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Historic buildings in Moscow, Russia
Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia (Image Source/Getty)

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Moscow Overview

Moscow is almost a country unto itself, a metropolis of 12 million people enjoying the fruits of Russia's booming oil economy. Despite Russians' innate conservatism, today's Moscow is a 24-hour city that pulses with change, from the ruthlessly competitive restaurant and club scenes to the volatile financial markets and the clamor for the latest top-of-the-line cellphone. In the background, tented spires and golden cupolas of medieval cathedrals beckon, Stalin's neo-Gothic skyscrapers soar, and the imposing authority of the Kremlin lords over it all. Read More


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Attractions

'Khodynka' State Exhibition Gallery

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Levchenko Ulitsa, 2
Moscow, Russia

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Description: Khodynka State Exhibition Gallery occupies 3 galleries and covers 200 square metres; also there is... Read More

'Yunye Pionery' Sportivnyi Kompleks (Young Pioneers Sports Complex)

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Leningradskii Prospekt, 31
Moscow, Russia

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Description: This former training center for Soviet 'Young Pioneers' (the Soviet Union's youth... Read More

Alexander Gardens (Aleksandrovskii Sad)

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Kremlin, outer west wall
Moscow, Russia

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Description: The Alexandrovskii Gardens were developed between 1820 and 1823 and run along the west wall of the... Read More

Airports

Major Airports near Moscow

Distance (mi.)
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport 16.9 map
Moscow Vnukovo Airport 17.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Moscow

Distance (mi.)
Moscow Bykovo Airport 19.9 map
Moscow Domodedovo Airport 26.5 map

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

  • Trans-siberia Railway - On Track in Siberia
    Adventures Abroad
    from $5336, 17 days
    We will be travelling along the lifeline of Russia, the Trans-Siberian Railway, which connects the far western reaches of the country to the distant...
  • Capitals of the East
    G.A.P Adventures
    from $1925, 15 days
    Discover the splendour of the Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, the fascinating Kremlin in Moscow, and visit Kiev, elegantly situated along the...
  • Trans Mongolia Express
    G.A.P Adventures
    from $2525, 21 days
    Take an epic journey traversing a quarter of the globe and across three incredible nations. From the charm of imperial Beijing to the opulence of...
  • iExplore Russia
    IExplore
    from $3995, 7 days
    Russia breathes superlatives: the world's biggest country; its largest supplier of natural gas and second-largest oil producer; and home of the...
  • Russia - The Golden Ring
    Adventures Abroad
    from $3203, 13 days
    See the collections of French impressionist art in the great halls of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, stare up at some of the truly eclectic...


Moscow Vacation Rentals

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Cottage in Russia, Europe

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Smoking OK, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster
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from: $430

1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Linens
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from: $357

VACATION HOME in MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Internet Access, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service

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