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The largest city not only in Russia but also in Europe. No doubt, the city is the most populous in Russia, but it has large forest-park territories nevertheless. The city is situated on the Moscow River – on the East European Plain in central Russia. The altitude difference is 130 meters in the city. Moscow has one of the deepest underground metro systems in the world and at the same time there are very many skyscrapers in the city. The first reference to Moscow dates from 1147 This year is considered to be a date of a city foundation.No doubt, there were some settlements on the territory of Moscow much earlier. Archaeologists have found ruins of a II Millennium BC settlement. It is possible that during the next reconstructions of buildings in the center of Moscow the scientists will find other ruins of old buildings again. They say that the boyar Stepan Kuchka owned settlements on the territory of Moscow before 1147 Then, these lands were called the Kuchkovo field, or Kuchkov. Only in the time of the Russian Prince Yury Dolgoruky this defensible territory, began to be transformed into a fortified settlement and it received its new name – Moscow.

Moscow is situated on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District of European Russia, making it the world's most populated inland city. The city is well known for its architecture, particularly its historic buildings such as Saint Basil's Cathedral with its brightly colored domes. With over 40 percent of its territory covered by greenery, it is one of the greenest capitals and major cities in Europe and the world

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Moscow's History is Russia's History

With the Moscow Kremlin located in the heart of the city, Moscow is the seat of Russia's government. Just as the tsars once ruled over Russia, so now does the Russian president. Visitors to Moscow today can see architecture that dates to Ivan the Terrible's reign and gain insight into how Russia's way of life has long differed from that of the West.

Home to Russia's Greatest Writers:

Russia's greatest writers were familiar with Moscow, and many lived in the capital city at some point during their lives. Some were born there, others died there, but they all left important traces of their lives for literary visitors to pay homage to. Moscow is home to many Russian author museums that seek to stop time for the writers' greatest fans.

CENTER OF ART AND ART HISTORY:

While St. Petersburg might arguably rival Moscow with its collection of art at the Hermitage, Moscow is home to the culturally significant Tretyakov Gallery. The Tretyakov Gallery is the world's most important museum of Russian art. Famous Russian masters - Repin, Vrubel, and others - have special places in Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery. The Armory Museum holds a special collection of jewels, crowns, thrones, and carriages from royal Russia The Armory's State Diamond Fund preserves these important symbols of Russia as a tsardom and and empire. This is a city of contrasts - ancient monasteries and ultra-modern skyscrapers stand side by side, neon-lit ads share the skyline with monumental Stalin buildings, black shiny BMWs sit in the same traffic jams as the battered old Ladas, and new Russian millionaires sip cocktails in the latest cafe while poverty- stricken pensioners shuffle by. People says, "There's Russia, and then there is Moscow". It's like an exaggerated version of everything there is to Russia. Being a foreigner in this city is a challenging but incredibly enriching experience, and without a doubt, a very exciting place to be!

Tour program

4 days 3 nights

DAY 1:

Welcome to the glorious capital of Russia, Moscow! At the airport/train station you’ll be met by our guide and taken to the hotel. After check in and rest if time permits you may enjoy a panoramic Radisson cruise along the Moskva River, where a huge controversial state of Peter the Great was erected.

DAY 2:

After breakfast our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and you’ll start the day with a tour of the spectacular underground metro stations in Moscow, known as the ‘Palaces of the People’ when they were first built. You will be amazed at the beautiful sculptures, bronzes, mosaics and crystal chandeliers. Then we’ll continue taking a stroll along the Old Arbat street - the most famous street in Moscow. Through the centuries Arbat used to be one of the most bohemian places in Moscow.

Today Arbat is a promenade full of small cozy cafes and street life. Later you will see some of the famous landmarks and places.

The tour sights include observation platform at Sparrow Hills, for a bird’s eye view over this staggering megalopolis, Theatre Square with the stunning Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, the city’s main boulevard and home to the landmark Yeleseyevskiy Grocery Store, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Victory Park, Novodevichy Convent, the White House and the famous Moscow streets. After the tour end you’ll be taken back the hotel or you may stay in the city on your own.

DAY 3:

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you to the historical city centre. Stroll through the Red Square, the hub of cultural life in Moscow, with its elaborate ‘stone flower’ fountain and fantasy-like St Basil’s Cathedral – a postcard-perfect symbol of the nation.

Admire the grandiose façade of GUM, the city’s most luxurious shopping centre, and visit Alexander’s Garden, with its eternal flame and the chance to watch a changing of the guards. The tour continues with entering the territory of the world-known landmark of Russia - the magnificent Kremlin. Also you’ll have a chance to visit the Armoury Chamber, famous of its collection of tsarist fashion, with regalia such as jewel-encrusted crowns, orbs and sceptres as well as arms and armour, exotic gifts from the leaders of faraway lands, and an illustrious case of Imperial Faberge eggs.

The afternoon is free for you to either enjoy the rest of the day on your own or choose among optional excursions to explore more of Moscow. Visit the Tretyakov Gallery or Pushkin State Museum to admire Russian art. One more option is the VDNH park with Space Museum. The soaring 107m titanium obelisk - a monument ‘To the Conquerors of Space’ – is just next to the museum’s entrance.

DAY 4:

After breakfast – check out and transfer to the airport/train station.

Any changes and additions to the program are discussable!
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