is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is a beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple from ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original design of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Elnatsky, St. Basil of Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount Ring and other places associated with the life of the poet in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - natural monument from rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces can be discerned. The castle is located near the river gorge. Alikonovka.

• Wrangel Tower - grandiose historical building, the thickness of the walls and floors is three meters. In the 20th century, the building ceased to be used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale stores here.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city that is still used for its intended purpose today. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• Pillars of Huuhain-Khad - special sacred place, located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan- an important Buddhist monument. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, and colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group unites 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand m². Here is the largest and most high volcano mainland Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes aviation, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The country's largest airports are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected to the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. In large cities there are passenger stations, in small towns – railway stations. Trains run between cities long distance, commuter electric trains also operate. The Trans-Siberian railway line runs through the entire country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. View the long-distance train schedule and commuter trains, you can purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities– these are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and accessible way to travel around cities is by buses and minibuses. In each relatively big city There are bus terminals or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. There are official and unofficial taxi drivers in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying an inflated tariff. Dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrival halls of airports, near railway stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with return in another city is not limited big amount settlements, or not provided at all.

Moscow is majestic and incredibly beautiful, excursion routes can be very diverse, exciting and truly exciting. A walk through the main attractions of the capital is the best way to get acquainted with the history and life of the city, and excursions on the red double decker bus in Moscow, will just satisfy the needs of tourists and help them spend their day in the most comfortable and most informative way.

Excursion program

If you are a guest of the capital or just a Muscovite who wants to fill in the gaps in memory about the history of your city and enjoy the landscapes and stunningly beautiful architectural structures, then buy a tour of Moscow by bus, a tour of Moscow by bus is a trip thanks to which every local and a visiting “metropolitan” tourist will be able to learn and discover something new, something that he may not even know about.

Sightseeing tours around the city can be either multi-day (two-day) or one-time (one day or 24 hours). As a rule, the route on the red bus covers a short circle, but such tours allow passengers to get off the bus at any place, and then board another bus plying along an identical route in the same way.

Excursions around Moscow on a double-decker bus from City Sightseeing come in only two types. The first type is red, on red bus No. 1, and the second is green, No. 2. These sightseeing tours They have the same schedule, but their length and route are different.

In the first and second cases, i.e. in “red” and “green” - the trip starts from one place, namely from Bolotnaya Square, but in the first case there are 18 stops, and in the second - 30.

We bring to your attention the route and the main attractions at each stop, which passes first - the “red” bus with route number “1”:

• Bolotnaya embankment (square). There are not many attractions here; the embankment is more famous for its historical events, such as the punishment of Emelyan Pugachev and other public executions. In the 18th century the square was a large number of monastery and princely gardens and vegetable gardens, festivities were held and trade was conducted. But now it is a beautiful, landscaped park area, with a lot of benches, flower beds, monuments - I.E. Repin, the sculptural composition “Children – Victims of the Vices of Adults”, Luzhkov Bridge and its iron “Trees of Love” and just playgrounds where you can go for a walk with your family.
• House on the embankment (Udarnik cinema). Made in the constructivist style, the cinema building has rich history and is the first cinema in Moscow to show sound films.
• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge over the Moscow River. This bridge, no longer made of stone, is one of the main places where tourists come to enjoy the picturesque panorama that opens onto the walls of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Archangel Cathedral, the Government House and other iconic sights of the capital.
• State Museum fine arts named after A.S. Pushkin. Well, there’s not much need to talk about this place. The Pushkin Museum was founded back in 1898, although it was called the Museum of Fine Arts and named after Alexander III, but even since then the museum is not just a university scientific center, it is a place where the most incredible and authentic works of art of ancient and modern times are collected.
• Moscow metro station "Kropotkinskaya". In addition to the marble-granite metro station itself, which was awarded the Grand Prix at the exhibition in Paris and Brussels, on the surface there are such famous attractions as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Patriarchal Bridge, the Library named after. Lenin, a monument to Alexander II, as well as a huge number of museums and galleries.
• Sivtsev Vrazhek Lane. The lane is located between Gogolevsky Boulevard and lane. Denezhny, on the lane itself. Sivtsev Vrazhek is something to see. There are a huge number of residential buildings here, which previously housed very famous actors, writers, senior military leaders, doctors and many other public figures of the Soviet period.
• Arbat Gate Square (Arbatskaya Square). The square begins to come to life and fill with new colors in the evening and gathers a huge number of people on its territory. Here is the ground lobby of the Arbatskaya metro station, the Arbat Gate Square, the Mansion of the Merchant Morozov, the Prague restaurant, the Wall of Peace, the monument to N.V. Gogol, if you walk through these places, the evening excursion promises to be very interesting.
• Mokhovaya Street (Alexandrovsky Garden). Driving along Makhovaya Street you can see such sights as the Russian State Library, the monument to F.M. Dostoevsky, if you go to a parallel street (Manezhnaya), you can get to the Alexander Garden itself and to the northwestern wall of the Kremlin.
• Street and metro station "Okhotny Ryad". Driving past Manezhnaya Square, the Geological Museum, you can see the famous “Okhotny Ryad” street, on which the Building of the Council of Labor and Defense, the Moscow Hotel, the lobby of the metro station in the Okhotny Ryad building and the House of Unions are located.
• theatre square. Immediately after Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya Square begins, on which the Bolshoi, Molodezhny and Maly theaters are located, the combined lobby of the Moscow subway stations “Teatralnaya” and “Okhotny Ryad”, the Metropol Hotel, as well as monuments to Vysotsky, Ostrovsky and Marx.
• Lubyanka metro station (Lubyanskaya Sq.). When the sightseeing tour of Moscow reaches this square, it is better to get off the bus and walk around the square on foot, observing the entire architectural ensemble. On the square there are the Building of the FSB of the Russian Federation, the Biblio-Globus Trade House, the KGB Computer Center, the Solovetsky Stone Square and Monument, and the Department Store. Child's world", a museum and many other interesting structures that require only multi-day excursions.
• Upper shopping arcade, GUM. Incredibly big shopping complex located and facing the main square of the country, it is still a “universal store” where you can not only shop, but also drink coffee in a cozy cafe and watch people passing by.
• Red Square. The most popular and sought-after trip to the main square of Moscow is the New Year's excursion. During this fabulous period, the square itself is transformed, a huge New Year tree appears on it and ice rink, which first appeared on the square back in 2006. Of course, on other days and seasons there are places to go and things to see on the square. This is St. Basil's Cathedral, a museum, a well-known mausoleum, Execution Place, Upper and Middle shopping arcades, etc. Tourists are allowed to take selfies and shoot videos in the square and indoors.
• Big Moskvoretsky Bridge. After the square, on a red excursion bus you will travel across the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge, which stretches across the Moscow River, and then you will get to Balchug Street.
• Balchug Street. Further excursions on a double-decker bus around Moscow almost end; on this street you can take a look at the Balguch Kempinski Hotel and the Balguch Plaza business center.
• Confectionery factory "Red October". Then the trip on the official City Sightseeing bus continues to the Red October factory, founded back in 1851 and producing such famous candies as Alyonka, Mishka Kosolapy, Kara-Kum, Golden Key, etc.
• Cinema "Udarnik". This “red” tour begins to finally come full circle, returning to the famous cinema.
• Balchug Street. Then the tour again leads to Balchug Street, and from there to Bolotnaya Square, where the bus picks up new passengers.

“Green” route No. 2 also passes half of the listed attractions, and also includes the following famous places, such as Old Arbat, Novospassky, Patriarchal, Bolshoy Ustinsky and Borodinsky bridges, Novospassky Monastery, Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and others.

How to book a tour

The excursion can be booked online, which makes a “Moscow” route through the sights. To do this, you need to go to the official website or the website of City Sightseeing partners and make a purchase.

You can book both two-day and one-day excursions and pay for the ticket using the PayPal payment system.

City Sightseeing Day Bus Tour

One-day excursions or 2-day excursions on a red double decker are very convenient. At any time of the day, namely starting from 10:00 am, you can board the red double decker anywhere along the route.

You won’t need to look for buses at the station, as they stop at the “red” signs that are located throughout the city. The main and main stop for both routes is Bolotnaya Square near the monument.

Red bus schedule

The double-decker tour bus has two schedules:

• From May to October: the first flight departs at 10 am and the last flight at 17:15. On weekends, the last “first” route leaves from the square at 18:30, and the “second” green one half an hour earlier, i.e. at 18:00.
• From November to April: the first flight on weekdays departs at 10:00, the last “red” and “green” departures at 17:00 and 16:00 respectively, on weekends and holidays at 18:00 and 17:00.

Sometimes, due to the condition of the roads, possible repair work, due to possible Moscow traffic jams and other unforeseen circumstances, the schedule and the route itself along which the double decker runs may change without prior notification to passengers.

The duration of the first red bus plying route No. 1 lasts on average 1 hour, while the double-decker stops at the most notable attractions for 10 minutes; throughout the route you can listen to an audio guide that talks about historical incidents and the attractions themselves at 8 languages ​​of the world.

The length of route No. 1 takes about 10 km, but it takes an hour, so that all tourists can take full and high-quality photographs from the second floor of the bus. Route No. 2 is twice as long as the first (20 km), therefore, more time will be spent on the trip, namely 1.5-2 hours, depending on the condition of the roads and congestion.

Excursion red double-deckers run daily, seven days a week, multi-day excursions (more than 2 days) or excursions from Moscow are not provided, since the bus makes its flight along a route within the Moscow Ring Road and in one hour.

But those who purchased a ticket on the spot or via the Internet are given the opportunity to use the bus services for one or two days, getting on and off at any time of the day until 18:00, the so-called “hop-on hop-off”.

Prices for sightseeing tours in Moscow

In general, the price of a ticket for a red excursion double-decker in Moscow depends on several factors:

1. Ticket prices differ for residents and international travelers. For the latter, it is a little more expensive than for Muscovites or people living in other regions of Russia.
2. The cost of the ticket depends on the number of days, there are two options: either 1 day, i.e. 24 hours or two days.
3. The ticket price differs depending on what category of passengers you belong to. For adult residents cost 1 day excursion equal to 1,000 rubles per person, for pensioners and students - 800 rubles, for children (from 0 to 6 years), disabled people of group 1 and WWII veterans - free. For children over 6 years old and disabled people of groups 2 and 3 – 600 rubles.

It is also possible to purchase a small discount by choosing a family rate, if the family consists of two adults and one child - 2,400 rubles for everyone, two adults + two children - 2,800, two + three - 3,200 rubles.

On average in Moscow, ordering a bus for an excursion starts from 700 rubles per hour. Therefore, if you purchase a hop-on-hop-off ticket, you save at least 10 times on the cost of the excursion.

Having spent only 1000 rubles, you have the opportunity to take a ride around Moscow’s attractions throughout the day and at any time convenient for you.

Like many ancient cities, Moscow grew like a tree with annual rings. However, having received the status of a capital “in my youth”, it also gained unusual way development. Therefore, the sights of Moscow are located in the most interesting way: from Kremlin walls And cathedrals scatter large streets with buildings from different eras, and whimsical alleys with courtyards. The concentration of interesting places here is unimaginable. Individual excursions around Moscow will best help you navigate them and find out exactly what is important to you.

At some distance from the city center there are former borders on the approaches to the capital - Donskoy, Novodevichy and other monasteries. Ancient architecture they combine with the solemnity of the necropolises and the corners of nature that surround them. By the way, Moscow can compete with the greenest capitals of the world in its natural beauty. Walking tours in Moscow are good not only in the city center, but in historical parks along embankments, in forests on the outskirts of the city, in the territories of former estates.

For lovers of modernity, Moscow is as promising a place as for connoisseurs of antiquity. A visit to Moscow City, other “skyscraper” and “high-rise” walks around Moscow, excursions to the Ostankino television center - all this will create a vivid picture of the metropolis. It will be complemented by night excursions around Moscow - they are dedicated not only to the mystical and dark secrets of antiquity, but also to the vibrant life of clubs, floating platforms and dance spots in the capital.

What the capital will seem like to you - beautiful, ancient, White Stone, Nerezinova, literary or heavenly for children - depends on the guide you choose and the tour of Moscow. The price of everything Moscow may surprise you, but the author’s excursion is a memorable gift for yourself and your loved ones, which you definitely won’t regret. Among Muscovites who love educational leisure, city excursions are also gaining popularity - in Moscow 2019 there are many places that even a native resident does not know about.

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The greatest city in the country, the heart of Russia, Moscow embodies the entire history of the development of the state from its foundation to the present day. Among huge number interesting places, unique monuments, and unusual sights are those that are the main symbols of the entire country, associated with the history of the city’s development over the centuries. There is a great way to get to know them - to become a participant in group or individual excursions in Moscow.

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Moscow courtyards are a completely special habitat. In the old part of the city you can find courtyards completely different in setting and internal atmosphere. The walking route runs along Vozdvizhenka, Znamenka, Tverskaya and Bolshaya Nikitskaya streets. Tourists will have the opportunity to get acquainted with examples of architectural styles of bygone eras: from the stone chambers of antiquity to the classics of the Pashkov house.

The guide will show you amazing landscapes in the very heart of the modern Russian capital: a typically English corner, a fairy-tale tower at the Savvinsky courtyard, wall frescoes with the faces of rock and pop music idols.
Moscow will open up to visitors from a different side. The guide's story will fill in the gaps in the city's history and bring back memories of the past. Traveling through Moscow courtyards will be a great way to reveal the secrets of the big city.

How television is made

It's every TV viewer's dream to see the reverse side of TV shows. Implement cherished wish A tour of the Ostankino television center will help. During their visit, tourists have a rare opportunity to look into the studios where popular shows are filmed. In a separate room, the museum exhibition demonstrates how the technical equipment of the television center has changed. Visitors can view and touch the professional audio and video equipment used to create TV.

Of great interest is the set hall, which displays stage costumes and scenery. Many unique exhibits are on display in the exhibition space of the “Field of Miracles” show. Numerous fans send gifts here. Another unusual corner awaits tourists in the underground passage between the buildings of the television center. The walls of the tunnel are decorated in graffiti style. The drawings figuratively depict the history of national television, major milestones his existence. Admission to Ostankino is carried out according to a pre-certified list and after presentation of documents. Entry is permitted to persons over 10 years of age.

Treasures of the Kremlin - Diamond Fund, Armory Chamber and Alexander Garden

A 3-hour walking tour begins at the ancient Kremlin walls, from where you can see Red Square, which has absorbed the spirit of past centuries. In the Alexander Garden, everyone will be imbued with the atmosphere of heroic glory, looking at the monumental monuments that capture milestones military history. A visit to the main treasuries of the country - the Diamond Fund and the Armory Chamber - will allow you to get an idea of ​​the untold riches of the Russian state.

Masterpieces of jewelry made from precious stones (royal jewelry, diamond map, etc.) will amaze the imagination with their quantity and exquisite art. In the Armory Chamber, the entire external side of the splendor and luxury of the royal dynasties will visibly appear (attributes of ceremonial clothing, thrones, Monomakh's Cap and other famous regalia).

A fascinating walk (3 hours) through the center of Moscow will give you the most best impressions And interesting information about the main attractions of the capital. The route includes lanes, streets and squares (15 in total) from the station. Arbatskaya metro station to st. m. Chistye Prudy. You will walk throughout the Arbat, visit Red Square, the Eternal Flame in the Alexander Garden. On Varvarka you will go to the monastery refectory and have a snack of tea and pies, visit Rybny Lane.

During the inspection, you will become aware of interesting details from the lives of great personalities of the past, for example, where Lomonosov first set foot on Moscow soil, who invented the recipe for the Bird's Milk dessert. You will see the building in which the wedding of Count Sheremetev and Praskovya Zhemchugova took place, the notorious Solovetsky Stone and much more.

Cost: adult – 750 rubles, pence. and disabled people - 650 rub. children (under 13 years old) – 530 rub.

Historical walk from antiquity to the present day

A walking tour accompanied by a guide will help you get an idea of ​​Moscow. Tourists will learn about the history of the emergence and development of the city, understand the difference between a settlement and a settlement, and explore noble and merchant residential buildings. During the walk, the events of various eras are covered in detail: from the Streltsy riots to the repressions of the 30-50s.

A time machine is not required to fast travel from the 12th century to the 21st century. The story is accompanied by a demonstration of illustrative material - drawings, photographs, maps. This excursion into space and time will appeal not only to visitors, but also to native Muscovites who want to learn more about their beloved city.

In 1.5 hours you will experience the most exciting moments of life, when literally the whole world will be at your fingertips, and the scale of the metropolis will blow your mind. A fabulous picture will open to you from the roof of a grandiose structure - one of the Stalinist high-rise buildings (100 m), to which everyone will climb in a safe mode, accompanied by an experienced guide.

The “extreme” ascent will be classified as “secret”: the high-rise is located at Komsomolskaya Square(3 Station Square), shrouded in many legends, the guide will tell you about some military secrets from the times of the USSR. Each of the participants in the “adventure” will feel involved in the great history of a huge state. It is advisable to dress in sportswear and comfortable shoes.

Price – 5,000 rub.

In the footsteps of Moscow ghosts

Every self-respecting city with history should have at least one ghost. In Moscow, mystical creatures live in ancient mansions in the Spiridonovka area. The ghost of the cat Behemoth is wandering along Tverskaya. And deep underground there are mysterious bunkers. Together with your guide you will walk through the most mysterious places Moscow. You will listen to stories about masons, warlocks and the zodiac map of the city. It will be terribly interesting.

A long walk through small alleys

You can have a pleasant and useful time if you go for a walk around Moscow in the company of an erudite guide. For a short but eventful promenade, a route from the Kitai Gorod metro station to Khitrovskaya Square is proposed. There are many interesting things to see in the alleys along the route. Tourists will see examples of ancient architecture and places remembered from cult films. They will be able to feel the unforgettable flavor of Moscow courtyards.

The guide will show you exclusive shops selling designer items. A pleasant end to the voyage will be a tea party in an original cafe, where they serve aromatic herbal tea. The dynamic promenade is accompanied by an informative story about the history of the city and its inhabitants.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior. History and modernity

The temple is considered one of the symbols of Russian Orthodoxy. This is the largest cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' holds services here. Even on normal days it is not easy to get inside. During the tour you will enter the temple without queues. The guide will tell you how the cathedral was built, destroyed and restored. And at the end of the tour you will climb observation decks under the dome.

In search of Moscow castles

Real medieval castles they resemble houses in the Art Nouveau style, lost in the intricacies of Moscow streets. A guide will help you find unusual buildings while walking around the capital. He will tell you about the history of outlandish mansions and their first owners, and teach you to understand architectural styles. In old Moscow courtyards you can find buildings reminiscent of an Italian palazzo or a British castle.

The decoration of buildings in the Art Nouveau style is a variety of figured elements. Each of them has its own symbolic meaning. With the help of a guide, you will learn to decipher the stone chronicle of old buildings. You will learn about the dramatic fate of the author of Moscow “castles” - architect Fyodor Shekhtel. The excursion program also includes a visit to the museum-apartment of the writer M. Gorky. A game of attentiveness helps to consolidate the information received. Prizes and souvenirs await the winners.

As Exupery said, the most important thing cannot be seen with the eyes. If so, why not try spending two hours relying on other senses? Walking around Moscow with your eyes closed will give you a new and unique experience. You will visit the center of the capital, walk through parks and go to a cafe. The route is compiled individually and kept secret. And to make the excursion safe, the guide will hold your hand and guide you.

History of Moscow from the 12th to the 21st centuries using the example of one street

The history of one street reflects all the significant events in the life of the Russian capital. A short route runs along Sretenka from Trubnaya Square to Sukharevskaya. The area is replete with a lot of interesting corners; behind the facade of almost every building there is an amazing story hidden. Rozhdestvensky Boulevard and Sretenskaya Street owe their existence to ancient Orthodox monasteries. In the old days there were slums and hot spots Moscow.

At 19-20 Art. the area turned into a residence of creative bohemia. Down the street in different time Pushkin, Lermontov, Tchaikovsky, Perov, Chekhov, Rubinstein walked. A separate page is occupied by the gastronomic past of Sretenka. The Hermitage restaurant, where the famous Olivier salad was served, was famous throughout Moscow. And while walking, you can taste delicious pasties at a popular catering establishment. The light, spiritual atmosphere of the promenade will not leave anyone indifferent.

Individual city tour

An exclusive acquaintance with various sights, neighborhoods and squares of Moscow can be achieved by ordering individual tour for pre-selected objects. Travel duration is from 2 to 6 hours. The 2-hour tour follows 4 route options:

• Red Square, Alexander Garden
• Zamoskvorechye
• Arbat
• China town

The 4-hour review has 5 routes, each of which (except the 5th) starts from Krasnaya Square, Alexander Garden and another object from the following list: Zamoskvorechye, Kitay-Gorod, Arbat, Kuznetsky Most, Nikolskaya Street.

Route 5 (4 hours) includes Kitay-Gorod and Zamoskvorechye, route 5 (6 hours) – Kuznetsky Most, Nikolskaya Street, Kitay-Gorod.

Master and Margarita. Romance with the city

The interweaving of real life situations and fiction turned the book “The Master and Margarita” into an unusual guide to the mysterious corners of Moscow. The best way immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Bulgakov’s legendary work is taking a walk through memorable places along with a guide. Starting point travel will be Patriarch's Ponds, where the fateful meeting between Woland and Berlioz took place.

Step by step you will move through the places in the capital that Mikhail Bulgakov described in his popular novel. The guide's story will give you an opportunity to imagine what they looked like in the first half of the 20th century.
The logical conclusion of the walk will be a visit to the writer’s museum. The author's life is as fascinating as the conflicts of his work. The story of writing the novel stretched over 12 years. During this time, Bulgakov created a special a parallel world, in which he placed his favorite characters. You can touch the secrets of the most mystical Russian novel at st. Bolshaya Sadovaya, 10/50.

Excursion along the roofs: “And from our window you can see Red Square”

Exclusive “voyage” (from 1 person) along the roofs - an opportunity to see all the capital’s hidden corners and beauty architectural structures from above, to appreciate the grandeur of this ancient city in a new way. Looking from above (secret vantage points) at the grandiose splendor of buildings, streets and avenues will allow you to experience emotional outbursts, pride and admiration.

In the process of lively, friendly communication with a guide who, like an experienced navigator, leads you along a safe “course”, you will learn a lot of new things, interesting facts, hidden secrets about the life of golden-domed Moscow (Kremlin cathedrals), about the suffering city (Cathedral of Christ the Savior), the victorious city ( Stalin's skyscrapers). Traveling across the rooftops should be carried out in comfortable clothes (without extra pockets or belts) and shoes with non-slip soles, being sober and disciplined. You must unquestioningly follow the guide and follow his orders.

Cost – 1,290 rubles.

Gastronomic tour of the RUDN University campus

Fans of gastro tours do not necessarily have to go on long journeys in search of exotic dishes. You can get acquainted with the culinary traditions of different peoples of the world without leaving Moscow. To do this, it is enough to take a promenade with an experienced guide around the campus of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN).

Behind the inconspicuous facades of buildings and dormitories lies a real Chinatown. Without much difficulty, travelers move into a unique atmosphere different countries and continents. During the walk, you have the opportunity to visit a cafe with Peruvian, Ethiopian, Libyan, and Indian cuisine. Tasting dishes is paid separately and costs approximately 800-1000 rubles. per person.

During the excursion, not only gastronomic topics will be touched upon, but also a story about the history and culture of the peoples of the world will be presented. After all, representatives of 450 ethnic groups from 146 countries live on the campus. Lots of extraordinary exotic impressions guaranteed.

Excursion to the Diamond Fund

During the 2-hour walking tour you will walk along the cobblestones of Red Square, see the Mausoleum, visit the Alexander Garden, with the Eternal Flame and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Admire the magnificent façade Bolshoi Theater, decorated with sculptural masterpieces. But the main part of the voyage will take place in the treasury museum of Russia - the Diamond Fund of the Moscow Kremlin, where priceless works of jewelry, symbols of the tsarist autocracy (sceptres, thrones, crowns), family jewelry of the Rurikovich and Romanov families are stored.

The world's largest gold and platinum nuggets are stored here, and a map of the country marked with diamond placers is exhibited. The small museum amazes with the scale of its wealth, concentrated in 2 halls.

Ticket prices: adults – 1,768 rubles, children (up to 15) – 1,550 rubles, pensioners – 1,654 rubles.

Secrets of Lubyanka

Name of Lubyanka Square (in Soviet time named after Dzerzhinsky) is strongly associated with the activities of the Cheka-GPU-NKVD-KGB. However, in addition to the notorious punitive organization, this Moscow corner is fraught with many other intriguing stories. Not only guests of the city, but also native residents of the capital will be interested in walking around the outskirts of Lubyanka and getting acquainted with its intricate past.

At different times, events took place here that left their mark on the development of the Russian state. The names of Prince Pozharsky, Emelyan Pugachev and even Iron Timur are associated with Lubyanka. The limited time frame of the walk will not prevent tourists from making a mental journey from the depths of the 16th century to the 20th century.

Excursion to the Bolshoi Theater

To be in Moscow and not visit the world-famous Opera and Ballet Theater means not to respect yourself! The legendary Bolshoi Theatre, a symbol of great Russian culture, has known the most outstanding ballet dancers, inimitable opera singers and has always been the standard of classical singing and dance. Captivated by the majestic beauty of the external architecture and the splendor of the interior design, within 1 hour you will learn about interesting historical facts in the formation of the famous “temple of art”.

Walking through the luxurious halls, you will see the stunning results of a recent large-scale reconstruction: a transforming stage, modern backstage, miraculous mechanisms, innovative lighting fixtures. If you're lucky, you can get to a rehearsal of a performance and see those who bring glory to the Bolshoi Theater with their talent.

Ticket prices: adults – 2,140 rubles, students and schoolchildren (grades 8-11) – 714 rubles.

Cruise on board a snow-white yacht – a fish restaurant

The cruise time spent on board a luxury yacht - a floating branch of the Erwin fish restaurant - will be unforgettable. River. Sea. Ocean" Luxurious icebreaker-type vessel, departing from the "Hotel Ukraine" pier, is capable of making voyages in any season. In the elegant setting of the ship's restaurant, you will not only get an idea of ​​the rich diversity of marine and river fauna Russian seas and rivers (25), but you will also taste delicious gourmet dishes prepared from the best varieties of fish and seafood.

Aristocratic dinner accompanied by a review picturesque views to the capital's iconic sights. In the panoramic windows of the yacht, in 2.5 hours you will “float” past the Government House, the Novodevichy Convent, Moscow State University, Peter I frozen in bronze, the gilded domes of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and many other objects. It is best to plan a trip with children on Sunday - here, during the cruise, entertaining games, competitions and all kinds of entertainment are organized for them.

Ticket price – adult (from 16 years old) – 1,490 rubles.

Children (up to 12) – 1,080 rubles, up to 5 years – free.

Sightseeing bus tour

The main object of the review is the famous Red Square, where the main events took place and are taking place. special events, where every stone of its pavement remembers the tragic and bright pages of the life of Russia. Here you will see with your own eyes architectural monuments previously known only from photos and TV.

• Manezhnaya Square will surprise you with its magnificent ancient buildings, including the State Museum of History.
• The embankments (Bersenevskaya and Sofiyskaya) will delight you with picturesque pictures of the Moscow River, exciting views of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the majestic Kremlin.
• Vorobyovy Gory will demonstrate the architectural “union” of an ancient monastery and church (Novodevichy, Life-Giving Trinity), a grandiose building of the Soviet era (MSU) and the scope of modernity (Moscow City).
• Mosfilmovskaya street will open Magic world film industry.
• Poklonnaya Hill will touch the innermost strings of the soul with monuments of mournful grandeur.

Cost – 500 rub. for the 1st.

Metro in detail: immersion in history and world culture

The metro can serve not only as a means of transportation, but also act as an object for exploration by curious tourists. The first metropolitan subway stations were created during the heyday of socialism. Not only tunnel workers, but also architects, sculptors, and artists worked on their arrangement. Thanks to their creativity, the Moscow metro has turned into a unique museum. Station interiors represent a powerful artistic and cultural layer that requires detailed consideration and thoughtful understanding.

The walk covers 7 stops in the central part of the city. The movement is carried out in chronological order from the lines built in the 30s. until the 50s During the tour, visitors will learn about the stages of construction of the Moscow metro and learn to identify the styles and trends that left their mark on the appearance of the stations. The story is supplemented with illustrations and photographs. For the convenience of listeners, listening is carried out using special equipment - a microphone and headphones.

Excursion on tram "302-BIS" to Bulgakov's places

An educational 1.5-hour ride on a red retro tram will especially appeal to admirers of Bulgakov’s talent. They will hear amazing stories about the life of a disgraced writer, about mystical places capital, reflected in his famous works “The Master and Margarita” and “Heart of a Dog”. Participants on the tram journey will see with their own eyes legendary objects directly related to the personality and work of the classic. They will drive along Tverskaya and Pushkinskaya streets, see the Bulgakov House theater museum, a mansion (prototype of Massolit), and Griboedov’s house.

A visit to the Patriarch's Ponds will visibly resurrect the mystical episodes of the famous story about the Master. After getting off the tram at the Bulgakov House Museum, excursionists will get acquainted with the history of the house, see the cat Behemoth, and be able to write their wish-review and drop a note into the “Mailbox of Love”.

Ticket price – 815 rubles.

Bus tour of the evening city

A journey through the evening capital is an immersion in the world of a magical play of lights on the facades of magnificent buildings, which you will admire during a 3-hour trip. The buildings surrounding Red Square, which look luxurious during the day, Vasilyevsky Spusk, in the brilliance of multi-colored illumination become magically beautiful. The museums on Volkhonka, the capital's Hollywood, the famous quadriga of the Bolshoi Theater, and Moscow embankments will be bewitchingly good.

Participation in the search game will reveal to you the famous Stalinist skyscrapers; the history of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior will leave an indelible impression on your soul. At the end of the enchanting trip from the legendary Patriarchal Bridge, a fantastic landscape with the sparkling domes of the Kremlin will appear before your eyes. And with Vorobyovy Gory The entire metropolis will open, flooded with an iridescent sea of ​​light, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.

Cost: adults – 800 rubles, children – 600 rubles.

Walking tour of Red Square and Alexander Garden

Where does everyone strive to go when they come to the Mother See? Of course, to Red Square! A 1.5-hour walk around the perimeter of the country’s main square will help you see its main attractions and learn interesting “highlights” about it. The review begins from Manege Square, where you will see the famous Manege building, the former Moscow Hotel, the monument to Zhukov, the sculpture of St. George the Victorious, etc., and smoothly moves to Historical Museum, Mausoleum, Execution Place, St. Basil's Cathedral, etc.

In the Alexander Garden, stand in solemn sadness at the Eternal Flame, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, look at the bearing of the soldiers of the Preobrazhensky Regiment and learn that in fact there is not one garden, but three. The final acquaintance with the “heart” of the capital will be Vasilyevsky Descent and the beautiful St. Basil’s Cathedral.

Bunker of Stalin-42. The neck has been removed.

Having descended into an important government facility that was classified until recently, participants in the inspection will see in reality what they had only heard about before. The group will descend to a depth of 65 m, where mysterious structures are located that symbolize the nuclear antagonism of the USSR and the USA, with the help of which it was possible to lead the country in the event of a nuclear war.

Each of those present, having seen the wonders of military engineering, an exact copy atomic bomb RDS-1 will breathe a sigh of relief that all of this is now just monuments. The Cold War film will showcase the various means of communication of the 40s and 50s and instill a sense of confidence in the country's military power. Simulating a nuclear explosion or launching a nuclear missile will allow you to feel the scale of the disaster, so no one will have the desire to experience this in real life.

Ticket price: adults - 900 rubles, schoolchildren and students. – 660 rub.

Walking tour of Arbat

Isn’t it happiness to walk along the famous pedestrian street, sung in the songs of Okudzhava, Vysotsky, poems by Rozhdestvensky, Yevtushenko, whose name is Arbat? In 1.5 hours, before the eyes of the promenade participants, the past will be resurrected, reflected in the facades of authentic buildings preserved from the 18th-19th centuries, and new attributes modern life. Images of literary characters and genuine historical figures will reveal themselves to you in a new way.

You will see the mansion of S. Morozov, where famous classics of literature and art visited. Look at legendary house, where the “luminary of Russian poetry” A.S. Pushkin spent the happiest days of his life ( Honeymoon with Natalie). When you approach the building where Sheremetev and Zhemchugova’s wedding took place, you will be surprised by the unusual architecture of Melnikov’s beehive house, built in the constructivist style.

Ticket: adult – 870 rub.

Are you attracted to mysterious dungeons, are you not afraid of the dark, water or do you suffer from claustrophobia? Then this fascinating journey through a huge brick pipe laid under the city is for you. It embodied the enormous work of hundreds of people, visionary engineering and architectural thought and the romantically sad history of the once beautiful Neglinnaya River. Following an experienced digger guide, you will hear why for 2 centuries they tried to hide Neglinka in a dungeon, how and when they finally managed to do this.

You will have to assess the scale of such a project when you see the collectors:

• brick under the Catherine Garden (1906)
• brick under Trubnaya Square (Truba, 1817-1819)
• concrete (between Trubnaya and the Metropol Hotel)
• Shchekotovsky tunnel (brilliant construction of 1914)

Bring rubber shoe covers and an LED flashlight. Cost – 2,500 rub. (from 1 to 4 people); 2,000 rub. (from 4 or more people).

Excursion around the territory of the Moscow Kremlin and the Armory Chamber

A 3-hour walk will reveal truly sacred objects for every Russian, which embodied the spiritual power, cultural and material wealth of the state, the result of the work of many generations. Spiritual awe covers everyone who enters the legendary gates of the Kremlin and sees the ageless beauty of its cathedrals, churches and palaces. Not without excitement you will see main temple ROC - Assumption, in which the solemn ceremonies of the crowning of the kingdom and the coronation of emperors were performed, ceremonies for the election of patriarchs and metropolitans took place.

Take pride in the masters of Russian foundry as you view the Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell and listen to your guide tell the story of their creation. After examining the Arsenal building, go to a unique repository of priceless treasures - the Armory, where historical rarities in the form of royal regalia are collected (ceremonial clothes of the kings, Monomakh's Cap, a silver throne, weapons, Faberge jewelry masterpieces).

Ticket price: adult (from 16) – 2,700 rubles, pence. – 2,300 rubles, full-time students – 2,300 rubles, children (under 16) – 1,990 rubles.

Excursion to the Moscow City museum-observation room

The history of high-rise construction in the capital, from the Ivan the Great Bell Tower to super-high-rises, is reflected in the exhibits of the modern Moscow City Museum. Here you will learn how the idea of ​​building skyscrapers arose and was implemented, get acquainted with the technical intricacies of construction, examine their architecture, and get acquainted with fantastic architectural projects.

Climbing to the 59th floor (Empire complex), you will admire a stunning panorama of the past and future of the city. You will plunge into a parallel reality through interactive programs and objects, and you will even be able to contact one of your movie or pop idols by phone.

Ticket price: adult (from 14) – 1,200 rub. Children (from 6 to 14) – 550 rubles, from 0 to 5 – b/c. Family (2+2) – 2,900 rub.

This exciting, fun photo trip begins on Red Square, near St. Basil's Cathedral. In 3 hours you will visit the famous sights of the capital and take pictures against their background. There will be no inconvenience in any weather - the car has an air conditioner (for summer) and a stove (for winter), 5 umbrellas (for rain). All photographs, subjected to special processing, are of high quality and will be an excellent illustration of an unforgettable trip.

Price – 2000 rub. (car, photo).

Moscow artists and patrons + Tretyakov Gallery

The route of the educational and cultural promenade (3 hours) runs along the famous Zamoskvorechye, where ancient merchant houses alternate with ancient churches and quiet monasteries, where the memory of many writers and poets is immortalized. Participants of the walk will visit the house in which A. N. Ostrovsky was born (Malaya Ordynka St.); in the mansion where L.N. Tolstoy rented an apartment (Pyatnitskaya Street).

Everyone will be imbued with the atmosphere of the literary creativity of the Kumaninsky courtyard (Bolshaya Ordynka), associated with the names of Dostoevsky, Akhmatova, Ardov. Enriched with knowledge and impressions about the masters of words, excursionists will come to the Tretyakov Gallery to admire artistic masterpieces masters of the brush. The aesthetic richness of the walking voyage will not leave anyone indifferent.

Cost: adult – 1,600 rubles, pence. and stud. – 1,250 rubles, schoolchildren (only accompanied by adults) – 950 rubles.

Small Golden Ring of Russia (4 days)

Day 1: trip to Vladimir, visiting ancient sights:

• Golden Gate, symbolizing the power of Rus' in the 12th century.
• Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a monument of the pre-Mongol era.
• The Assumption Cathedral is an example of the inimitable beauty of temple architecture.

A visit to the Bogolyubsky Monastery, the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl and the Museum of Applied Arts will leave deep impressions.

Day 2 - inspection of Suzdal:

• visit to the Kremlin and the Cross Chamber
• Spaso-Efimiev Monastery, listening to the bells
• Museum of Wooden Architecture (buildings of the 17th-19th centuries)
• Pokrovsky Convent
• Departure to Kostroma, passing review historical places in the city of Ivanovo and free leisure in Kostroma.

Day 3 – journey to Yaroslavl and overview of its main attractions: Uspensky Cathedral, Volzhskaya embankment, Church of Elijah the Prophet. Return to Kostroma and inspection of religious sites: Spaso-Preobrazhensky, Ipatiev, Epiphany-Anastasia monasteries. Visit retail space and an old fire tower.

Day 4 – trip to the Rostov Kremlin, overview of the Assumption Cathedral, authentic belfry, Bishop's Courtyard, Cathedral Square, Metropolitan Garden. Trip to Pereslavl-Zalessky, inspection of Red Square. with architectural monuments. Visit to Sergiev Posad, visits to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, visits to the cathedrals (Assumption and Trinity). Return to Moscow.

Ticket prices (with breakfast):

• for 1 person – 1,5220 rub.
• for 2 people – 12,720 rub.
• for 3 people – 12,460 rub.

Ticket (with breakfast and lunch): for 1 person. – 14,420 rub., for 2 people. – 15,830 rub.